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March 14th, 2011
Well, I was diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Now, I've got green/yellow mucus. But, my main concern is- my shoulder is hurting, my back, my sides, I get a stabbing pain in the center of my chest when I breathe in, or in my heart [or the area that feels like my heart] & I have a hard time catching my breath.

I guess I should state my heart has been ruled out- but is this normal?

My blood pressure usually runs about 143/44, which they don't seem concerned about- but it seems low to me. And my heart rate dropped to 44 the other day- but I took a deep breath & it jumped up to 100 again.

I'm not sure- but I'm more concerned of my arm, jaw, back, shoulder & neck hurting. Is this normal for an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection? Everytime I go to the ER for these things- my heart is ruled out & I look like an idiot.

I'm a 21 yr old female.
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replied March 15th, 2011
Hello and thank you for posting your health query on E health Forum.

The history provided suggests that you might be having a pneumonia which might have complicated the sinusitis that you had in the first place.

The symptoms are associated with the infection in the respiratory system and not the heart.

Any severe bacterial infection does result in systemic symptoms like body ache, myalgia headache , and these symptoms do subside within a few days after effective treatment with antibiotics and supportive medications.

You might benefit by NSAIDs (Ibuprofen) or tylenol for the body ache and reduction of the inflammation.

You might seek consultation of your treating doctor for an examination and proper treatment.

I hope this helps.


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