PFS induced COPD and heart issues?

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#1

As an intro, I am now into my fourth year of PFS effects. Especially in the last 2 years I have put up with constant fatigue, fluid build-up/swelling, weakness and weight gain along with so much more.

In the last month, x-rays and an EKG have revealed I have developed COPD and left atrial enlargement. To be clear, these developed long after my PFS hit me.

I’ve searched the archives and find very little info on the probability/possibility of my newest illnesses developing from PFS.

If any other members have personal experience with these Iife altering sicknesses, particularly in relation to PFS, or can point me in the right direction, I’d greatly appreciate it.

I’m at the end of my rope, guys. Can anyone help? Jim

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#2

I don’t know man, I don’t see much about it here either but I wouldn’t put anything past PFS at this point. It wreaks enough havoc externally, don’t see why it would stop at internals. Did your doc prescribe anything for symptoms? I would just check here for adverse reactions before taking anything.

#3

My primary Dr is recommending I see a cardiologist and pulmonologist for answers. I’m trying to be as well prepared as possible (assuming the openings aren’t months off, and I make it that long!) Jim

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#4

Dear Jim,

From having dysbiosis for a number of years I’ve been developing an increased amount of mucus with time which becomes much more prevalent after eating. The past few weeks it’s felt like pneumonia.

Upon researching I found that copd can develop from dysbiosis whuch led me to here.

Can i ask if things settled down for you, given this post is a few years old.

Or

did you have to seek different interventiins to help?

Never been out of breath jn my life I’m now like a 40 a day decade long smoker.

Any advice would be appreciated

Kindest

Laz .

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#5

I’d be curious as have gained over 100lbs of fluid and cannot breath or do any daily chores…Am basically disabled if I walk from one room to another or eat a meal etc…my resting heart rate which is high like 70s will jump to 110s bpm…

#6

Dear Laz,
Apologies for the slow reply, to you and @holyhead both.

I don’t think I’ll be of help to you. After x-rays, MRIs, and breathing tests, the final prognosis is asthma, not COPD. I still get short of breath after a short walk or any exertion, really, and have an Albuterol inhaler for that. I avoid using that except at bedtime, helps me breathe when I lie down.

If it helps, here are my test results:

IMPRESSION: Spirometry shows no obstruction. There is no significant bronchodilator response. The TLC is normal. The RV/TLC is elevated indicating air trapping. The diffusing capacity is increased. MIP within normal range; MEP is slightly decrease, this could suggest respiratory muscle weakness though not specific for this.
Elevation of left hemidiaphragm with adjacent left basilar atelectasis/fibrosis. Emphysematous changes.
No developing pulmonary mass.
No pneumothorax. Central airways are patent without evidence for endobronchial lesion. Previously noted subpleural nodule right middle lobe is not seen at this time.
There is elevation of the left diaphragm. Atelectasis noted within the left lower lung field. No pleural effusion.

The cardiologist also had tests, including Coronary CTA, stress tests and a heart catheterization. His final prognosis: my coronary system is clear of blockages, in good shape for 69 years old, EXCEPT…

I have an aneurysm in my aortic root (where it leaves the heart). Normal is 2-3 cm, I have “Dilation of aortic root to 4.6 cm” where 5 cm is a danger point. So, that is a concern.

I hope this helps you in some way. Jim

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#7

Thanks for yiur derailed response Jim greatly appreciated

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