So the past 3 months I’ve had bronchitis turned pneumonia. I recently had a chest X-ray done to determine that the pneumonia (and what they thought to be pleurisy) is gone and they said everything looks healed. The problem is, I still have this irritating tender pain under my left breast and into my side. My heart rate is still fairly high at 80-115bpm according to my Fitbit. Sleeping on my left side is still very painful. Wearing a bra is also annoying because the bottom strap goes across where the tenderness directly is. Picking heavy things up is painful, especially lifting and twisting to get my toddler in her car seat. If I slouch I get pinches of dull pain. No matter what I do it’s there. I feel it with every deep breath I take.

My primary says it could be tender Breasts from pregnancy and my heart rate could be elevated from being pregnant and getting over being sick. She said my heart and lungs sound good. She also said the pain could be musculoskeletal at this point but rest and Tylenol will help.

My next OB/GYN appointment isn’t until mid feb. I’m so in-tune with my body and feel frustrated that I can’t get a clear answer as to what’s wrong with me and what can help. It’s been over 2 months that I’ve had this very annoying constant pain. Tylenol unfortunately doesn’t really help. I have a 2.5 year old and I feel so guilty that I can’t run and chase her around like I usually can.

I feel like it could be anything from a muscle, bruised ribs, breast gland or breast tissue. Either way, I have no idea what it is or how to get rid of the pain for good!

Any help or advice would be amazing!! I’m 15 weeks pregnant.

TIA!