Guest guest Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 Jeeze Deb, good luck. Stay upright per Dr.'s orders.... Re: pleural effusion > Per Dr.R, it was an infected hematoma (just under the L side of the > diaphragm). He didn't believe it had gotten to the 'abcess' phase > (i.e., it was caught/treated early enough). > > Sorry - I don't remember the IV antibiotic I was on. It seems like > it began with an " I " , but I can't find anything in the PDR. Perhaps > Dr.R can fill in this blank. > > In a repeat chest xray ordered by my PCP - last Friday - the pleural > effusion had actually worsened. My PCP had me go in for a diagnostic > xray - one that would give a measure of the fluid in the lung. He > discussed the situation with Dr.R. They decided to give the lung one > more week to improve on its own. If not - then later this week, I > get to have it drained by needle! In the interim - I need to keep > track of my temp (if it spikes - it could mean an infection in the > effusate). Also, I'm supposed to stay upright, walk, breathe > deeply. I'm doing my part - I hope my body responds! > > Kind regards, > > Debbie > > > > > Hi, I saw your post and I had a few questions if you will indulge > me. 1) What was the final diagnosis? 2) what was the IV > medication that you received? 3) Was the plueral effusion > resolved? Having had peri-carditis those pains are very familiar. > Shelly in Jax Fla > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 Debbie- I am so sorry to hear you aren't back to normal! I hope you feel better soon! Dana Re: pleural effusion > Per Dr.R, it was an infected hematoma (just under the L side of the > diaphragm). He didn't believe it had gotten to the 'abcess' phase > (i.e., it was caught/treated early enough). > > Sorry - I don't remember the IV antibiotic I was on. It seems like > it began with an " I " , but I can't find anything in the PDR. Perhaps > Dr.R can fill in this blank. > > In a repeat chest xray ordered by my PCP - last Friday - the pleural > effusion had actually worsened. My PCP had me go in for a diagnostic > xray - one that would give a measure of the fluid in the lung. He > discussed the situation with Dr.R. They decided to give the lung one > more week to improve on its own. If not - then later this week, I > get to have it drained by needle! In the interim - I need to keep > track of my temp (if it spikes - it could mean an infection in the > effusate). Also, I'm supposed to stay upright, walk, breathe > deeply. I'm doing my part - I hope my body responds! > > Kind regards, > > Debbie > > > > > Hi, I saw your post and I had a few questions if you will indulge > me. 1) What was the final diagnosis? 2) what was the IV > medication that you received? 3) Was the plueral effusion > resolved? Having had peri-carditis those pains are very familiar. > Shelly in Jax Fla > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 dear debbie I hope that the lung clears up so u dont have to have the needle to drain it. i will keep u in my thoughts and prayers hugs marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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