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Response to LAUREN Re: -- dealing with RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
From: Connie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 11:54:01 -0600 (CST)
Thank you Lauren for your reply --
yes, I have heard Zithromax is one of the new generation wonder drugs -
I think maybe I should have my doctor prescribe that one next--
My body seems not to be responding to the usual antibiotics. You gave
me some peace of mind knowing I am not alone with this rib pain. Thanks.
Connie
At Tue, 24 Nov 1998, lauren wrote:
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>At Tue, 24 Nov 1998, Connie wrote:
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>>Hello -- I have written to this forum before regarding gynecological
>>matters, and it was very helpful to me. I have tried to find a forum
>>dealing with the respiratory system for my current condition - but I
>>have been unable to. I hope someone here can tell me where to go - or
>>direct my question to the appropriate doctor.
>>Well, for 4 weeks now -- I have been having a very bad Bronchial
>>infection -- MAJOR coughing -- have gone through Ceclor antibiotic (did
>>nothing) - then went through Rulid antibiotic (did nothing) and now on
>>Keflex (slight improvement - very slight) and also on Prednisone, and an
>>inhaler.
>>The problem is that I also have an asthmatic condition that worsens with
>>various allergens -- or even a bad cold -- all of the symptoms of a cold
>>become worst for me than with your average person who doesnt have an
>>allergic asthma.
>>As of last Sunday -- i developed A TREMENDOUS pain right under my right
>>breast inside the RIB area. It feels very painful and the doctor had me
>>get an x-ray -- they took 2 x-rays which showed clear lungs and no bone
>>injuries. Therefore,the doctor thought it is a spasm of the nerve that
>>has gotten caught somewhere in the ribs and keeps getting friction due
>>to my constant coughing. I am in a lot of pain -- I cannot exercise, I
>>can barely maneuver myself out of bed -- and I cant shift from left to
>>right on the bed.
>>I really dont know what to do anymore, and the pain is still as bad as
>>it was from last Sunday. That is 10 days so far.
>>I would like to know what you call what I have.
>>And how I can get rid of this? It is taking too long I think.
>>I hope someone here can help me.
>>Thank you.
>>Connie
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>Maybe this will ease your mind to know that there is a terrible cough
>going around and my whole family has gone through the persistent
>coughing. My son (20 months) had it the worst - he's been coughing for
>around 5 weeks and has been to the doctor twice. She finally prescribed
>Zithromax and he seems to be improving. She only prescribed the meds
>after I told her that I had been to my internist and had a throat
>culture which revealed a bacterial infection (which I was NOT treated
>for since I am pregnant and seem to be getting better, albeit VERY
>slowly, on my own). My husband has had terrible rib and back pain from
>all of the coughing he has done. I know that this info isn't going to
>help you get better, but at least you'll know you are not alone.
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