What to do for soreness in the back from the lung area and soreness in lymph nodes?
Patient: I was diagnosed with a flu like virus and went into upper resp infection. They gave me z pak and one week worth of protozone and then another week s worth. I still have flem, trying to get my energy back and now I notice that I have I guess lymph nodes very sore all down my right side and left side of my trunk. It is also sore on my back from the lung area down. What should I do? Doctor: Hello,  Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, there is one type of uncommon pneumonia in which the Zpak is 100% effective--mycoplasma. Otherwise it fails about a third of the time maybe slightly more. With phlegm, fever, chills, etc.  Those are quite serious signs and starting over with another DIFFERENT treatment would generally be done. Pain in the lung is a sign of pneumonia That would be bad, too.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist