To ask if you've had Pneumonia, how did you know it wasn't 'just a cough'

[Christmastits]

Had a cough since Tuesday, I've called in sick for the weekend. I'm not starting to feel any better.

I have a temp of 39.5 and my sputum is now brown, it's really hard to cough up anything but it's always there. Lots of vomiting caused by the coughing, I feel bloody awful.

Drs on Thursday said it was viral but I'm not so sure now, I feel like I have the flu, I also have a uti which I'm on antibiotics for but they won't treat a chest infection.

Is it time to go back to OOH tomorrow? Or tonight? I all of a sudden feel really unwell. I'll have to wake DH up to take me but I don't feel like this is just a cough any more

Fantastic news

Wow fantastic news- hope you enjoy your day release!

If you fancy a far flung adventure I'd recommend Hawaii. Hands down best place I've even been!

So good to hear that you're continually improving

@WeeSassenach oooh!!! We went to Boston to DHs 30th.. we were gonna do something big for mine but it's 4 years away.. do you reckon I can get him to agree to it next year 😂

After everything you've been through I'd say hell yeah! Do it... live life to the full.

Surely whilst TTC is completely off the cards travelling is the perfect thing to do???

Given what you've been through (and your DH) I would suggest a massive holiday is in order. You may be pregnant or a parent by 30 so do it while you're more flexible.

Guess who just got her cannula out and has been given home leave for the the whole weekend until Monday!!

Woohoo!!!!

Amazing news op, you've had such a horrible time, look after yourself!

I just saw this. What a horrible time you’ve had. :( I’m so glad you’ve gotten home for the weekend. Hopefully you’ll be able to stay home soon.

I hope you and DH are snuggling up, let the tears flow as much as they need too. You can be overjoyed at surviving as well as heartbroken PTSD is a strange thing

Just offering a very late hand hold in a supportive place - I.e. where there is no mention of any kicking up the arse

I hope you’re being kind to yourself

Thank you, I'm in bed now wishing I didn't have to go back tomorrow rubbish! But today has been lovely. Lying On the sofa eating cornflake cakes from M&S and DH made Mac n cheese for lunch. Proper comfort food!

Little update :)

So after the longest day ever! Where people wanted x rays and bloods and discussions all day, I'm to be discharged in the morning as it's just because they've literally decided now I can go, and DH isn't here tonight that I have to wait.

I have chest physio appointments and home O2 to appease my consultant because when I got back to the ward on Monday morning my sats were low. I have a ton of antibiotics to take still and a 'ward pass' to come back if I feel anything other than normal.

yay!

lovely update, Christmas!

hope the road to full recovery is smooth

U have been through so much! Sending u a hug and speedy recovery

OP! You are seriously badass, and amazing

Just read this - horrific!!!
You’ve had a spiteful GP, and untrusting boss, a low immune system from chemo, a miscarriage, a horrific, untreated and bloody UTI, pleurisy, a collapsed lung, epyema, an abusive HCA, and being told you were an hour away from dying!!! And it’s not even March.
Your poor body!!

That's great news!

Great update OP, really pleased for you. Hope you're back to full strength soon.

Great news!

So glad you are home and have a “ward pass”. How are you feeling this morning?

Great news! I hope you’re settled at home now with your feet up and lots of dog cuddles. :)

Yay! Best update ever. So glad you're on the mend. Many

And I'm home!! Massive wait this morning for medication but I'm home!! Now the real recovery starts