fibro and breathing difficulties

Has anyone had difficulty breathing with fibro? I have incredible tightness in my shoulders and upper back and that's been one of the worst areas for me since I was diagnosed. In the past two months this feeling of not getting a full breath has escalated to the point where it's affecting everything I do. Sleep is disturbed, eating is affected. I went to my doctor with it, she did an ekg which showed irregular heart beat and sent me to the er in an ambulance. I passed the stress test the next day with no trouble. They sent me home saying it could be musculal/skeletal but physical therapy only seems to give temporary relief.
Does anyone know if this could be related to a thyroid problem? I saw that on a couple of web sites but would love to hear from someone who has experienced this problem. Thank you for your time.

I have this from time to time. Don't know if it's related to the fms or not.

snowberry (who thanks Jesus for His peace)

The carbon dioxide/oxygen thing sounds right to me. I find myself yawning a lot which< I believe, is an attempt to get rid of the co2 buildup. I still think, though, that the muscles are involved because if I can get someone to press on a few points around my shoulder blades something seems to "let go" and I can get a full breath. This week has been pretty rough because I had a cold (flu?) that turned into bronchitis.

I've had problems with getting a full breath since I first developed symptoms of fibro. I can't seem to do any kind of physical activity without getting short of breath. Walking from my apartment to class wears me out completely, and I can't even walk back anymore because it's uphill, I have to drive. Just taking a walk makes me need a nap.

It feels mostly like I just don't get enough oxygen, so I would easily believe that there's something going on in my lungs. My rheumy is convinced that it's lung capacity and if I exercised more it would get better, but I think I'll talk to my primary about it when I see again.

-Sandi

Selkie,  I have had this problem for a while.  Since I have to have my bed raised in order to breathe comfortably.  I sometimes have to yawn to catch my breath.  My doctor thinks I am experiencing anxiety, so I have begun meditation to calm down.  I too cannot sleep because of it.  I have to talk to myself when I feel it coming on.  I have been checked physically for problems with my heart and I do not have any.  I do have hyperthyroidism.  I have had this illness since I was very young.  Do not get fearful, just try to relax and talk to yourself until you feel better.  I hope this helps. It has helped me to relax.