So yes. I found a PH specialist. Josh and I drove 4 hours to see her and...it was worth it. She is a pulmonologist that specializes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Here is the spill:
I have to have more tests.
1. Blood Tests: testing for 16 different diseases or conditions that may be contributing or causing my issues. Wait I was incorrect. So here is my updated correction 16 different blood tests:testing for several different conditions /diseases
2.Chest Xray(lungs)
3. VQ scan of chest(lungs)
4. CT of my chest(lungs)
5. Methacholine Challenge Test (Asthma)
After receiving these results, my Dr. will call me, and tell me the results. (to save me a trip)
Then she will schedule a Right Heart Catheterization: this test will give the answer to : Do I have Pulmonary Hypertension?
I'm baffled at the amount of testing I have had done, and am having done. I try not to think about it too hard. I know God has got my back.
That is my health update.
OH! I told her my goal was to run again! AND I WILL!
I have been diagnosed with very mild PH. I also have a friend on Facebook that has severe PH. She may be able to answer questions if you have any. I'll be praying for ya!
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