Pleurisy

wow-my 28 yr old daughter just went thru that...she was on antibiotics,steroids,and inhaler...within 3 days her pain was gone.by the end of the week she was normal...didnt they put her on these meds?? if not-thats what she needs.

I just had this 2 weeks ago and my DH has had it twice before. Just keep on the pain meds, believe me I understand. I am preggo and all I could take was Tylenol!!! I used heat and just tried not to lay on that side or move around too much. Sorry I can't help much, it took 3 or so days to be able to rest comfortably.

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I looked it up, because I had never heard of it, and it sounds terrible. So sorry that she is going through that! If the pain is from inflammation, and not excess fluid in the membranes, the Motrin should help somewhat...but maybe an ice pack would be better than a heating pad?? Here is a link to a site that has a list of ways to reduce inflammation : http://www.thedietchannel.com/Natural-Health-Tips-to-Redu...
Sounds like from I read there is not much you can do besides treat the underlying cause and manage the pain as much as you can, which you are already doing

Hi J.. I will second the OPC-3 suggestion. Email with questions.

HI J.! I am so sorry your daughter is going through this! I have no idea what to do but was wondering if taking baths would help the pain. I just got over a horrible infection and the only thing that relieved my pain was a hot bath. I took at least 5 baths a day!
I hope she feels better soon!