Cough & fatigue

[MitchC]

I have had a constant cough for four weeks and am totally exhausted. Recently my neck and shoulders have been very painful and I have a pain from my breastbone through to middle of my shoulder blades.
I have had two different antibiotics followed by a steroid nasal spray. But still I am no better. Just had bloods done today and awaiting an X-ray .......... Just feel so tired and coughing most of night. Any ideas?

[mkh9]

FYI, it is probably due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae and/or Chlamydia pneumniae, which are bacteria that some of the usual antibiotics won't work on. It depends on what they gave you.  But it causes "walking pneumonia". It usually will resolve in a couple of months. So if you are tired of antibiotics then the natural method give above may help soothe the hacking cough. Usually, you may also have a low grade fever too. Although, the best thing is to steam yourself in the shower and or get a pot of hot water with vicks rub on your nose and breath in the steam. It will make you cough but you want to loosen up the cough. A hot water bottle on the ribs also is comforting.
mkh9

[MitchC]

Thank you ...... I have started probiotics but will also look out for your other suggestions.

[silverfox67]

    I believe in natural healing - so Gelsemium  and Elderberry would be the best way to get over the flu, cold or other respiratory ailment.   These are available at your health food store.  If you can't get out to get them, send a friend or relative to help you.
     Rubbing Vick's on the bottom of your feet and then putting socks on can help with the cough.  Then rub some Vick's on your chest to help with the congestion.
      Since you've been on antibiotics, you have killed all the bacteria in your body, including the good bacteria in you gut.  It is necessary to replace these by taking acidophilus.  I would double up on the dose for a week as you have no bacteria at all.
      Do you have a heating pad?  Applying warm towels or a heating pad to your aching shoulders will bring some relief.  A massage would work wonders.
      I sincerely  hope that your respiratory illness isn't too serious.

   Wishing you the best.