Facebook Pixel
EmpowHER Guest
Q: 

Pneumothorax

By Anonymous August 13, 2010 - 7:14pm
 
Rate This

i had Pneumothorax i got a chest tube inserted and now its out its been about a week ive been on pain meds for the pain and wonderin how long till i fully recover cus im still hurting

Add a Comment1 Comments

EmpowHER Guest
Anonymous

I saw this was an old post unanswered, but I thought I'd contribute to anyone who is looking for more info:

I am currently recovering from a Spontaneous Pneumothorax. When I was discharged they gave me a 4 to 6 week expected recovery time. I am on week 3 and I am only feeling a bruised on my rib. I get tired still- but from week to week I see amazing results. However don't be fooled by how great you feel- the muscles still need time to repair inside.
I just walk every morning for my exercise. But I guess it differs from patient to patient. Just listen to your body and don't get to ahead of yourself.

June 9, 2011 - 11:05am
Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.

Tags:

Pneumothorax

Get Email Updates

Pneumothorax Guide

Have a question? We're here to help. Ask the Community.

ASK

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!