pleurisy

[duncan57]

what are the normal signs for pleurisy, just been on phone to doctor and he thinks i may have it.i had pnuemonia about 6 years ago and have been told i have mild emphysema.

[Jessy11]

Hi Duncan, welcome to our forum. If you go to NHS.co.uk you can search & get all relevant information on pleurisy.

I believe it's caused by a virus but I would have expected your GP to have wanted to see you in person to listen to your chest. It's a painful condition.

Sorry to hear you have this & hope you get well soon.

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏼🎁🎉

[duncan57 in reply to Jessy11]

thanks for the reply, i have been given 7 day course of anti biotics and steroids so hopeful this will help.

merry christmas

[Jessy11 in reply to duncan57]

That's good Duncan! Hopefully the meds will help you to feel better soon. Take care 🎁🎅🏼🎄

[Watfordgirl]

Pain is the main symptom! I hope you don't have it, but whatever, I hope you feel better soon and can have a happy Christmas. Sue x

[duncan57 in reply to Watfordgirl]

hi thanks for the reply, been given 7 days course of anti biotics and steroids so will see if this helps.

merry christmas duncan

[Watfordgirl in reply to duncan57]

Fingers crossed. x

[duncan57]

yes and toes as well lol. had both knees replaced in last 12 months so ready for a run of good luck for a change. x

[Watfordgirl in reply to duncan57]

You don't want to trip over and land on those nice knees. Have just realised you're new here - a warm welcome.🎄🙂

[Hidden]

Hi Duncan, I sympathise, pleurisy is miserable & can be very painful. I've had it a few times but not for years. It's when the layers of pleura separating your lung from your ribs get inflamed & rub together, you get a sharp pain on one side when you breathe in. I hope it's only a mild episode & you feel better for xmas. Lying on the "bad" side supports it & helps you breathe better.

[O2Trees in reply to Hidden]

I didnt know that Hanne, useful, thanks

[duncan57 in reply to Hidden]

thanks for the info Hanne, started a course of steroids and antibiotics last night so hopefully i can get it sorted.

merry christmas⛄

[Hidden]

Ihad pleurisy a couple of years ago, it was a sharp pain when I inhaled, actually I had a rough time because first I had chronic bronchitis, pleurisy then my left lung collapse by the grace of God I got over it, I do remember the emergency room doctor prescribe 7 days of antibiotics and when I return to the ER 2 weeks later I was prescribed 10 days of antibiotics, I have moderate COPD and I'm not on oxygen as of yet. I'm glad that you're ok and I wish you a Merry Christmas

[duncan57 in reply to Hidden]

thanks for your reply ruth,hoping my course of steroids and antibiotics do the trick.

merry christmas

[Hidden in reply to duncan57]

If taken properly I'm sure they will, God bless good luck