I have pneumonia

This is the first time I've ever had pneumonia and I don't know what to expect. How long does this last? I really need to get back to work and the gym. Has anyone else had it? I have been sick for about 3 days now- thought it was a bad cold until I went to the doctor yesterday and got X-rays and they said it was pneumonia. I haven't even been out of bed except to go to bathroom and doctor. I have to go pick up my prescription antibiotics before the pharmacy closes in a few hours and I am really dreading getting out.

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being · 36-40, F

I got it once but I was a particular case, I didn't get a proper diagnosis and I've stayed 10 days in bed at home. I was forced to visit the hospital when I got apnea and couldn't breathe and despite being in the hospital it took them few days to diagnose me. I've stayed a week in the hospital and then it took me a couple of months to get back to normal.
So take care of yourself and take your healing days seriously and don't rush to go out. Let your body rest
But of course every case is very different!!!
Give yourself plenty of vitamins through fruit and veggies and soups and rest.

Mardrae · F

@being I haven't eaten at all, although I did go to sonic and get a medium onion rings after I left the doctor yesterday