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Need HH...DP has pneumonia

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Angels1111 · 19/02/2025 19:28

Please help send messages of support
Am scared, the worst I've ever seen is "in bed with flu a few days" never something like this.

(He's at home with a pulse ox to check if it gets worse then we have to go hospital)

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Longma · 20/02/2025 08:36

I've had pneumonia twice now, the first time I was in hospital and second time it was managed at home,

The first time especially I felt really quite ill and was in a lot of ABs - if the first kit they give him don't work, please go back and ask for more. I ended up with 3 different ones over 5 weeks plus the IV ones initially.

It took over 7 weeks to return to work that first time - second time I was back at work within 2-3 weeks or so after starting medication. That first time it took me several months this to feel fully better and in the cold weather for a year after I had an inhaler to help my breathing.

It can be a slow tiring process getting better - my second time the recovery was much quicker however.

Just don't let him try and do too much too soon. I made that mistake and it lengthened my recovery time.

I hope,he feels better soon

Longma · 20/02/2025 08:44

whatonearthisgoingonnow · 19/02/2025 20:32

He'll be totally fine, nothing to worry about mid 40s.

My child had pneumonia shortly after birth and nearly died, now that was scary.

You don't know that and it's not a competition!

I was under 40 the first time I had pneumonia and was in hospital and it was a long road to recovery. I didn't nearly die, and it was caught soon enough and given a lot of medication. It that doesn't mean it wasn't a scary time and a lengthy time to feel the worst I've ever felt!

Longma · 20/02/2025 08:51

Riiiight · 19/02/2025 22:50

Calm down?
I had bad pneumonia after a csection, cured with antibiotics at home, no adult input while alone with 5 children the whole time. It's not the death sentence it once was. It's easily cured if you're of a good age and health.

You know that even healthy young people can be affected by the same illness in many ways, in different levels of severity?

I'm sorry that your friends and family let you down so much at a time when they ought to have stepped up and helped you.

But also pleased to read that you were fortunate enough that you were hit less severely with pneumonia than some people are and you were in a position to be able to move around and deal with life, and that the ABs kicked in quickly for you.

verysmellyjelly · 20/02/2025 08:53

Very glad you went to the hospital, wise decision there, OP. I hope he's being well looked after.

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Angels1111 · 20/02/2025 09:19

Thanks so much for your continuing support!
As an update, a long night of waiting for the doctor (but on oxygen the whole time as was only 92pc when we got there). He had a chest x-ray which came back okay (signs of infection but nothing too concerning) and he discharged DH home as by the end of it he was maintaining 95pc oxygen himself.
I partly feel bad as we didn't actually get anywhere...but partly glad that he got oxygen all that time as I think we'd have been up all night anyway, him feeling rough and me worrying. He's finally able to sleep lying down and I'm sure the oxygen has got something to do with it.

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Joystir59 · 20/02/2025 09:21

You did the exact right thing and I'm happy to learn that he's doing a bit better.

Iwanttoliveonamountain · 20/02/2025 09:24

That is absolutely fantastic to hear. Your husband being in a hospital where they could deal with any emergency that could’ve risen must’ve made both of you more relaxed - that no doubt would help with breathing too. I hope you get a chance to catch up on your sleep soon congratulations to all of you.

TagSplashMaverick · 20/02/2025 10:01

I had it while pregnant and had two courses of antibiotics back to back as a precaution, because I couldn’t have the really effective ones like doxycycline during pregnancy. I was absolutely fine, as was the baby. Lots of fluids, move around a bit if he can, take his meds, pain relief and he’ll be fine. He’s fit and in his 40s.

Oldrunner · 20/02/2025 10:23

Angels1111 · 20/02/2025 09:19

Thanks so much for your continuing support!
As an update, a long night of waiting for the doctor (but on oxygen the whole time as was only 92pc when we got there). He had a chest x-ray which came back okay (signs of infection but nothing too concerning) and he discharged DH home as by the end of it he was maintaining 95pc oxygen himself.
I partly feel bad as we didn't actually get anywhere...but partly glad that he got oxygen all that time as I think we'd have been up all night anyway, him feeling rough and me worrying. He's finally able to sleep lying down and I'm sure the oxygen has got something to do with it.

