I have been coughing a lot lately. I just can't stop coughing.
I saw the VA about it and I got some disturbing news. I had a CAT scan Monday and it showed nodules. One on my thyroid is over an inch long (3.7mm) and is displacing my trachea. There are a couple small ones (6mm & 8mm) in my left lung. There is a lesion (2.6 x 3.3mm) in my liver which may just be a fatty infiltration.
My primary care person is very concerned about the thyroid and somewhat concerned about the lung and not concerned at all about the liver at this time.
No diagnosis at this time. I now have lots and lots of appointments at this time.
One is an EGD to scope out my esophagus and see if my acid reflux is causing the coughing. There are also ultrasound and magnetic resonance tests to see the nodules better.
My primary care person tells me she has been denied consistently requests to use non-VA specialists lately. She has requested them, but expects denial and travel to Denver or Salt Lake to see specialists at larger facilities.
Luckily, I can afford to use them at my expense if I need to or if I desire a second opinion.
I'm not much for praying, but I could use your prayers.
BrassMagnet
4/18/18 update:
We can lay this to rest. Follow up scans show no growth in any of the nodules since 2015. This confirms the diagnosis of all are benign!
Woo Hoo!