Pneumonia - on the mend but still exhausted

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I have been basically recovered from pneumonia for several weeks but am still constantly exhausted - is this normal? Does anybody have any experience?

many thanks

Hi there

I was extremely ill for about 6 weeks before actually being told I had pneumonia, but after a long stint in hospital, lots and lots of fluids and antibiotics, I recovered really quickly.

Might be worth getting your bloods and electrolytes checked to see where you are at at the moment. Being in hospital, although I hated it, was the best thing I did.

Thanks so much for the message.

I will make a doc appointment to be in the safe side

Completely normal. It took me 3 months to feel fully recovered. It was horrible. I honestly thought I would never be able to climb the stairs ever again. I couldn't even have a shower without taking rests. Lifting my arms up to wash my hair was too much. You will get there but go back to gp if you're worried.

Hope you feel better soon x

thanks so much x