Pluresy advise

[Clyde-9608]

I was told last Friday I had pluresy after having phenomena I already had 4 lots of antibiotics so wouldn't give me anymore was giving 50 Co-codamol but pain is unbearable I am going for ct scan tomorrow hopefully it will show what is causing pain and they will be able to do something any advise x

[CarolMcl]

Sorry to hear how unwell you have been. Fingers crossed the CT will help. I can empathise with the lung pain, hopefully you will be in the mend soon.

[Karenanne61]

I can't help , but just wanted to say good luck with the ct and I hope they give you some effective pain relief pretty darn quick. I'm sure others will post tried and tested means of alleviating pain.

[Patk1]

If youve a wheat pack or hot water bottle,u may find it soothing x

[Alberta56]

This sounds horrible. I hope the CT scan helps the medical people find a way of brining you relief. xx

[Lutontown]

When I had pleurisy and pneumonia, I was in hospital for 10 days. I had a number of antibiotics including intravenous ones, and I had 750ml of infected fluid drawn out of my chest cavity. This was what was causing my 8 level pain just at the bottom of my rib cage. I also think this illness was what caused my heart failure, with which I was diagnosed not long after. Make sure you are looked after.

[Gladys27]

hope you re feeling better soon, as someone mentioned sometimes warmth helps a little,

[watergazer]

Hi. When I had pleurisy with pneumonia I used a hot water bottle or a pillow under my arm as that’s where my pain was. Take care. Also took co codamol - the strongest along with ibruprofen. X

[Thomac]

Pleurisy is incredibly painful. My husband wrapped a scarf around his chest and pulled it tight when coughing and that helped with the pain. Hopefully eased soon xxx

[Bowsun]

I found co codamol effective pain control but made me constipated I believe this is a common side effect.