Suspect X-ray...

[phcjgilm22]

A relative of mine recently went to see the Doctor as they were continually finding blood in their sputum (upon awakening).She then went for a chest x-ray and a "shadow" was observed on the x-ray. The patient is going back for further testing in the coming week.
I was wondering if anybody had any ideas, the bloody sputum has since disappeared and they were complaining of a sore glands in the neck at one point ( possibly related?). There are no other classic cancer symptoms ( cough, weight loss, wheezing etc) and they have never suffered from TB. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Cheers.

[Victoryia]

Myesthenia Gravis commonly is a cause of waking up with the inability to breath. I have heard that propping up your pillows so your head is not flat when you sleep can help those with Myesthenia Gravis.

I think one place I read that info was at http://www.MyestheniaGravis.org

There is also http://www.braintalk.org and there is an MG area there. You can post to others with MG.

[starion]

Dear Allison,
I'm sorry to hear that you're having these health problems.  What is mg, which you mentioned in your post?  What has your doctor said might be the cause & what have you been evaluated for?  Has p-o-s-s-i-b-l-e sleep apnea been discussed?  Do you have asthma or other lung condition(s)?  Are they under good control?  Work with your doc(s), and please, please don't a-s-s-u-m-e that cancer is involved.  Whatever is causing you to wake choking needs to be thoroughly investigated & controlled, so you can sleep as soundly as possible & wake rested.  Good luck & please get help.
Aloha,
Starion--thriving in HI