Fever, now pain when breathing in right shoulder

[Bamajoe]

As some of you know I had open heart 5 weeks ago for a tumor. Well for the past 4 days I have been running a low temp. I went to my family doc yesterday and they did a head x ray. I have a sinus infection. They put me on an antibiotic. Last night my fever increased to around 101 I took a tylenol but before it could kick in my bp went up to 158/98 with pulse of 106. I felt like I was about to go into A fib. But it all settled down after a few minutes. I should also point out that I take coumidin, 100 mg of Metropolol, and low dose asprin. Today I have had the fever which I have controlled with tylenol. When I breathe deep my right shoulder hurts. Have any of you ever had this happen to you?

I am begining to think the fever and shoulder pain is unrealted to sinus infection. My worry is pericarditis.

[CFS56]

I'm really glad you went to the ER and they figured out what was going on.  I hope you start feeling better quickly.  

[Bamajoe]

I actually went to the ER today because it wasn't any better. I just posted another question about it. I have fluid and inflamation around my heart. The ER doc called my surgeon and they put me on ibuprofen and colcrys. Thanks for the comment becasue when I read it, it pretty much confirmed to me that I should go back to the dr. Hopefully I can get past this inflamation/fluid and get back to a normal life soon.

[CFS56]

I am not a doctor but I can not imagine why your shoulder would hurt when you breathe with a sinus infection.  If it's still bothering you I would go to ER.

[Bamajoe]

I did and he seemed to agree with the sinus infection. My shoulder is still hurting some today I might go to the ER here shortly. My surgeon is about 90 miles away.

[CFS56]

If I were you I would contact the doctor that did your surgery asap.  I would not wait until Monday, there is someone on call I am sure.