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Repetitive Monkey · 04-29-2004, 11:10 AM

The last week or so I've worked a lot on my aquariums, often in not more than some light pants and a t-shirt (it's a wet hobby), with w<b></b>indows wide open. Upon waking up two days ago I noticed a stabbing pain in the right side of my chest and I attributed it to sleeping in a no good position. However the pain still persists and I feel it is definitely in the lung rather than any sorrounding muscle tissue, and breathing causes a sharp pain.

As for the question... Is it ok to ride it out instead of going to the doctor? I am not a fan of use of antibiotics unless it is absolutely necessary, and I understand this is all the doctor give you for pneumonia any way. On the other hand, a lot of people used to die of untreated pneumonia in the old days.

Any thoughts?

04-29-2004, 11:10 AM
Repetitive Monkey Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,505	I think I've got pneumonia, any point in going to the doctor? The last week or so I've worked a lot on my aquariums, often in not more than some light pants and a t-shirt (it's a wet hobby), with w<b></b>indows wide open. Upon waking up two days ago I noticed a stabbing pain in the right side of my chest and I attributed it to sleeping in a no good position. However the pain still persists and I feel it is definitely in the lung rather than any sorrounding muscle tissue, and breathing causes a sharp pain. As for the question... Is it ok to ride it out instead of going to the doctor? I am not a fan of use of antibiotics unless it is absolutely necessary, and I understand this is all the doctor give you for pneumonia any way. On the other hand, a lot of people used to die of untreated pneumonia in the old days. Any thoughts? Last edited by Repetitive Monkey; 04-29-2004 at 11:12 AM..