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my rescue pack has not worked . is there any thing i can do to relieve pain in chest and upper back?

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chest and upper back pain

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Bevvy profile image
Bevvy

You need to go to your gp. I regularly need more than one course of antibiotics and steroids. It maybe that gp tries a different antibiotic.

BronchyBronwen profile image
BronchyBronwen

Yes, Bevvy is right. You must see GP again. Insist on appointment asap. Don't take 'no' for an answer.

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knitter

Hi, I read your bio but don’t know if you live in the UK .

if you do ring 111 and ask for advice , explain your condition and medication used

Best wishes ….I have just started my rescue pack …steroids have kicked in and kept me awake .

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leo60 in reply toknitter

Hope you feel better soon xx

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leo60

As the others have said, call your GP . Our surgery has emergency appts available if you call at 8am. Or as knitter suggests 111. Hope you feel better soon xx

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Dottie11

Same advice see Gp. My rescue pack did not work last New Year. Switched to another that did. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.

Lol1944 profile image
Lol1944

Always ideal to have at least two different antibiotics at home. Was told by a nurse that if no improvement after first five days to change to a different antibiotic..

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Ern007

If you have "chest pain" and rescue pack not working - Go to A&E or urgent care soon. You can try ringing GP, but a standard advice for chest pain is - Dial 999

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Keem59

My consultant always said don't let the doc give you one week of tablets you must always have 2. Hope your better soon.

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Phill1

take a sputum sample in to your GP so it can be tested to determine what’s causing it and you get the right antibiotic x

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GintyFerguson

Just don't delay, phone GP or if you can't get through nhs 24. I've been on two different abs at the same time before. Good luck.

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PaulineHM

Sorry that you are still not feeling well. As others have advised see your GP and I find a hot water bottle or wheat pack on my back offers some relief at such times as yours.

Hope you feel better soon.

Pauline

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AsthmaandLungAdministrator

Hi Locura

We would agree with our members advice to see your GP as soon as possible. Pain in the chest is a red flag and should not be ignored. If you are in the UK, you can call 111 or 999 in an emergency.

Take care

Helpline Team

Timberman profile image
Timberman

See your clinician - it sounds like either a particularly sever infection or something that needs investigating.

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Lutontown

Get a sputum sample into your surgery. The AB in your rescue pack is probably not the right one to sort the bug you have. You may even need an intravenous AB.

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Germantara

Hope you get sorted go back to docters take care

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