Pneumonia
 

Hey guys..so I have pneumonia. I've had a fever ranging from 99.5 to a little over 100 all weekend, but when I woke up this morning it was 103. And because of the fever I couldn't stop shivering and I had no control over my body for about an hour. When I went to the doctor, they told me I probably have pneumonia.

So, have any of you guys ever had it? If so, what do you think I should eat? One of my friends is going to the store for me, and he's getting fruits and vegetables (which I'll eat raw, I don't mind), but is there anything else I should ask for?

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i remember having a fever at like 3 in the morning and i kept staring at my clock and i didnt understand the concept of time

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Soup!

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I had pneumonia once.

Soup and fruit.

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Damn, I didn't get a chance to ask for soup. I have heard that drinking chicken broth is good too.

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Oh I don't know... maybe anti-biotics?

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Haha, yeah I have that covered already. I'm taking Azithromycin. I'm also taking 800mg of Ibuprofen three times a day, and I'm to use my inhaler as well.

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I haven't had pneumonia since I was younger, but I had it a few times as a kid. But yeah, soup and easy to eat veggies and fruit are probably good.

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Whatever feels good and is healthy enough.
Try tea. Lots of tea.

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I like plain tea with raspberry syrup, it's really good...if you can get real raspberry syrup, it's the most soothing thing. Tons of fluids. When I'm sick I try to drink as many fluids as I can. Tea, water, juice...that's the good stuff.

You can also drink chicken broth straight out of the can. That's good too. Just boil it and pour it into a cup. The broth is salty and delicious, it usually soothes the throat and gives you a nice warm sensation.

I've dealt with like 6 or 7 respiratory infections this year so I know how you feel.

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Unfortunately, I don't like tea..crazy right? I don't really like hot drinks that much. As for drinking fluids, I'm trying, but it's really upsetting my stomach. I'll just have to tough it out.

I have an 8 hour exam on Saturday! It's not a final.

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Just take it easy.
Don't exert yourself, and drink lots of soup and tea.
You just have to grit your teeth through it.


Also, I thought it was funny that the first thing you said was "I have pneumonia" and finished off that same paragraph with "The Doctor said I probably have pneumonia."


I hope you don't do the same mistake for Cancer. :p

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I was delusional, so excuse my redundancy. I'm starting to feel a little better actually, and I'm eating more food, which will be good to keep up my strength.

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I can't sleep. :mad:

I've been trying since 10:20 PM, and it's now 3:14 AM! This is ridiculous. I'm so sick that I can't sleep? My head hurts so much, and I was struggling breathing unless I forced it out. This is the third night now that I have had trouble sleeping, I just don't know what to do. How can I get better if I don't get any rest?

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Have you tried watching a movie? Usually if I turn on a movie at 2 or 3 in the morning I fall asleep within 10 or 15 minutes. Otherwise I toss and turn as well.