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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HappyCamper74 · M

I've had it a couple of times. It takes a couple of weeks to get over it. It's very serious. You need to take ur meds and take good care of urself. Ur going to be very weak and the congestion is awful. Coughing is very rough and deep. Watch for passing out from coughing so hard. And be cautious of collapsing lungs. Just plan on taking it easy for a couple of weeks.