My experience with pneumonia
Wanted to share my experience since I haven't found too many personal stories on here.
37F, no meds, no medical conditions, non smoker, breastfeeding a 15 month old.
- Cold/cough that lasted 2 weeks, did not fully heal.
- Wed April 15 PM: suddenly felt "off," retired for the evening. Took a bath and felt really weird once I got out. Fever came on.
- Thurs April 16 Cough became deeper, felt off, fever and headache. Covid and flu test neg.
- Friday April 17 Went to the ER per doc recommendation due to cough and fever. Chest XRay came out neg, doc diagnosed me with viral bronchitis.
- Saturday -Monday: Felt awful, all symptoms worsened, started Augmentin (antibiotics) on Monday per my PCPs recommendation
- Tuesday Apr 21: Went back to ER for fever that was not being controlled by meds and rapid heartrate. Given fluids, breathing support, and another chest XRay which showed pneumonia in upper left lung. Given some IV antibiotics and sent home with oral antibiotics.
- Wednesday-Sunday April 26: Very slow recovery. Fever went away on Friday.
By far the worst and sickest I have ever been in my life.
u/eeeeggggssss — 6 days ago