[LuckySevens]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

Don't take medical advice from anyone on TOTV......not even if the person is a doctor, if you have not been examined by the person giving advice.

Find a pulmonologist. You need a specialist to treat your problem.

Good luck.

Went to my Internist's on Tues, got orders for CT lung scan, another big shot in bottom. Had the scan, and Wed. back at my Internists office to read me the scan. He called Delgado for me (pulmonologist), but discovered he will be retiring soon, and won't even do the procedure on me and wanted to give me to an associate. Next called Dr. Juan Albino, (who my neighbors loved) and thought I had a winner. But discovered he does NOT take my insurance either. Someone mentioned UPADYA, who does not even list as a pulmonologist, and he also does not take my insurance. Then came Dr. Carillo, who DOES take my insurance (which by the way it isn't some strange little company....It is Blue cross Blue shield) They could see me in 12 days (keep in mind I have had this bronchitis/ or lung infection or what ever they say I have for 23 days now). I don't think I could take 12 more days of having violent coughing fits. Last but not least I called Dr. Jose Diaz and was told that It would probably be a month. After talking a while, with his front office person, she suddenly said 'give me a minute', then came back on she phone and said she moved someone and I could have a 4:30 tomorrow!!! YAY!!! Of course this is only a first appointment, and they will not do the procedure tomorrow (that my Internist says I need). Camera and flex tube down nose, throat into lungs, then add some liquid and vacuum everything out and send o lab. The findings from CT said something about 'Multifocal clusters of micronodular tree in bud opacities, and at the bottom of my lungs these little pieces (not rocks butt odd shaped pieces were scattered all over the bottom lobes of both lungs.........so clean them out and discover for sure what I TRULY have. If anyone read to the bottom of this l-o-n-g page without falling asleep, I applaude you.

[Nucky]

Best of luck. I know how miserable it can be. Help is getting closer. Thank God for the favor of that nice lady on the phone. Keep us posted.

[Carla B]

I love Dr. Diaz and his office staff. Good luck!

[raynan]

Sorry I didn't get back on here sooner for you after I recommended my pulmonologist who is Dr. Anupama Upadaya and she is located in the Summit Ridge office park on 466.
Her tel # is 352-391-5500 and she went to Yale Medical School. Her husband is my cardiologist at Creekside. I'm sure she could have helped you and saw you sooner rather than later. She takes Blue Cross because that's what I have. Good luck and feel better.

[golfing eagles]

Good luck, you're now on the right path. As hard as it is, it will take a little time to schedule your procedure (sounds like bronchoscopy with bronchial washings and possible transbronchial biopsy). It will also take time to get culture results from the washings. I can't make heads nor tails of the CT description as given, but your pulmonologist should have an accurate report and will probably want to look at the CT for him/herself.

[Suezsmith]

Originally Posted by LuckySevens

Hello fellow 'Talk' friends,

Twice in 2 months, I have caught a simple cold and it immediately went to my lungs. I am on day 17 and still coughing like crazy. I am not getting much sleep. My ribs and back are so sore from coughing. Note...I do not have a fever or a runny nose.
I took 10 days of Prednisone, which didn't help, then took Amoxicillin 3 days, which caused severe diarrhea, and was told to stop taking that.
I have also taken over the counter meds every day and night for decongestant, which help a little for a few hours.

Has anyone had this awful long lasting cough, and if so, how did you get over it. I feel horrible!
Perhaps I should see a Pulmonary dr. Does anyone out there know a good Pulmonary dr. in or near The Villages?
Thanks.......

I wonder about pertussis. It is a public health factor. Dr Amir Quefatieh a Pulmonolgist in zephyrhills fl is brilliant!! 813-779-6303.

[barryfem39]

There is a pulmonary Dr I have been using in the village for several years with great results.Dr Sergio L. Balingit JR.MD;FCCp
1501 US HWY 441 NortSuite 1208
The Villages 32159
He is Philippino well educated speaks english and has great practice.
Why not call for a consultatio.
352.751.0448
Barry J. Hober
"All wishes are small compared to the desire to be healthy"

[LuckySevens]

I am happy to report that I am now WELL! I thank you all for your suggestions and comments on my strange lung illness. This has taken a long time to get over, and I am so glad to be well again.
I still do not have my biopsy reports from Dr. Diaz and it has been 12 days since my procedure. Not sure why that would take so long.
Thank you all again. It is so comforting to be able to talk to fellow TOTV friends who really seem to care. Everyone BE WELL..............Rose

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by LuckySevens

I am happy to report that I am now WELL! I thank you all for your suggestions and comments on my strange lung illness. This has taken a long time to get over, and I am so glad to be well again.
I still do not have my biopsy reports from Dr. Diaz and it has been 12 days since my procedure. Not sure why that would take so long.
Thank you all again. It is so comforting to be able to talk to fellow TOTV friends who really seem to care. Everyone BE WELL..............Rose

You may want to give the office a call if you haven't heard yet. Sometimes things fall through the cracks in a busy practice.