Was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis this month 8/15
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Only by accident that I was told I had sarcoidosis. I recently had an MRI for shoulder and it showed up with spots on my lungs. I've passed the pulmonary lung test... I do have lots of spots on lungs my doctor said I'm not at the first category... (Stage) no need for meds at this time. Follow up ever three months.. Prior to finding out about sarcoid I would sometimes have shortness of breath and would call my doctor... I always thought it was allergies. It's crazy the sarcoid is found by accident.
Thanks for listening! How's everbody doing?
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maria.norfolk Big_Mack
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It's great you've been diagnosed so early as it can take some time. It now means you are in a good position to deal with the Sarcoidosis if there is any deterioration which may mean medication etc. Have you thought about your diet to reduce the inflammation in your lungs? You will see on other posts here and the web there are certain anti-inflammatory foods which may help ie: kelp, spinach, pineapple, cucumber, mint, dark leafy vegetables, tumeric, ginger, extra virgin oil, blueberries, brochilli, green tea and to avoid processed foods, sugar, fats, dairy, soft drinks etc. Hope that helps.
Big_Mack maria.norfolk
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Thanks for the much needed information very thoughtful of you. I'm 43 and I'm very active person..... I was wondering about foods that would help and that list is great! I do eat lots of salads and always eating blueberries I do splurge with diet Pepsi thinking time to stop drinking it...., how long have you had sarcoid? And does the diet work for you? Thanks again!
nitJain Big_Mack
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Good to hear, that you were diagnosed with Sarcoid. I am Nitin from India. My mother recently got clarification that she is suffering from the Big illness. It lungs sarcoid. Just need favour about the procedure , medications and food that you took to get rid of this problem. Please provide your usefull inputs.
Thanks in advance.
Big_Mack nitJain
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I'm sorry to hear about your mom but it's good news that she has a diagnosis. I've only recently been diagnosed and at this point I don't require any treatment so I don't know if I can be all that helpful.
In term of procedure, I was referred to a lung specialist who ordered a cat scat and a pulmonary function test. The pulmonary function test results were very good so my doctor will simply monitor me and I will repeat the pulmonary tests every three months to make sure the illness is not worsening.
tizzle45 Big_Mack
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maria.norfolk Big_Mack
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Sorry for the delay in replying.
I was finally diagnosed in May (after suffering with breathing problems for two year which had really deteriorated over this winter) after blood tests, a lung function test, x-rays, a CT scan, and bronchoscopy to take samples of my lungs. I've therfore been on a high dosage on steroids (luckily without too many side effects) to a point that my Consultant can see a reduction in the inflammation in my lungs, so I am now at the point where I'm reducing the steroids, but this is tricky and has to be done slowly.
Regarding the foods to improve the condition, my life is rather hectic so I do try to incorporate the foods when and where I can. However, with your diagonisis being found so early and not using medication, I think using the food direction would be a real asset. I've also read some people have homemade detox drinks ie: water with lemon, cucumber, mint and ginger kept in a jug in the fridge which they find is helpful too. It is probably worth your while researching the web to see if there are any other alternatives to medication to assist with your condition.
Maria