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 Another problem with imaging tests such as chest x-rays is that they do not provide data objectively.
-<blockquote>Trying to distinguish between inflammation and fibrosis is one of the confounding things about lungs. Our understanding is that it's rather difficult to determine whether opacities on chest x-rays are inflammation versus fibrosis. Actually, more sophisticated thin-sectioned, high-resolution computed tomographic scans (HRCTs) are usually used to try to determine whether it's inflammation or fibrosis, but even then it may be indeterminate. See this recently published article.
-If you remember, we do say in our patient recovery DVDs that chest imaging may get worse on the MP but improve later.  The reason we can expect chest imaging to worsen is because when the lungs are have an immunopathological reaction, inflammation will be worse - and that will likely be evident on any imaging.
-Something to think about: Some people put a bit of planning into preparing for their chest imaging so they get the pictures done on one of their good days. While on the MP, this is possible by adjusting dosing or making clinic appointments to avoid the worst immunopathology days, since immunopathology comes in cycles related to antibiotic dosing.
-It looks like you were in the middle of your antibiotic dosing cycle when your chest x-rays were made. Most people can expect more immunopathology mid-cycle of Phase Three. If you look back in your posts, you had also skipped around on your every-other-day dosing of the short-term antibiotics. That might have affected your immunopathology level, and thus how your lungs looked.
-I know fibrosis is a scary thought, but many patients on this forum have fibrosis and are doing well. It is possible to function quite well, even with pulmonary fibrosis - after you kick the disease. I am one proving this is true; I am in better physical shape than I was a decade or two ago. But it took a couple of years on the for me to feel like my lungs and physical abilities (stamina, strength) were really improving. Up to that time, my symptom resolution revolved around getting rid of intense pain, getting rid of insomnia, cognitive deficits, digestive problems, etc.)
-I suggest the bottom line is this: Whether your lungs have more inflammation or fibrosis, how much time and money to you want to expend toward tracking that down, and how does that change your treatment options.
-//**Belinda Fenter**, MarshallProtocol.com// </blockquote>
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