Painful Lungs
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My lungs hurt every day. Sometimes for hours. Sometimes for a few minutes at a time. I used to hurt only on one side. Now it's both. I've never heard anyone else say they hurt....do you have lung pain? And if so, what have your doctors said about it? Will it ever "stop" for long periods of time? My pain has been going on for 4 months. Does anything help?
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CrimsonCrow retirednana
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I only have pain on the right side, but it's been pretty constant...for about 20 years now. Mostly it's a dull ache, sometimes it's more stabby, but there's some degree of pain most of the time.
It stops occasionally, usually for a few days, a couple of times it's stopped for a few months, but always comes back. I started taking Singulair a few months ago and that's helped some, but not reliably. I can't take NSAIDs because they make the coughing up blood much worse, and narcotics help for a few hours but make me feel lousy, so...it's mostly Tylenol and suffering.
My pulmonologist says chest/lung pain with Bx is common (my right lung is a train wreck, and there's inflammation in the rib cartilage on that side) and that, given my inability to take anti-inflammatory meds, it's just something to deal with.
Heat helps, sometimes, or those creams made for joint pain. I've had it long enough I get a little alarmed if it's *not* there.
In your case, if you haven't discussed this with your doctor, you should. Try to get an idea of exactly what's hurting and why. I wish you the best!
retirednana CrimsonCrow
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Thank you so much for sharing! Although I'm horrified that it seems like it's going to be part of my life from now on......It's oddly comforting knowing I'm not alone.
May 2018 bring us all closer to wellness and less symptoms!
pam81116 retirednana
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Take care, Pam.
retirednana pam81116
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Thank you for sharing Pam. I'm sorry you also have pain.
Operalyn retirednana
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