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I have had a nasty bout of this. I dont usually suffer with chest problems but have been told it could have been triggered by sinusitus.

Have others on here had it? ive had 12 amoxicyllin tablets now and it doesnt seem to lifting. How long can I expect them to take to work?

Thanks,

Caz xx

Caz,
With all your stress you have had I am not surprised that you have been very poorly, I was hospitalized with it many years ago. So you must take care of yourself.

Sending you hugs and love and support.
Phyl

The cough can take several weeks to disappear after the antibiotics have finished but if you still have a temp or feel ill go back to docs as they may need to give you different antibiotics. Also while taking antibiotics your breathing might feel worse as it does with me and improves once I have finished the course.
shirley.xx

Hi Caz,

Sorry you are poorly with this. I have only had one bout and it took me 12 weeks to recover

:-(( Someone was inserting a energy sucking tube into my vitals every day and leaving me exhausted..lol

I hope the meds kick in soon as you start to feel better.

Love Sue xx

Thanks ladies, sorry for not replying, a visitor turned up.

When i exhale there is a deep wheeze and Im still having bad coughing fits and feel drained.

I will go back after the weekend,

Caz xxx

Caz I am so sorry to hear you are unwell, I have suffered from bad chest colds for years , but now I have the flu jab and the one off jab, I have been reasonably clear, take care, rest is a big help , I know it is not always possible though,

love Jean x

hope your feeling better soon hun xxxxx

Caz, does your chest feel tight like it is being squeezed?

Thanks for replies,

Joy it feels like I cant get a deep enough breath and if I take a deep breath I hear a crackle and have a bad coughing fit,

Caz xx

You need to get some steroid tablets from doctors.the tiny ones, you take 6 every morning for 5 days. It soon clears up after that.
I've had this, it's horrible. Am suffering from bad cough myself at moment, hope to get to doctors on monday.

xx joy xx

Thanks Joy, am going Monday, hope you feel better soon,theres no way i can go to work feeling this way.

Caz xx

Hi Caz

keep resting and stay warm

((((((((((hugs))))))))))

Gill

Caz plenty of rest and drinks i have had it for upto six to eight weeks at a time best wishes for a speedy recovery hugs Valxxx

Don't forget the vick on your soles of your feet and socks on, before going to bed, it helps ease coughs so could help a bit Caz.
Hope you feel better soon,
Lizxx

HI Caz,
Hope that you are feeling a bit better thinking of you.
Phyl

If the anti-biotics don,t work for me, steroids are the answer - as mentioned overleaf tiny 6 a day prednisolone, taken all at once.
All sounds a trifle asthmatic to me, possibly caused by an earlier infection.
(goose grease, or the thought of it, should make you get better more quickly).
Happy days

Hi Caz, how did you get on at doctors?




xx joy xx

Hiya Joy,

Thanks for asking. I have been put on a stronger antibiotic. It seems to have eased a little, but not much. I dont get ill often but this has really knocked me, I think my immune system needs a boost.

Caz xx

Glad you are gettinbg better. Take care.


xx joy xx

Hope you are well again soon Valxxx