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Chest swelling and sharp pain, already on antibiotics for chest infection

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sarah_10114
sarah_10114

So spent night in hospital for chest infection on Tuesday night. Been on 50mg steriods and 500mg Co amoxiclav three times a day.

Pulled my back muscles coughing yesterday so taking diazepam as doctor prescribed for it as asthmatic so can't take ibruprofen.

However today when woke up my lower right lung area is swollen and have acute sharp stabbing pain when cough and constant pain which is dull. Anyone any idea what it is? I'm wondering if diaphragm or maybe need to see doctor for 3rd day this week 😒

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  • deb50
    deb50 sarah_10114

    Posted

    Hi Sarah where you lying on the affected side ? Needs checking out anyway.

    Same place as you 3 ths chest infections asthma coughing steroids and antibiotics so I sympathise......have been still feel rubbish.

    Hope you get sorted and feel better soon 

    ...........Big hug 

    • sarah_10114
      sarah_10114 deb50

      Posted

      No slept in upright position as can't get any lower due to back pain, coughing and breathlessness.

      I'll ring Dr's and update you, thanks

  • jazztrain
    jazztrain sarah_10114

    Posted

    Hi sarah 10114

    The main thing is - don't panic; it may be nothing or it may be more serious. See your GP for a professional diagnosis?

    Hope this resolves the problem - if not go back -don't let it drag on to something more sinister.

    Kind regards

    Jazztrain

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