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Had pneumonia for 2 weeks and haven't ate or slept. Help

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jenny94541
jenny94541

I've had pneumonia for 2 weeks, probably longer than that but only got diagnosed then. Since then I've had 2 set of antibiotics as it is bacterial pneumonia, currently half way through second set and I haven't ate at all as I couldn't keep anything down. I also haven't slept because of this horrible cough. I managed to stomach a few slices of toast earlier and I am extremely hungry but am afraid to eat incase I vomit it up again. Any ideas on how to stop feeling so sick and on how to get rid of this cough so I can sleep

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure jenny94541

    Posted

    IN my experience if OTC cough melds don't work especially after pneumonia if would ask for a rx from your doc. Sounds so miserable. 

    Hope your better soon.

    • jenny94541
      jenny94541 hope4cure

      Posted

      I've tried every cough med I can possible get a hold of. (Not exaggerating) I just vomit them back up or they don't work at all. My gp has given me all he can without me having to go back into hospital again. I just want to be able to sleep atleast an hour

    • Nanny1086
      Nanny1086 jenny94541

      Posted

      The cough mixtures won't cure a cough byput they can ease I think ,when ever I've been in hospital they've given me simple linctus in hot water ,it seems to do the trick ,,, ,eases it for a while anyway and it's only about a pound a bottle ,

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure jenny94541

    Posted

    Oh Jenny I'm so sorry to hear your so sick. I hope this will pass soon.

    is this a type of pneumonia that you can receive immunizations for?

    if so ask you doc about it. Have you tried honey and peppermint tea. 

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure

      Posted

      Ps ginger and gingerale soda crackers may help ur tummy.
  • Nanny1086
    Nanny1086 jenny94541

    Posted

    Hi jenny  ,i had bacterial pneumonia in January ,I was given different antibiotics to try but I kept being violently sick ,in the end I had introvenus antibiotics at hospital for 24hours ,then sent home without antisicknesspilks to take 3/4 times a day ,that stopped the sickness but a stay I hadn't eaten for days (like you ) I tried complan drinks ,and that got me going again ,just don't expect your appetite to co e back straight away ,small meals often is best ,take care ,x

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