Post Partum Illness

Not sure really where to post this. I'm new to this site.

I was healthy and happy until I gave birth to my daughter August 19, 2013.

I was induced and had the epidural.

Since then I have had severe breathing problems, and it's ruining my life.

There's something wrong with me and nobody can tell me what it is.

The first few months I was really really sick. I am better now, but

I feel like there's something wrong inside my body, like I can breathe but feels like

there is an obstruction or something, I don't know how to really explain it.

I have it all day, everyday. I can't get rid of it.

I have had blood work, chest X ray, EKG all done. All normal.

It is NOT anxiety/depression. I have had that all before a few times. I know what that feels like.

I don't know what to do anymore. I'm so tired of living with this crap.

Please help

Post Edited By Moderator (getting by) : 12/30/2013 3:04:44 AM (GMT-7)

Last year I was having problems with food hurting as it traveled down my throat and at times causing a white foam to come up. Drs kept saying it was acid reflux but I didn't think that was it. I finally convinced my dr to send me for an upper gi. They found that my esophagus had swollen shut! It had to be opened up with a balloon. Turns out I have a rare problem where my white blood cells attack the lining of my esophagus. I take medicines for it but have had to have it opened back up twice more.

My point is, if you really feel like its not anxiety/depression then you have to be your own advocate. Tell your dr that while you appreciate his efforts that you'd like to see a pulmonologist (expert in respiratory), or wherever you feel this problem stems from. You should prepare yourself, though. It is possible that this is some form of anxiety. See the specialist and get their view but don't if that specialist says it is anxiety (after an good exam) then you should consider a psychologist. A good psychologist can help you find the source of the problem if it is anxiety or depression and help you find ways to cope.