Pneumonia recovery - anyone else experience pressure on forehead?

[banana_hammock]

Hi there, I went into hospital a month ago and was diagnosed with viral pneumonia. Thankfully most symptoms have cleared up except occasional tiredness. When I experience the tiredness, I also get a pressurised feeling on my forehead. It's not a pain - my best way of describing it is that it feels like my head is in a vice and I also feel sensitive to light. I wondered if anyone else has experience with this after pneumonia and, I'd so, how long you continued to experience this for? One of my main symptoms when hospitalised was a headache and light sensitivity. Many thanks.

[knitter]

Hi, the pneumonia I suffered from was bacterial not viral, but I recommend that you contact your health professional today and explain your symptoms of pressure and light sensitivity.

I would ring this morning.

Best Wishes, hope you feel better soon.

[banana_hammock in reply to knitter]

Thanks for your reply. I got it checked out by the GP but they couldn't find anything unusual. It just seems to hit occasionally when I'm tired. Thanks a lot for your concern!

[Comino2]

I have experienced the very same sensations you describe after having pneumonia last year.The tiredness just sneaks up on you without warning and at times I felt I could fall asleep suddenly even when standing up !! It has not happened to me in a while.I have just put it down to the recovery from the virus and the light sensitivity as being usual with a headache.I cannot recall having that when I was in hospital but I was so breathless due to the very poor state of my lungs, I did not know what planet I was even on !!

My 'episodes' have lessened with time but If you are concerned it's always best to seek medical advise. [which ,perhaps I should have done]

Do tell us how you get on xx

[banana_hammock in reply to Comino2]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes it's a really odd sensation and I thought it had stopped but then it came back again today. I will keep monitoring. Appreciate your concern and hope you've fully recovered now!

[GintyFerguson]

That describes my migraine. Might be nothing to do with pneumonia?

Tiredness after major illness is common isnt it? Truck on....

[Ergendl in reply to GintyFerguson]

Yes, and my migraines, now that they have got a bit less intense with age.

[banana_hammock in reply to Ergendl]

Thanks both. I've never suffered from migraines before but the day I got admitted to hospital I did wonder if that's what I had. Thanks for the good wishes, hopefully the feeling will subside soon!