I also know the lack of sleep is VERY tough on me. I get rundown very easily even when I only get 7 hours a night of continuous!
Please tell Mark we all wish him well. I'm not sure about the x-ray results changing, but I think they CAN get better if the scarring isn't permanant and perhaps there is just some deteriorations because of the airways being clogged or something and with lots of rest and treatments and exercise he can get some of this back.... I don't know. I'm not a doc, but I will think positive for you that at least some of the damage is reversable or short-lasting. Please post and update when you can.
Hope Mark's pain is gone now. I've also gotten sharp pains when I breathe after pushing myself way too hard when I run. I've almost been in tears before from it. Not sure if its similar, but just thought I'd mention that sometimes my body just chooses to give me a hard time on any given day. I hope this is a fleeting thing for Mark.
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