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pneumonia

  1. frozenborderline

    Getting an accurate Pulse Oximeter

    I need accurate pulse oximeter for a few reasons. One being I am recovering from pneumonia outpatient. Two being I'm on. Big doses of pain medications, and sedatives , which combined can certainly lead to hypoxia. I used to have one that had an alarm if pulse or oxygen went too low or high...
  2. frozenborderline

    Does pneumonia cause generalized muscle pains and spasms? Or PEM?

    I have this in hospital during cci surgery recovery and my ability to move is suddenly way worse, pain and muscle spasms way worse, they're being unclear about whether the pneumonia is totally the problem It could be worsened tethered cord. But the pneumonia and low grade fever could maybe...
  3. B

    Lung & breathing trouble

    I thought a long time about posting this here bcs I doubt the relevance but I do so anyway. Maybe for some it may ring a bell. Or some maybe able to help me out as I found out on this forum are the best non-MD medics. ;) * Because I sometimes have attacks of breathing difficulties (different...