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How long does Pleurisy pain last?

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melissa79422
melissa79422

I had surgery in October 2017 for a condition I have called Achalasia, I was in hospital for 6 days due to a perforation of the gullet. The day after I was released from hospital, I was re-admitted to discover I had caught Pleurisy/Pneumonia as a secondary infection to the surgery! It's now January and I still feel pain in my chest and rib cage when I take a deep breath or yawn or cough! Is it normal to still have these pains after this amount of time has passed?

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  • reg1945
    reg1945 melissa79422

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    Hi I had chest/Thoracotomy in June 2013 for the removal/peel of the visceral pleura attached to my right lung in an effort to halt the progression of asbestos related lung deterioration. I had no actual post op infections, but pain to varying degrees have plagued my existence since. I guess invasive surgery, even Vats is going to leave damaged nerves, muscles, bone structures, and tissue scarring, so the lucky person is the one totally pain free. I can identify with your feelings, and for my own peace of mind I get regular body scans and updates.Everyone heals at different rates so one cannot make a standard pronouncement of time taken to overcome whatever ails us, only the medical profession has even close to that magic capability. Trust in them its the only safe option. Best wishes for a speedy solution
    • melissa79422
      melissa79422 reg1945

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      Thank you for taking the time to reply! Sorry to hear what you have been through! It's true what you say, will probably be left with this as a reminder. I will be getting yearly scopes, I see my surgeon in May so if it persists he might have an answer but chances are it is just a result of having had it in the first place. Thanks again, I hope you are keeping well x

  • reg1945
    reg1945 melissa79422

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    No , Thank you for accepting my thoughts. It is always difficult to understand how another human being copes with the trials of life, we are outwardly much the same but as individuals our approaches are as varied as the grains of sand in the gobi desert. I can offer only simpathy and the fervent wish that your suffering should be moderated by the love of those that surround you. My thoughts go with you.

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