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Bacterial Pneumonia

SusieJD
SusieJD
Sorry that I haven't been here in a while. I've been very ill with Bacterial Pneumonia. Just barely escaped going to the hospital, but I'm now on oxygen therapy and mega doses of antibotics. And now I also have thrush. My throat is so sore, and I'm on a medicated mouth wash for that! It's so dishearting because I was beginning to believe that my RA was going into remission again. I'm just now starting to be able to walk to the bathroom without stopping to catch my breath.

I caught the flu (even after having my shot!) from my husband. Even though I've told him that the flu for him is differant then the flu for me. I guess he knows now.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Susie, I've had the ssame problem as you. the thrush is fromthe antibotics as you know but it's something we just have to put up with if we want to get well.
Your lucky you didn't have to go to the hospital. I don't really mindgoing except for the sickness. Just think breakfast in bed and all mel cooked for me and I don't have to do the clean up!!
I see you wrote this post on the 21st so i expect your feeling much better now. I hope so.
Blessings janeinva
BreatheEasy
BreatheEasy
Hope you are feeling better. Bacterial pneumonia is pretty serious. Hope you have it under contro now. I don't know if you take Advair, but Advair will give you thrush also. Take Care.
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ladies! when you have to take antibiotics....take a pill of acidophilus lactobacillin. that's a mouthful, i know. but it's some kind of over the counter pill. it's a "pro biotic". it's in the herbal and vitamin area of the walmarts and places similar. good luck! it's for counter acting the anti biotics! margaret
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deleted_user
Sorry you got sick, and I hope you are on the mend. Mamamarg has good advice. I have had thrush from Advair. Very painful. You have a lot to deal with. Take good care of yourself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Susie...

The good thing about thrush (as if there is a good thing!) is that it is treatable with mouthwash. I, too, have had it when hospitalized and put on heavy doses of antibiotics. Doc told me the antibioltics not only kill the bad bacteria but the good as well. Mama Marg has given good advice!

Please do not expect too much from your body as it heal from pneumonia. It takes a long time to recover and at first do not be surprised that you feel weak and short of breath just going from one room to another. You should gain strength as time goes by.

I hope this finds you on the mend and feeling stronger.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Whoops. I should have said thrush is treatable with MEDICATED PRESCRIPTION mouthwash.
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