Prayer request - pulmonary hypertension

Discussion in 'Prayer requests' started by BrianK, Apr 19, 2025.

  1. BrianK

    BrianK Powers Staff Member

    Hi folks,
    Sorry I haven’t been around much. For the last two months I’ve been really struggling with shortness of breath, leg swelling and exhaustion. It started with a bad respiratory virus / flu two months ago but after it resolved the shortness of breath, swelling and fatigue persisted. I was seen in the ER earlier this week and a lung CT scan ruled out pneumonia or pulmonary embolism.

    I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension a dozen years ago. It was an asymptomatic incidental finding on a heart cath.

    It has only become symptomatic the last two months, with shortness of breath, swelling, and exhaustion.

    It’s slow progressing, but pulmonary hypertension is always eventually fatal. It’s a miracle mine remained asymptomatic for over ten years, but once it becomes symptomatic it’s a just a matter of time.

    So a few prayers would be immensely appreciated.

    The ER visit was appropriate for Holy Week.

    Memento mori.
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  2. sparrow

    sparrow Powers

    So sorry to hear this Brian. You will be in my prayers during this Holy season and beyond. Let's pray for a miracle shall we all?
     
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  3. Mario

    Mario Powers

    I will pray and fast for you! What would Gracie do?
     
  4. AED

    AED Powers

    Brian you go to the top of my prayer list list. Complete and total healing.
     
  5. Rain

    Rain Powers

    I'm sorry this has happened/is happening to you. Prayers going up.
     
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  6. I will include you in all my prayers and call St Padre Pio's shrine for you.
     
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  7. maryrose

    maryrose Powers

    Brian,
    As usual I am late here but you are now in my prayers.
    God bless you
     
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  8. RoryRory

    RoryRory Perseverance

    I will pray for you Brian.
     
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  9. Katfalls

    Katfalls Powers

    Praying Brian. Sometimes I feel out of breath and retain water easily. Every night I use a diffuser with three drops of rosemary essential oil. It really helps. Rosemary is good for lungs. js.
     
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  10. Jo M

    Jo M Powers

    Sorry to hear that you've been so sick, Brian. You are in my prayers.
     
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  11. Cherox

    Cherox Principalities

    Adding you to my prayers Brian.
     
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  12. Michael_Pio

    Michael_Pio Archangels

    Dear Brian,
    Will offer tonight's Easter Vigil and our family Rosaries for you!
    God bless
     
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  13. Catherine L

    Catherine L Archangels

    I'm adding you to my prayers, Brian.
     
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  14. padraig

    padraig Powers

    Poor Brian. Praying today.

    But you have a huge, huge Faith and have been through so very much in life. If anyone anywhere is in a good position to meet this Cross it is you.

    I don't suppose you might be in a position to travel to Lourdes? Anyway many, many prayers.
     
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  15. garabandal

    garabandal Powers

    You are in my rosary Brian.

    When I go to Garabandal in June I will place a petition on your behalf in the Church there and at the Pines for your healing.
     
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  16. BrianK

    BrianK Powers Staff Member

    A pilgrimage to Lourdes (and maybe Garabandal) might be a possibility. I’ll pray about it.
     
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  17. padraig

    padraig Powers

    Lourdes and Garabandal are quite close to each other.
     
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  18. BrianK

    BrianK Powers Staff Member

    Oh good, I did not know that.
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    My knowledge of European geography is frightfully poor.

    Are you far from either?
     
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  19. HeavenlyHosts

    HeavenlyHosts Powers

    I will be praying, Brian.
     
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  20. Mary's child

    Mary's child Powers

    Prayers moving forward Brian.
     
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