Author Topic: Pneumonia .... Again! (Read 2738 times)

TwoTired · « **on:** March 10, 2010, 12:36:35 PM »

I spent most of yesterday in the Hospital ER.
Morphine, xray, CT scan. Yup, pneumonia. Upside, no PE this time, antibiotic IV. More antibiotic pills for the next few days. But, said I could go home.

Tried to do without, but needed Vicodin this morning, just to get out of bed.

I was thinking about times before antibiotics and pain killers. What a horrible and painful way to go. Must breathe, sharp stabbing pain for each short breath, can't lay down without searing pain. Yuck!
Morbid detail. When you belch the esophagus swells sharply into the lungs. Like getting stabbed in the lung on the inside. Who knew there were so many nerve endings in the lungs?

Fortunately, typing on a keyboard doesn't quicken one's breath. It's those deep breaths that hurt like a mofo.
Does typing qualify as operating machinery?

Hey, it's the open forum, right?

Markcb750 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2010, 12:51:33 PM »

Hope you feel better soon.

Being the skeptic that I am; I always respond to those who thank some deity for the health care I am receiving that I am glad I live now, that I feel privileged to be receiving a scientifically developed penicillin derivative rather than one of the unlucky people in a field hospital at Gettysburg just before Lincoln arrived.

750goes · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2010, 12:52:17 PM »

get well TT

Johnie · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:34:16 PM »

Yah, take it slow TT and get well soon. Just remember to check this board often...

We will understand if you leave some screwy advice and can blame it on the Vicadin...

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2010, 03:29:19 PM »

Get better Lloyd, how long ago was the last time you had it?

Alan F. · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2010, 03:50:16 PM »

Get well TT, you're gonna always be needed by this bunch!

But seriously, be careful and apply your usual wisdom and insight toward the healing process.

We'll all be here....some not using the search function...anytime you feel like checking in.

-Alan

BobbyR · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2010, 04:39:31 PM »

First and foremost feel better. One of the lesser know causes of some of these bouts people have is acid reflux. At times someone has a reflux in deep sleep and droplets of gastric juices are taken into the bronchial passages and lungs. Sometimes this causes a cough, asthma attacks, or the irritation can set up a hospitable environment for bacteria and viruses. My brother is a pulmanologist and he clued me in on that.
The real widespread use of antibiotics came about due to WWII. Before that you lived or died. As a kid in the 1950's I had a bad infection on my leg. My Doctor was trained in the late 1920's and he told me that what only took a week to clear up now, would have caused me months of drainage and possible amputation when he first started practicing. Timing is everything.

kghost · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2010, 08:15:56 PM »

I sure hope you feel better soon Lloyd.

btw whats the model and year?

Can't help ya without it

Get well Soon TT

medic09 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2010, 08:58:56 PM »

Hey Lloyd, here's hoping and praying that you recover quickly and thoroughly!

TwoTired · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2010, 09:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Dukiedook on March 10, 2010, 03:29:19 PM

Get better Lloyd, how long ago was the last time you had it?

Two, maybe three years. I tried to forget about it. Ah, September 08, wife tells me.

Thanks for all the well wishes.

Now if the fever will go down, I'll know I'm making progress.

BobbyR,
I'm going to take your post about reflux to the doctor tomorrow. I do get heart burn periodically.

Staggerlee · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2010, 10:35:17 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on March 10, 2010, 12:36:35 PM

Morbid detail. When you belch the esophagus swells sharply into the lungs. Like getting stabbed in the lung on the inside. Who knew there were so many nerve endings in the lungs?

Boy, I bet a sneeze would be a real walk in the park.

Kframe · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2010, 10:56:11 PM »

Wow that sucks TT, I hope you heal up soon.
I'm no stranger to lung pain, having had spontaneous pneumothorax three times and 4 chest tubes, so from one to another, hang in there and get better!
Spring is almost here and it'll be time to get riding!
(Oh yeah, you're in Cali you lucky guy, year round riding!)
-K

Operator · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2010, 02:59:31 AM »

Go easy TT hope you are on the mend and on the road quickly

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2010, 04:43:02 AM »

Get well soon Lloyd, this lot will be lost witout you.

Sam.

andy750 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2010, 04:52:56 AM »

Get well soon Llyod!

All the best
Andy

demon78 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2010, 04:58:49 AM »

Get well TT I've had it myself 3-4 times including once where I wound up in hospital and the family gathered, the worst was when they drained pus out of my chest cavity with a needle the size of a grease gun, Ive been lucky lately because of the flu shots and the pneumonia shot I get every once in a while.
Bill the demon.

HondaLover77 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2010, 05:11:39 AM »

WOW!! I Will be praying for a nice recovery as pheumonia is a nasty thing to try and get rid of. Take it easy and don't try to do things fast like I do when I get sick

. Recently everyone came down with some type of nast virous and of course I always get worst end. $:-\$ . Get Better Take your time and NO NEED TO RUSH THINGS! Trust me I'm still paying

jtb · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2010, 05:39:23 AM »

Did you get a pneumonia shot? The only time I've had it was 6 months after the shot. Needless to say, I don't get one anymore. I got by without the hospital, but man, was I sick. Just take it easy, Lloyd, and don't try to come back too soon.

flybox1 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:51:14 AM »

TT, that blows! hope you recover faster than my 4-year-old.
He's had it now 2 full weeks. He gets croup easily, and we usually have a day or 2 of him slowly getting worse, so we have time to get him in to see the Ped.
This one started out of the gate with a trip to the ER in a shiney ambulance late one nite. Had him on oral and inhaled steroids + antibiotics.
He's a tough kid, but this is bad Sht!

Get better man!

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:18:57 AM »

Have you discussed a Pneumococcal vaccination with the doc?

bill440cars · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:31:59 AM »

Soerry I'm kinda slow getting in here TT, but I do hope you are more yourself soon. I've never had it myself, but my Dad has and within the last 2 years. Kick that stuff in the Butt and hopefully be rid of it!

Inigo Montoya · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:42:49 AM »

Regardless of what you might think of me, I have nothing against you.
I hope you get better as this stuff is the gateway for even worse health issues. Not saying you are old but many people that are advanced in years(70+), this is one of the main causes it seems of the deterioration of their health.
Get well soon.

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2010, 10:20:37 AM »

Sorry to hear about your illness TT...... keep on the meds until their done and 'keep the shiny side up '...... Regards from all the Nashville SOHC'ers..... Spanner, FBomb, Tugboat, Jag and ' fringe member' Sweetie..... ( I'm sure they would be happy to be included in wishing you well ).

mlinder · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2010, 03:03:00 PM »

Damn, Lloyd, sorry to hear that.

Get better soon.

Ichiban 4 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2010, 11:36:58 PM »

Yeah..

Take care..and get well soon Lloyd. Your knowledge and advice on 500's & 550's is invaluable.

Ichi

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