Persistent bad cough

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Have had two lots of antibiotic and am now on some erethumasin - have spent day in bed and cannt move or talk without major fits /being sick - the nurse was quite dismissive on the phone yesterday as just take what I've prescribed - any ideas ???? I have major business cant be cancelled meeting next week and am really starting to panic

Hi never smoked - yes that's what I'm taking ;) ouldn't spell check it

Had it for 4 weeks - yes had the whopping cough vacine - no whoop - chest is very 'crackly' but phlem is clear

Yes, how long have you had the cough?
Is it dry or wet?
Any phlegm?

Hi never smoked - yes that's what I'm taking ;) ouldn't spell check it

Had it for 4 weeks - yes had the whopping cough vacine - no whoop - chest is very 'crackly' but phlem is clear

Yes some phlegm but is clear - so was unsure about taking another lot of antibiotics which is when nurse practitioner (usually fab)got short with me - I did try to tell here how weak I am and constant headache but think she had that Friday feeling

If I lie on my left side breathing is easier but not clear - I have a fit if I lie on my right - not sure if is relevant -

reluctant to call oh as already have the erytromycin

Sorry have had cough for 4 weeks - but getting worse not better

If the antibiotics havent already worked they probably won't and if phlegm is clear it is most likely not sue to infection. Have you had any chest pain?

Thats why is reluctant to take more antibiotic

not so much chest pain but I ache all over and my temp is up and down even with an all in one flu tablet - starting to feel very sick 2

Pneumonia? Had a chest Xray yet? GET one
Poor you..

take paracetamol to get temp down,

eat natural yoghurt.

Take meds on a full tummy.

rest...

tx - nurse did say I might need a x ray - but just panicking about next wekk - wondered if anyone had any snakeoil to cure me :)

Gota, if your breathing gets worse or you have any chest pain. I would go to he A and E. I think they should send you for a chest X ray too, especially if you don't have a cold/other flu symptoms.
Sometimes the only way you get checked out properly in the UK is to go to A and E.
It could also be an allergy or asthma.

thanks pomp - and everyone - going to try and sleep and see how I am in the morning - will def go to A&e if gets worse

Ok hope you sleep ok :)

I'd second getting seen again. Just as an aside, I know lots of people (including myself!) who can't take erythromycin because of the extreme nausea/ vomiting it causes, so if you are starting to feel sick, i'd stop taking it until you speak to a doctor again. Hope you feel better soon

Erythromycin makes me puke every time I take it. It's well known for it.

Just want to say thanks to everyone for their support the other night - Have officially got something a bit'' odd'' there just not sure what yet lol - Had blood tests and having an xray tomorrow ;)

Good Luck.
Hope they get to the bottom of it and it's all better soon!

Hi just wanted to get back - had a bout of pneumonia and ended up in hospital but was good in the long run - they think I either have a very persistent post viral cough or adult onset asthma - have now got lots of steroids and some inhalants and get to see the repository consultant next week rather than in 7/8 weeks

Thanks:) nice to know sort of what it is to be honest and that either is very manageable.

Hated hospital - was sad and depressed @the rubbish management and lovely but overstretched staff

And love your children's names Pixie !