Tried Muscinex but it makes me want to hurl (blow lunch, puke, spew, etc)
so don't want to take it if possible.
Thanks in advance everyone!!
sweetlemon
Anonymous Hi friends, I've got Pneumonia, I need something to break up this congestion, any suggestions?
- Posted:
- 4 Jun 2011 by Anonymous
- Topics:
- pneumonia, congestion
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Added 4 Jun 2011:
SORRY Gang! I should have added that the doc put me on Azithromycin (antibiotic) and I dunno if it is viral or bacterial. I forgot to ask!!!
durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
My husband just called me Phlegm Cadiddlehopper, anyone know WHO THAT IS???? hahahaha
Responses (15)
Mary6320094 Jun 2011
I would make sure it is not bacteria Pneumonia for you might need antibiotics. This is nothing to play with so be careful and take care of yourself. The worst thing you can do is lay down for extended periods of time. By being up and around (if possible) you are not letting the fluids gather deep in the lungs.
I hate to say it but a doctor might be in the mix here. If you buy an over the counter expectorant ask the pharmicists what they suggest.
Please take care of yourself.
Your friend,
Zandar
Anonymous 4 Jun 2011
Thanks Zandar! Went to ER last night, taking antibiotics, and won't lay down either! I feel like I may bark up a lung at any moment!!! ewwwwww
Lara
cleanzgood
4 Jun 2011
Poor Sweetlemon; feel better friend. Zandar hit the nail on the head; keep moving and coughing that stuff out of your system. I was having really awful pollen sensitivity, then on top of that, picked up a viral infection my son gave me for Mother's Day (lol). Since it was viral, I was just treating the symptoms, but then, evidence looked like I had developed a bacterial infection on top of it, so I got a Z-pack and it helped right away. I still have congestion from the high amount of pollen. A hot steamy shower helps, and if you have a vaporizer, that keeps moisture in the air. I also got a Netti pot. What a weird but effective invention! You could probably improvise one of your own and save the $20, but you wouldn't have the saline packets to mix with the warm water.
4 Jun 2011
I heard that it was very painful to cough I am sorry you are in pain. Hate to say this keep an eye on what you (in your words) bark up. If there is alot of blood or other off color fuilds after a few days and you have a fever make sure you go back to the doctors.
You are kind to others so be kind to you.
Zandar
maso41694 Jun 2011
Hello pal,
Quote:
"Treatment
In the United States more than 80% of cases of community acquired pneumonia are treated without hospitalization.[13] Typically, oral antibiotics, rest, fluids, and home care are sufficient for complete resolution. However, people who are having trouble breathing, with other medical problems, and the elderly may need greater care. If the symptoms get worse, the pneumonia does not improve with home treatment, or complications occur, then hospitalization may be recommended. Over the counter cough medicine has not been found to be helpful in pneumonia.[24]
Anonymous 4 Jun 2011
Thank you my buddy! As usual, you are a wealth of information!
Hope you are feeling good!!!
xxxx,
Lara
maso4169
4 Jun 2011
SL,
Just take good care of yourself and get well soon.-
All the best,
Andres.-
LaurieShay4 Jun 2011
Hey gurl,
Here are the top twenty medicines for congestion as rated by ours truly drugs.com:
http://www.drugs.com/condition/cough-and-nasal-congestion.html
Does the pill form of mucinex make you hurl too? Maybe some good old fashion Robitussin or Triaminic expectorant would be in order. Try to get the hubby to go to to the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for something other than the mucinex. There are many expectorants to choose from.
Get well soon and rest my friend,
Laurie
Anonymous 4 Jun 2011
Thanks Laurie! Yes, the Muscinex pill makes me want to spew! And (this is gross!) it also makes me smell weird, like cough syrup! How's that for grossing everyone out at breakfast? haaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Lara
LaurieShay
4 Jun 2011
You nut, even when you feel bad your sense of humor is amazing, I love it. According to the info Mazo presented over the counter cough medicines aren't going to help much but give what ever hubby brings home a try. I'm praying for you.
Make sure whatever hubby gives you is an expectorant not a cough suppressant. You need to bring that nasty stuff up. Drink plenty of fluids to keep the secretions flowing, very important!!
Take care,
Laurie
pledge4 Jun 2011
Hey sweetlemon. Not much to add. The bases have been covered. I'm like the mad-hatter, (Alice In Wonderland)... always running late. Instead of coffee this morning, how about tea, with a twist of lemon, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a sugar cube (just one). Then later on, say late afternoon, early evening, a gin and tonic, (easy on the tonic) or a scotch on the rocks ha! hope you feel more like your old self.
