Pneumonia/ How long to recover
Today was the first day I felt semi-ok after this battle with pneumonia. I have since lost 20lbs in 2 months. I began to feel as if my life was truly over. This was the first time that my MG put me in such a crisis mode. I was unable to eat because the mucus was so thick it would fill up my mouth the minute I put any food in it and make it very difficult to swallow. Did I mention I have Sarcodosis as well. They discovered this upon viewing my x-rays. Considering I have never smoked, I figuered I must be the most un lucky person in the world.
Has anyone ever battled pneumonia..and If so how long does it take before you start to feel better? I have been out of it for 3 weeks now. The Zpack brought much relief, but my energy level is still vcery low. I am only on metinon 60mg 4x/day.
Has anyone ever battled pneumonia..and If so how long does it take before you start to feel better? I have been out of it for 3 weeks now. The Zpack brought much relief, but my energy level is still vcery low. I am only on metinon 60mg 4x/day.
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Finally got an answer from the pulmonologist yesterday..Not the sarcoids but Asthma..triggered by my allergies. So I started Advair discus 250/50 yesterday. I pray it helps with the shorness of breath. My swallowing and speach are still affected but mostly around 3:00pm and better after I am able to rest. Through it all I still feel blessed. Things could be worse.
Good to hear you found out what is wrong. Hope things improve for you.
Sounds like you have been through a really rough time. I hope things improve for you and you slowly recover. Best wishes. Gez