Guest guest Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 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...
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