tonya
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I have recurrent percarditis, which I have had since 1996. I had it straight for the first 2 years, and now I get an episode about every 6 months. I was at the doctor today showing an effusion and I am in severve pain. I am 6 months pregnant now so there is nothing they can do for me.  I have to live with the pain and stay on bedrest.  I do understand what it is like. Good luck.