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.
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Pneumonia recovery - anyone else experience pressure on forehead?
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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.
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
That describes my migraine. Might be nothing to do with pneumonia?
Tiredness after major illness is common isnt it? Truck on....