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Could I Be Getting Plursy With Pain In My Spine And Shoulder Blades?
Hi, I had Bronco Pneumonia and Sinus Infection about 10-14 days ago then kidney Infection 7 days ago. I am still barely able to function. When will I get my energy back? I can't even go to the grocery store without having to sit down several times. Believe me my list gets a lot shorter at that point! I end up with this gasping breathing thing happening by the time I get to the car. My husband keeps telling me to slow down on my breathing. He is worried I am going to hyperventilate. My heart is pounding just walking upstairs. And the weird breathing thing happens. I don't particularly want to go back to the Dr unless I need to. But I have mytrol valve prolapse and high blood pressure. Another thing is I am having achy pains going down my spin and kinda under my shoulder blades. Could I be getting plursy? Motrin and the heating pad helps. And Vicodin. But want and need to get better. Quick. I have a 6 year old . And my house is looking awful. So please any ideas?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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It can take 2 to 3 weeks for a person to regain their normal level of energy after an infection, so you still have a little while to go.
It would be best to take rest breaks to allow your body to continue healing and do not push too hard.
The pains are not indicative of pleurisy- this is inflammation of the lining of the lung and it normally presents with chest pain that is worse on taking a deep breath, coughing or laughing.
The pains are likely related to muscle strain.
I hope this helps
It can take 2 to 3 weeks for a person to regain their normal level of energy after an infection, so you still have a little while to go.
It would be best to take rest breaks to allow your body to continue healing and do not push too hard.
The pains are not indicative of pleurisy- this is inflammation of the lining of the lung and it normally presents with chest pain that is worse on taking a deep breath, coughing or laughing.
The pains are likely related to muscle strain.
I hope this helps
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