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What Causes Fatigue After Bacterial Pneumonia And How Long Does It Take To Cure?

I have had a bacterial pneumonia since Xmas (perhaps before), and have finished all my antibiotics, no longer having the violent coughing. It is going on 2 weeks and 5 days, and no more coughing, but extreme fatigue and shortness of breath with ordinary activities (doing the wash) exhaust me, difficulty walking the dog two blocks up the road etc. I have been sleeping long hours, and resting a lot. No appetite but force myself to eat solids, drink protein drinks, take a lot of vitamins, pro-biotics, etc....and drink plenty of liquids. I am normally a very fit 69 year old female, swimming strongly 3 x week for 50 minutes, going to the gym etc.. I am prone to allergy related asthma with weather changes and pollens and have been dealing with atrial fib successfully. This pneumonia came from nowhere as I was the picture of health before it hit. Should I be concerned that I am so tired? How long should this fatigue go on? I have a doctor whom I ve seen twice now, just wondering if you have any input. Thanks for you insight. terry
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
I have gone through your history in detail. I am happy to read that your concern towards your health by keeping healthy lifestyle behavior.
Not to worry, you just had a bacterial infection of lungs for which you a taken a proper treatment from your consultant.
Your easy fatigability will come down in some time. Because of the infection and the treatment you have taken for the bacterial infection has reduced your immunity as your taking lots of fluids and protein rich diet definitely your immunity will boost up and you can be back to your normal fitness.
Nothing to worry keep up your healthy life style behavior.
Thank you
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What Causes Fatigue After Bacterial Pneumonia And How Long Does It Take To Cure?

Hello, I have gone through your history in detail. I am happy to read that your concern towards your health by keeping healthy lifestyle behavior. Not to worry, you just had a bacterial infection of lungs for which you a taken a proper treatment from your consultant. Your easy fatigability will come down in some time. Because of the infection and the treatment you have taken for the bacterial infection has reduced your immunity as your taking lots of fluids and protein rich diet definitely your immunity will boost up and you can be back to your normal fitness. Nothing to worry keep up your healthy life style behavior. Thank you