Aa
Possible Pneumonia, 23 weeks pregnant.
I have been suffering the past 5 or so weeks with bad "allergies" that have turned into a really bad sinus infection (according to my doctor). She prescribed me amoxicillin 500mg, 3 times a day. I have noticed today though that when I breathe, it feels like I pulled my chest muscles --but I haven't been coughing until this evening. Also I feel like when I breathe in, that there is fluid in my lungs. I am running a fever of 100 F, my head is throbbing, and I feel so weak. Could this be pneumonia, bronchitis, or just something else? I am literally miserable.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
These symptoms can be due to bronchitis or pneumonia. Symptoms of bronchitis include Cough that produces mucus, Soreness in the chest, Fatigue, Mild headache, Mild body aches, Low-grade fever, Watery eyes and Sore throat. Diagnosis is done by physical examination. Sometimes chest X-ray may be needed.
I feel that you should get yourself examined by a physician so as to reach a confirmatory diagnosis as treatment is diagnosis specific.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
These symptoms can be due to bronchitis or pneumonia. Symptoms of bronchitis include Cough that produces mucus, Soreness in the chest, Fatigue, Mild headache, Mild body aches, Low-grade fever, Watery eyes and Sore throat. Diagnosis is done by physical examination. Sometimes chest X-ray may be needed.
I feel that you should get yourself examined by a physician so as to reach a confirmatory diagnosis as treatment is diagnosis specific.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Hi there,
This doesn't sound good especially as you are pregnant. I would get someone to take you to your family doctor as soon as possible.
Consider it a follow up to your last appointment and you could tell
your doctor's receptionist that you need an urgent appointment.
Good luck. Eve
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Women's Health Community
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.
