Chest Problem

[yochrono]

bleh it comes and goes. the pain is as much anymore but still daily tiny bits of bloody phlegm come up quite often. I really just think its a BAD BAD infection and my right side is really irritated and swollen not sure tho. I haven't got around to making the appointment yet. Will do tomorrow.

yochrono Reviewed by yochrono on 02-21-2007. Chest Problem Birdgirl Please Respond :S3: Early December I took myself to the hospital for sharp pains in my right side and also I was hacking up alot of brown phlegm like tar looking stuff. The doctor told me after a x-ray that it was just Pleurisy which is what was causing all the irritation in the first place along with possible Bronchitis. He prescribed me a anti-biotic and sent me on my way. About two weeks after the ER visit I started to get the same stuff happening again even after I had Rating: 5

[birdgirl73]

I feel concerned that the bloody sputum/phlegm problem continues and won't feel less worried till we've heard you've seen that doctor.

Do you know whether you might be at risk for tuberculosis, Yochrono? Have you any challenges to your immune system? Or possibly have you been in contact with someone who might have TB? Like perhaps if you've been around hospitals or nursing or rehab facilities? That disease is really on the rise here in the U.S. as well as in other countries, and that's what I'm hoping you'll learn you don't have.

Here's a good link to some info if you care to read it:
Tuberculosis: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com

[yochrono]

I highly doubt I have TB. I just got done today fixing up some stuff with my bank accounts and am able to make a doctor appointment tomorrow with the Pulminary doctor. I am excited to get in and start getting me healthy! This thing is truly detremintal in what I do day to day