January is almost over. It seems as you grow older time passes more quickly.  My husband and I suffered for a week at the end of December with a nasty flu which included a nasty cough.  The month of January has been one of waiting for appointments and test results.

Another temperature change is happening and it plays havoc with my poor bones.  These intense changes in temperature and barometric pressure seem to be normal this winter.  As I mentioned, January has been a  month of waiting for appointments and confirmed diagnosis. Never did I think that I would someday have heart issues and breathing problems.  However one never knows what old age has in store for us.

The Respirologist I saw on Thursday confirmed the diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure.  He also suggested I might have hypersensitivity pneumonitis which is rather troubling.  This would mean that I have been inhaling something that is damaging my lungs.  He is sending me for a special CT Scan which will hopefully let me know either way.  He said that I do have a thickening of my heart muscles which contributes to my breathing problems.  Hopefully, the CT Scan and blood work will provide me with a firm diagnosis.

 My goal at this point in my life is simple. I will strive not to complain, not to worry (this has always been one of my problems), and live life to the best of my ability.  Do any of you know someone who has hypersensitivity pneumonitis and if so how has it impacted their life?  If any of you have high blood pressure take it seriously. It truly is the silent killer. After 50 years of high blood pressure, I am now dealing with the consequences.

Grandson’s new addition.