jillian Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have an update. I started getting chest pains Saturday night, fairly severely and painfully. It diminished by morning but Sunday night it was worse again so I called after hours and they said go to the ER. Well I did. I was worried I had pneumonia or something similar. Well they did a chest X-Ray and it basically came back that the linings of my lungs are swollen and inflamed and highly irritated and my chest muscles are extremely irritated after two weeks of heavy dry coughing. Combined with the pulled muscles in my back I am in severe pain with every single deep breath and movement. They prescribed me an inhaler (albuterol) for the inflammation in the lung linings, hydrocodone for the pain in my chest and back and Tesalon pearls as a cough suppressant. I'm pretty miserable still but at least I can sleep decently now thanks to the pain reliever and other prescriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 :grouphug: I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks. I never have felt pain like that. I initially thought I was having a heart attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm sorry. I've been sick like that and it is truly miserable. :grouphug: I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hugs! My daughter was prescribed an inhaler and antibiotics today for bronchitis. Hope you feel better soon! The inhaler is already making a big difference for my kid and we were at the docs 5 1/2 hours ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've used the inhaler a couple times today already and it is helping somewhat already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 :grouphug: I had something like that once, except cracked rib from coughing instead of the pulled back muscle. It was beyond miserable. The inhaler actually helped me the most, and I've never needed one before or since that time. I hope all the meds make it easier to get sleep and get better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 A friend of mine had similar symptoms and had pleurisy. She is still recovering. Hope it gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I had something similar after flu and pneumonia a few years ago, and it was awful! My lungs were burning up, and my chest hurt; it was very painful! I feel for you, and hope you get some rest and sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry, Jill! :grouphug: I hope the inhaler keeps helping and that you will feel much better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 That sounds miserable. I really hope that you'll be on the mend now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks everyone. I am feeling better, though the muscles are still extremely sore. I didn't take my narcotic pain reliever today initially but ended up needing to halfway through the day. The coughing is getting better thankfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 One day at a time and things will come around. I'm glad you're already feeling a little better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm doing much better though by the end of the day I am wiped out pretty severely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm glad you are feeling better! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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