Pleurisy recovery time

[Targent]

Hi

I was diagnosed with pleurisy 11 days ago. Prescribed antibiotics which seem to be working with the infection but the sharp pain is still there. Can anyone share recovery times? Thanks

[Hidden]

There's no specific time as we are all individuals in these situations but it can vary depending on age other underlying conditions ...it is painful I hope you feel better soon xxx

[GeorginaS]

Hope you feel better soon. I had pleurisy twice last year and it is painful. One took longer than the other to go away. Hope you feel better soon x

[Targent in reply to GeorginaS]

Thank you - back to the gp tomorrow for more antibiotics no doubt. Fingers crossed it will improve soon

[Tetrazzini]

Very painful indeed - sorted in a week but I was in my thirties and a lot fitter than I am now.

[Targent]

Thanks guys

[Claudine]

I had pleurisy in my 20s and I seem to remember I was given muscle relaxants which help a lot because the pain is when you breathe. It might be worth asking about.