Guest guest Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Lynne, I have not had what you described; however, my cousin who has bronchiectasis says that she coughs up blood sometimes. My pulmonary doctor always asks me if I do cough up blood. I wish that I could be of more help. Hopefully, someone else can give you some good advice. Love, Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Dear Lynne, I am sorry to hear about your bad ER experiences I am sure we can all related. If you are able to stay away from the hospital this weekend do get in touch with your pulmonologist on Monday or at least the nurse and arrange to see the specialist soon. I am concerned about your back pain, because when I had similar bad " sharp " back pain in May it was caused by strep. pneumonia. The pneumonia was in the back of the right lung and was quite a severe infection. I had held off from going to the hospital for a few days, although in hindsight I should have gone in sooner. By the time I went to the hospital, my fever was high and uncontrollable for a few days and I had a terrible headache due to the infection and low 02 levels. My body felt miserable. Anyhow, if you even suspect a pneumonia try to get to an ER. I know ER doctors are not always the best, but I would hate you to suffer further lung damage by putting a possible infection off. My back is also acting up again and in the same way, so I believe that I am heading for pneumonia if it is not already present. It generally does hit the same place! Anyhow, best wishes to you and get a good night sleep too ... It's only 9 p.m. Nova Scotia time, but I'm exhausted and plan to be in bed and hopefully fast asleep soon. Hugs:0) ===== ) " Miracles happen with love..... " ..... Please support your local children's hospital or paediatric unit ... and " Give with all your might! " http://iwkfoundation.org/ Children's Miracle Network.... http://www.cmn.org/ ) " Tough times never last, but tough people do! " ~ Dr. . H. Schuller~ Please visit my website and sign my guestbook. Thank you http://www.geocities.com/lungsformary/index.htm “Don’t take your organs to Heaven, heaven knows we need them here.” ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Hi Lynne, It is hard to know if chest or back pain is muscular or pleural. It could be inflammation of the rib cartilage from coughing and straining. If the painful area hurts when you apply pressure, it is more than likely muscular or inflammation of the rib cartilage, also known as costo chronditis. I get this quite a lot, and it feels like a dagger is sticking in when I take a deep breath. I use a hot water bottle or heat pad on the painful area, which really helps. It does get better in time, but can take a few weeks. If you are not sure, see your doctor and have it checked out, it is better to be cautious. The pain could also be symptoms of pneumonia, and you definitely want to knock that on the head quickly!! In my case, I have infection in my lungs all the time, so I can feel feverish, but my temperature remains normal. I know when I'm getting worse, as I feel plain lousy, the colour and quantity of the gunk intensifies, and I am short of breath. Take care, Lynne, get better soon, okay!! Love Bunny lung pain HI everyone, I seem to remember a few months ago that some people wrote that they can tell they have an infection because their lungs hurt. I am not sure what this means, what does it feel like? The reason I am asking is because I've had a pain on the right side of my back for about a week now. I am used to the aches and pains from coughing and straining, but those usually decrease or go away from me in a week or so. This pain is getting worse. I don't have a fever or feel any more tired than normal, but my cough has changed a little bit. I also noticed that I have a bit of blood around the edges of the gunk I spit up today. But this could be because the weather here has been rainy today and that always causes me problems. So my dilemma is this: Do I go to the doctor or ER where they will do a chest x-ray and try to put me in the hospital (they always see the scarring on the x-ray and tell me its new infection--EVERY TIME! Several times I have had to leave AMA because I knew it wasn't pneumonia!) or do I just wait it out? I hate to have to go to battle with the doctors if this is just a pulled back muscle but if it is the start of an infection I don't want to let it go and get worse? Is it possible to have an infection with no fever? I feel fine other than the back pain, but it is hurting so much it is interfering with my breathing treatments since it hurts badly when I inhale. I know its always better to go to the doctor just to be sure, but I was just wanting the advise of this group. So in short, what does it feel like when your lungs hurt and can you have an infection but no fever, etc? I'd like to avoid the doctor if at all possible!! LOL !! Much love from Ohio, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 When you get that kind of pain which radiates from the side above the waist and around to the spine, along with mild fever, it usually signifies inflammation of the pleura. Especially if it hurts when you take a breath and you just feel you need to lie down. You should get to the doctor for a check-up and xray. in Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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