still acute shortness of breath, scared
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hello, after the hospital explaining on Tuesday that my right lung was full of infection causing breathlessness that I've never had before, they prescribed 500mg Amoxicillin three per day for 7 days, it is only Thursday evening but I had hoped to feel just a little improvement, instead of that it's as bad as ever. I mentioned the antibiotic that is often mentioned on here, Azythromicin I think, but she said I was'nt ill enough for that. Which makes me think I have to be dead before they will give me it! Very frustrating and anxious hours rolling into days, although she did kindly say that if things got worse over the weekend to go back up to the hospital, which is a good hours drive north of me. Guessing that some of you have been there got the teeshirt? What to do for the best is my question really, just sit patiently at home and wait?
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lesley05714 david_25160
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sabrina88 david_25160
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I am so sorry to hear you're poorly. I know exactly how you're feeling. I am in the same boat at the moment and have 1 more amoxicillin tablet to take - which makes me so nervous as I know that by Sunday I'll be just as bad again!
The positive is If your Amox dont do the the trick you'll be given something else very quickly! Have you been given steroids to take along side ?
Night time always seems worse. I've found that Vicks really helps at the moment, it calms me down as well as makes my breathing feel better. Take your ventolin then If you rub some on your neck and chest then put some on your nose I've found I manage to get some sleep . .... I hope it works for you. It's become a comfort thing for me now I think!
I've also been drinking boiled luke warm water I've found this to help my chest over the last few days.
I hope you manage some sleep. The amox should be starting to work , but if you're no better by tomorrow id go back and get them changed as by 3 days you should feel some improvement at least.
Best wishes , Keep us updated x
david_25160 sabrina88
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oh my goodness so you are in exactly the same position as me, I'm sorry to hear that, it seems to be a constant battle for some people does'nt it? does'nt help the fact that I'm the only patient with this condition at my local GPs, so it's perhaps new territory for them too! I quite agree with the Vick type thing, except that I use Olibas oil which is much more potent and extremely comforting when needed. Have'nt tried drinking the luke warm boiled water, but I sure will. By this afternoon it will be the 3 day mark since starting the Amox, and as yet there is'nt the slightest difference, I'm ok if I just sit still not exerting myself in any way, trying to function otherwise causes pain in my lungs, so for now I'm a couch potato, best wishes to you Sabrina, I hope you get some relief soon......
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