Pleurisy Came Back: I had pleurisy at... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

56,315 members66,940 posts

Pleurisy Came Back

middp profile image
6 Replies

I had pleurisy at the end of March very mildly after recovering from Corona. As I couldn’t physically get examined by a doctor, it was mislabelled as muscle pain due to exercise and it went away. It has came back now and it still seems mild, I still can’t get examined by a doctor but he said it’s likely to be pleurisy. As it’s came back, will ibuprofen just do the trick?

Written by
middp profile image
middp
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
6 Replies

If you are treating the pain I would opt for paracetamol but if your doctor recommended ibruprofen for your symptoms do go along with what your doctor advised.

NHS mention ibruprofen : nhs.uk/conditions/pleurisy/

Hope you are feeling better soon.

middp profile image
middp in reply to

thank you:)

Badbessie profile image
Badbessie

Sadly pleurisy as a habit of coming back. I have had numerous episodes. From experience I found that paracetamol, rest and a gentle heat over the painful area helps.

middp profile image
middp in reply toBadbessie

Thank you, that’s made me feel a lot better haha:)

knitter profile image
knitter

have you any other symptoms ....cough with discoloured mucus ?

middp profile image
middp in reply toknitter

No, I’m having a small cough but no mucus

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Pleurisy?

I had a really tight chest for about five days which got worse and turned to pain so i was advised...
Coop20 profile image

Pleurisy...

hi all I'm new here, i have been unwell for 7 weeks now with pleurisy.. I'm 47 and prior to this on...
rebornangel profile image

Pleurisy

Hi everyone I'm looking for a little advice please. I was diagnosed with pleurisy a week ago from...
Cp84 profile image

Pleurisy again?

So i find myself writing again of having the same symptoms i posted about 10 months ago. A sharp...
Coop20 profile image

Pleurisy symptoms

Hi, im new here having just found this forum. I started having stabbing chest pains 3 weeks ago,...
500cm profile image

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator
Claire_ALUK profile image
Claire_ALUKAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.