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Hi, 4 months ago I developed a dry cough and upper right sided pain just under my shoulder blade and rib cage, went to the doctor who prescribed pain killers and suggested it was muscle wear and tear due to the kind of work I do, so took it upon myself to attend a osteopath, had 4 sessions but had to s

top as felt it was making my condition worse.

so went back to doctor and had to o suggest to the doctor that maybe a X-ray might be beneficial, had my X-ray last week, got phone call from my doctor 3 days later to say my X-ray showed there was something showing that suggested there was a build up of fuild inflammation surrounding my right lung and rib cage, he prescribed amoxicillin, same thing he said raised a red flag he said he would like to refer me straight away to a special unit but his hands were tied as there were certain procedures he had to adhere to first, I have also had a general feeling of being unwell, very tired and funny sensation in my fingers and feet, an  D.C. now my lower back is beginning to feel very sore and achy.

  • Hello Whisper and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry about the symptoms you've been contending with over the last 4 months but I'm glad the doctor listened to you and sent you for an x-ray.

    It's a shame the results have highlighted potential issues but fingers crossed it won't be anything sinister.

    It must be frustrating having to wait to be referred for further investigation but it's good you're in the system and hopefully it won't be long until you're able to get some more answers. 

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator