Pleurisy

[Ihatepalps2]

Can anyone tell me about Pleurisy? Im a 48 yr old female...high BP and overweight..otherwise pretty healthy. I was and still am having burning chest pain after having the H1N1 flu a month ago... I suffered with the chest burning for a week...it happens more after I exert..like walking in from out side...finally went to the Dr yesterday. She wanted to rule out anything cardiac...so I had an EKG...that was perfectly normal..and a chest xray to make sure no enlarged heart or pneumonia... she heard something in my chest I guess. After she ruled out anything cardiac, she said pleurisy. My chest HURTS!!!! Not all the time...mostly when I am outside in the very cold air..or when I exert myself. She has prescribed me Ibuprofin for inflammation ... 800 mg 3 times a day...well, I think that is way too much for me...I havent done that. I wonder if I should be.

Any advice? I keep thinking..is this doctor right? My chest doesnt hurt all the time..I still have a bit of a cough leftover from the flu...not productive....

HELP!

[barty501]

Hi there,I have had pleurisy off and on-mostly on for 8months now on left side. Just seen accupuncturist with brilliant results. I cant take anti-inflamm drugs. Ive stopped work and still not better. gave up work 3 months ago. The consultant could not tell me why i still have pain. I am 41just! and a little overweight but other than that fit and well.
When i breathe i can still feel bubbles-do you-does anyone else or do you just get the pain. Im so fed up with "I dont know"I am trying the alternative route as well now!

[Jenn12546]

Pleurisy is very painful, at least from a personal perspective it sure is. I have had it a few times and treatment is usually anti inflammatories such as Ibuprofen, Toradol or even prednisone with severe cases. I found that the pain was severe upon deep breathing, otherwise I had pain pretty much all of the time and it was sharp in nature. The amounts of motrin that she prescribed sounds about right, I remember taking large amounts as well and it helped after a few days. Just remember to have food in your stomach as it is very irritating to the GI system.
Hope this helps,
Jenn