I feel so ill!

[girlygirl2]

I suffered from Plurisy about 3 years ago. I think it has come back but cant remember much except that I was in immense pain.
I was wondering if any one knows much about this illness.
I am finding it hard to breathe, it feels like I have just run for ages if I just walk and I have a strong pain in my left shoulder and a smaller one in my chest.
What do you think????
Does anyone know how to relieve it?

[dot.hawkes]

Hiya you
i know it is hard to completely shift and it weakens the chest, you need to get to the docs and if they can they will send u for xrays i think and hopefully get you on anti biotics.
Just try to rest and don't overexert yourself as if you get short of breath it will give you more discomfort

[girlygirl2]

Hi Dot

How are you?
I tried ringing my Doctors but they said as its straight after the Bank Holiday they are fully booked so I tried ringing NHS Direct who said they are only taking emergency calls! Grrr its so frustrating!
I am at work at the moment and I might ask if I can go home and just rest.
Hope you are better than me any way lol!

x

[grumpii]

dot is correct, seek medical attention, dont just hope it will go away. Hopefully a big fart will shift it though! :)

[girlygirl2]

A big fart????????? Lol

[dot.hawkes]

Actually yes it could well be trapped wind, tell you what, try to get a massage, if it is trapped wind in the chest area that should shift it. But do you not have a walk in centre that can see you initially? There isn't one near me but there is usually one within a few miles of most places, they can offer a sort of triage I think, or failing that go to A & E, if the pain is acute I am sure it would be a valid visit.

[girlygirl2]

I have felt like this since since Sunday night though except that today the pain came with it rather than just the breathing difficulty so I dont think its trapped wind but however the sound of having a massage sounds fab!
I have just phoned the Doctors to ask for the ShropDoc number (which is our sort of emergency walk in Doctor) but the Receptionist said they only operate out of hours - doh!

[Hellyon]

You need to get medical attention as pleurisy can be serious ( and I sympathise as I've had it and it hurts!) Ring your Doctor back tell them you have pains in the chest - they are obliged to see you (and your not fibbing) be pushy!

[grumpii]

Did you have a vigorous weekend, you may have pulled a muscle in between your ribs, this is also very painfull and can constrict breathing, the fart / trapped wind thing was only to cheer you up a bit, still see your doc. Did you have curry on Sunday? The fart may be loitering with intent after an Indian meal, it may be a good idea to go home if that is the case, cos you is gonna be unpopular at work if you drop a 2 day old curry fart in the office. :)

[peppy]

Hi there girly, I have the exact same symptoms, have been to the doctors and she says that it's hay fever aggravating my asthma ! The chest pain, breathlessness and general grotty feeling is awful, she's doubled the doses of both my inhalers, given me antihistamines and put me on a course of 8 a day steroids.
I have felt a bit better over the last 2 days, but don't know if it's cos it's been raining ( low pollen )

Time will tell. Do you have asthma girly ? x x

[girlygirl2]

Hi Peppy
Yes I do......
How interesting, although I have never known it to be like this before!
Thanks for the advice.
I eventually have persuaded the Receptionist that I really am ill and she has let me have an emergency appointment at 4pm today. I'm only allowed to be in there 5 minutes mind! lol

[peppy]

This is the first time for me too, I feel like my chest and shoulders are on fire and like someone is stabbing me repeatedly between the shoulder - blades. In fact I thought I'd got flu and a chest infection, I felt so bad.

As I said, I feel slightly better as I've been on the steroids etc for 3 days now.
Hope you feel better soon girly x x x

[girlygirl2]

Oh it doesnt feel like that, its more of a sharp pain in my left shoulder blade and a smaller pain in the centre of my chest.
I feel extremly cold - infact most of the morning I have sat in my winter coat at my desk, holding the radiator (thats on full blast!) still with Goosebumps!
Only 2 hours until my appointment at least and then hopefully I will know the outcome.

[bigmamma]

So pleased you have an appointment girlygirl , keep us posted if you are up to it when you get back . I have had it too and it is painful with every breath I agree. Take care .
:-) xx

Peppy love , the steroids usually work well don't they , I have courses quite often too . Get well soon sweetie .:-) xx

[girlygirl2]

I saw the rubbish Doctor and she said that despite being totally breathless, having pain etc - she didnt know what was wrong and to come back if it gets worse! Stupid mare!
It might not be Plurisy but its something and I dont really think she was exactly helpful!
Grrrrrrrrr

[bigmamma]

come back if it gets worse ??? Thats why you went to your doctor in the first place isn't it ? no chest x-ray ? no antibiotics ? Go back if it doesn't improve girlygirl2 :-) x