I was diagnosed with PE (Pectus excavatum)

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  1. Alucard Van Hellsing

    Alucard Van Hellsing Dedicated Member

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    So, I have a birth defect where my sternum grows inward instead of outward.... (In severe cases it'll push on your lungs and heart) I got it from my father so far we think it is mild, which is good which may not need treatment my EKG which measures my heart waves turned out good, and my xray of my chest was alright (the heart looked alright to my doctor) I am gonna get an ultrasound of my heart and an Pulmonary function test (Basically to see how my lungs work and how much air I can get into them and out) I've never had any issues with my heart or breathing issues in my life only time when I get my shortness of breath is when I have panic attacks. I can do gym stuff without no problems aswell as run. I just felt like making this a blog, if the ultrasound and lung test are not good it means my sternum is pushing on it. If so I'll need surgery. so wish me luck and we'll see what happens from there, I just wanted to let the best community in the world, that you guys have always helped with my stresses of my life. And I felt i've known this community for a long time to let you know, I will update you more of what happens.
     
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  2. Decap

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    Poor Alucard :Heart:
     
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  3. Alucard Van Hellsing

    Alucard Van Hellsing Dedicated Member

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    :( it's not fun
     
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    Damn dude, I wish you the best of luck. Let's hope you won't need surgery or anything. It's damn respectful that you shared this with us, truely an honor. It's not easy sharing these types of things. Good luck bro
     
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  5. Alucard Van Hellsing

    Alucard Van Hellsing Dedicated Member

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    Thanks mate, I appreciate it.
     
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    Good luck mate! :Heart:
     
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    Yeah mang, good luck.
     
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  8. Taki'Asha

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    Good luck man, hopefully it your ultrasound and stuff goes well, especially that surgery if your sternum is growing wrong. Best of luck my friend :Heart:
     
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    Alucard, I know that you"re worried about this disease and thats OK. I wish you the best of luck with it and I hope surgery is NOT required. If you do in fact need surgery, just remember who you are! You're a Viking descendant! Vikings are tough as shit man. Always remember that and don't let some disease get you down.
     
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  10. Alucard Van Hellsing

    Alucard Van Hellsing Dedicated Member

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    Yeah, I know I just don't wanna deal with this right now :(
     
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  11. Taki'Asha

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    Don't worry bro, if you ger a surgery you'll be under good care with professionals and you'll have something administered do you wouln't feel it. Trust me I know cause I've had four teeth pulled and the shots I got numbed most of my mouth (they gave me three shots on my lower right and they didn't work though >.>)
     
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  12. Alucard Van Hellsing

    Alucard Van Hellsing Dedicated Member

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    Yeah, I know except my chest is gonna be cut open and they'll remove my abnormal cartilages...
     
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    It sounds scary but try not to let your fear take a hold of you.
     
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  14. Alucard Van Hellsing

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    Thanks man.
     
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