Mary632009
4 Jun 2011
Hey pledge, thanks for thinking of the muffins for me yesterday. I really did appreciate the thought! National Donut Day indeed! Heard that on 6 PM news. Too late for me to have one anyway! Darn! Muffins would have been good in the AM. Thanks again for the thought & Lara get well! That's an order young lady...
pledge
4 Jun 2011
Hi there Mary. Good to see you (so to speak ha!) Yup, it was a day for dough-nut lovers. I do enjoy muffins also. Theres a muffin store, in our town I can't for the life of me remember the name. I believe its part of a national chain. Delicious goodies there. I'm putting on weight just thinkling about it. Hopefully Lara is resting , so we can still have our morning cup of joe. Just made a fresh pot Mary, so if you care to sit for a few minutes, then its my walk to the mail box. Its almost ninety degrees and just past noon time. Wish we could store the heat, you know, harvest it like a crop,then sell or export it in the winter time. We'd be sitting pretty. Ha! :-0) Care for a scone?
Anonymous LaurieShay
4 Jun 2011
Hey NeedaMedic,
Just wanted you to not worry, she has seen a doc. Hopefully she will be feeling better soon.
Laurie
Anonymous 4 Jun 2011
Hello Laurie,
Thank you for your note. When responding to questions on this and other medical web sites, my intention is always to offer correct sound advice. Sometimes, important information is omitted from a post. In my 25+ years of employment in health care, I wanted to be sure that this condition was diagnosed by a physician. Please rest assured that my intentions are always to offer correct sound medical advice.
sweetie pie4 Jun 2011
Hello Sweetlemon. I am so sorry that you are ill, especially with pneumonia. Andres has just about covered everything! One thing we( nurses) did in the hospital was to have our patient sit up. Then we would cup our hands and gently hit on their back all over,especially in the area of the lungs. This helps breakdown the mucous.You can do it for about 10-15 minutes. Maybe you can have a family member do this for you. I really hope you get better soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Sweetie Pie.
Anonymous 4 Jun 2011
Thanks all of you!
SweetiePie,
I remember doing just that to my daughter when she was little!!!
SL
caringsonbj
7 Jun 2011
You cuff your hands and it makes a sound is it something like (chest percussion) they had me do that with Dad when he was still alive he had leukemia and during that had bronchitis and to break some of that loose they had me watch them and when he came home I was able to do the same thing, it works
Anonymous Anonymous 5 Jun 2011
Thank you Rajive and Alem4k!!!
Hubby going into surgery tomorrow, so I MUST feel better or I won't be able to wait on him hand and foot (anyone know where the expression "hand and foot" comes from)??? And who is Phlegm Cadiddlehopper? These are questions that keep me up at night.
Lara
LaurieShay
5 Jun 2011
Did you mean Clem Kadiddlehopper? lol, go back to the couch and take care of yourself, my lady.
Nana Dallas
caringsonbj5 Jun 2011
Be sure to take all the the Antibiotic, and if things don't start to improve then you need to be seen again, I agree Mucinex I don't always like it the best but one thing about it the medicine loosens that junk up and thins it out, I wasn't much of a water drinker lately but I have found out water helps Mucinex thin that out better and in my case it also helps, Ask the doctor if there is anything that would work as well as the Mucinex? you mentioned it causes a number of things for you and you'd like to avoid it ask and see if he can come up with a solution that will work and help loosen the sputum up, Please take good care!! Caringsonbj (Billy)
caringsonbj
5 Jun 2011
You may hate the Mucinex but I honestly believe it will work and you sure want that to loosen up and not get thicker, I understand it's not my favorite but sometimes it works a lot better and don't want to you stay sick any longer than you just have to!!! Get Well Soon, Caringsonbj (Billy)
Anonymous Anonymous 5 Jun 2011
Thank you Vonnie! You are all so very important to me.
Trying to get better, but if antibiotic doesn't make me feel better by tomorrow I will go back to ER.
Lara
Mary632009
5 Jun 2011
Well, it's Sunday night. How are you feeling? Going back to ER? Let us know. All your friends are concerned.
Anonymous 6 Jun 2011
Billy you are also such a caring person, I think the world of you and you ahve so many friends on here. Hope you are feeling better. Vonnie
pledge
6 Jun 2011
I'll second that Vonnie. Billy, care for a cup of coffee, its fresh and Vonnie brought us some angel cake, along with muffins (they're for Mary). Much appreciated, and yup, hoping sweetlemon is feeling a bit better, and that her husband is also doing well. So, sit a spell and enjoy our company.ha!
IndyLady2...Anonymous 14 Jun 2011
Hi Sharon,
I must start another round of antibiotics! It isn't going away quickly like the ER doc said it would.
Thanks for being such a good friend!!!
Lara
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Hi Mary,
I broke down and took the Muscinex!!! ewwwwwwwwww!!
Thanks for the suggestions my friend :)