You did get somewhere and you shouldnt feel bad in any way for taking him. He got assessed by medical professionals, given the required treatment( oxygen) and chest xray which hadn't been done before so medics could properly assess him. Great that he started being able to maintain his sats at 95 % but if that hadn't happened he would likely have had to stay. You did the right thing.

ChoccieCornflake · 20/02/2025 10:27

Excellent news!! You getting him to hospital was exactly the right thing to do - who knows how things could have gone at home without oxygen. You did well, both of you!

madamweb · 20/02/2025 11:30

Angels1111 · 20/02/2025 09:19

Thanks so much for your continuing support!
As an update, a long night of waiting for the doctor (but on oxygen the whole time as was only 92pc when we got there). He had a chest x-ray which came back okay (signs of infection but nothing too concerning) and he discharged DH home as by the end of it he was maintaining 95pc oxygen himself.
I partly feel bad as we didn't actually get anywhere...but partly glad that he got oxygen all that time as I think we'd have been up all night anyway, him feeling rough and me worrying. He's finally able to sleep lying down and I'm sure the oxygen has got something to do with it.

You did the right thing. They dont put people on oxygen for fun.

MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 20/02/2025 11:39

@Bunnycat101 it has been added to our yearly Basic Life Support training to be aware of this.

92% in anyone (apart from people with COPD) is not a good oxygen reading. And if someone with darker skin is recording at 92% on an sats probe that may be a false higher reading when intact their 02 levels may be lower than 92%.

I'm glad to see your update OP.
The fact that he has had some oxygen and an X-ray and able to maintain his oxygen levels definitely isn't a waste of time it's what he needed.

RampantIvy · 20/02/2025 12:12

Wishing your husband a speedy recovery @Angels1111 Flowers

At the GP earlier for a blood test and was offered a pneumonia vaccination. I remembered your thread and had that as well.

ImDoneOnceAndForAll · 20/02/2025 15:26

If the oxygen drops again, do not hesitate to go back

L0bstersLass · 21/02/2025 18:15

Brilliant news. You did exactly the right thing.
If it drops again, go straight back. Do not worry about time-wasting, you're not doing that, it is the correct thing to do.

SeatbeltExtender · 22/02/2025 22:00

@Angels1111 What is the latest update please?

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Angels1111 · 23/02/2025 08:05

SeatbeltExtender · 22/02/2025 22:00

@Angels1111 What is the latest update please?

Sorry for the lack of an update it's been all hands on deck !
But he's getting better. He can get up and down stairs without getting out of breath now, hold a conversation etc. Oxygen is still at 92 but I'm hoping that improves!

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ChoccieCornflake · 23/02/2025 22:42

Awesome news!!

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Angels1111 · 25/02/2025 18:35

We're going to go back to the gp tomorrow because he's finished his antibiotics but still feeling breathless, oxygen still 92% (it did go up for a few days but now back down again).
There has been some progress so hopefully he just needs another course....no longer coughing constantly, doesn't have a fever. But still breathless, low oxygen and always feeling cold.

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ChoccieCornflake · 25/02/2025 23:26

Poor chap - hopefully the GP can help tomorrow

XWKD · 26/02/2025 07:52

It can take quite a while for the breathlessness to go away after pneumonia. It can be quite a slow recovery. At least things are moving in the right direction.

Mindymomo · 26/02/2025 09:12

A neighbour had it, it took about 6 months for her to get fully recovered.

weirdoboelady · 26/02/2025 10:10

GPs are routinely rubbish nowadays. They prescribe the weakest, presumably cheapest, antibiotics rather than hitting the infection properly (and then wonder why bugs are developing antibiotic resistance). Morons. The last three times I've had antibiotics (over about 6-7 years) I have had to go back for a stronger dose!

verysmellyjelly · 26/02/2025 12:41

So sorry your poor DP is still feeling unwell. I hope the GP helps!

cryinglaughing · 27/02/2025 05:45

My dh was like this, as soon as anit b's finished, it seemed to take hold again.
After finishing his first set, which were hospital prescribed, he went to GP who sent him to another (better) hospital in our area. That is when he was kept in until they got on top of it.