Pleural effusion in lung

Posted by Linda Moross @lmoross, Sep 16, 2023

Anyone gave pleural effusion? Mine developed in my left lung after pneumonia. Prior to that my lungs were healthy. I first had an attempted needle removal of the fluid that failed. I was hospitalized in August for a chest tube through which enzymes were introduced to break up the fluid sacs. It produced over two liters of fluid but did not clear the lung. I developed illness in the hospital including hospital pneumonia and liver issues due to being pumped full of antibiotics. Three to four days promised hospitalization turned into 19. I discharged myself after my doctor ordered a colleague to do another needle removal and he refused saying it wouldn’t help and was dangerous. I walked into the hospital on my own and had to be wheelchaired out far sicker. I now have digestive problems, weakness, dizziness and breathing issues far worse than when I went in. Forgot my heart also went into Afib, which it had only done once with my original pneumonia when I went septic. Now on four heart meds.
Traveling to Nayo in two weeks for hopeful answers. Thanks for reading all this!

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I think that is a typo, you are going to the Mayo in 2 weeks. That's brilliant.
We have to have full confidence in our medical team. You have chosen wisely.
Good for you in not 'folding' under such a distressing time. Getting on with a full and complete assessment is key.
All the very best in this next step!
Well done!

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@thisoldewe

I think that is a typo, you are going to the Mayo in 2 weeks. That's brilliant.
We have to have full confidence in our medical team. You have chosen wisely.
Good for you in not 'folding' under such a distressing time. Getting on with a full and complete assessment is key.
All the very best in this next step!
Well done!

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Yes. I often hit the N on my iPhone instead of the M. Thank you for your encouraging thoughts!

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You are in great hands at Mayo! In Rochester the Pulmonary Department is excellent. Praying for a speedy recovery.

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