What is Pleurisy
Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, which can cause painful respiration and other symptoms....
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Hi,
I'm new to the group. I was diagnosed with pleurisy at the end of January 09. I was in terrible pain and off work until early March 09. However, I still haven't recovered properly. I'm yet to do a full week at work as I've had loads of odd days off due to chest pain and generally feeling awful. I start to feel better, but then I do a little too much, like going out for the day or walking round the shops, and then I'm in a terrible state again. My doctor has finally agreed that I probably shouldn't still be in this much pain and has sent me for another chest xray - still awaiting results. My employers are getting really fed up with this now and, as redundancies are in the air at the moment, I really don't want to aggravate them. Does anyone know whether this is normal? Posted on 04/30/09, 10:04 am |
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I started having pleurisy in March 2008 and its been persistent (on,off, mild, severe) for the past 14 months. I have discovered that alcohol somehow makes it worse (not sure what the connection is) as does lifting heavy stuff. 
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I'm not sure what the etiology of mine is, but I've been having it off-&-on since February of 2007. I can't seem to get over it this time. I'm going back to my rheumatologist on Monday to see what she suggests...as I'm almost through with this round of Prednisone, & STILL NO RELIEF!!!
~tj
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If it continues you may want to look into disability. I am on permanent disability due to my chronic pleurisy. I would be calling in sick to work 3-5 times a month at least if I were working. Some days I wake up and the pain is horrendous. I am sorry you are struggling with this as well. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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I've had pleuricy since November 2008, and even after a month-long round of antibiotics, still not better. I am having a Ct scan on my lungs on the 14, hopefully something will come of it.
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Pleurisy hit at the worst time for me. I was a gymnastics instructor at the time and was told I could not life more than three pounds. The doctor told me the severe pain would last between 3 days and one month. It last for months and I eventually had to leave my job. I've attempted working one job since then and the stress it put on my body was no bueno, I quit after three months.
My mother, other family members and I think it's time I apply for SSI/SSDI. Aside from pleurisy I deal with Ulcerative Colitis, Asthma and Endometriosis. My mother thinks that since my husband is in the army, I won't qualify. Any thoughts on that? Any advice for applying? What is the process like??
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