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Posted 12/18/2010 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
I have been going to the Doctor for years complaining about breathing difficulties. In 1998 they diagnosed Asthma. In 2010 they have diagnosed not Asthma, yet I suffer from symptoms similar to Asthma and find it very difficult to walk up 2 flights of stairs or exercise. Anyone any I deas what it could be. Have you got the same problem?




Nadolig llawen!
Posted 12/18/2010 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not a doctor so I'm just guessing here.  You could have chronic bronchitis.  I had that when I smoked.  Emphysema is another problem that would cause that symptom.  There is another illness called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), too.  I'm not saying you have any of these but I do think you need to find out what is going on.  It could get worse and you might need meds for it. 

 

When I get an upper respiratory illness, I usually get chronic bronchitis.  I'm given an inhaler.  The Advair inhaler works best for me and it helps me breathe better until I'm over the illness.  Also, allergies can cause shortness of breath.

 

If you are really overweight, that can cause shortness of breath, too.  I lost 85 pounds about six years ago and before I lost the weight, going up stairs made me short of breath, too.

 

So, go back to the doctor or get a second opinion.  You should know what is happening and why.  This isn't a fibro problem.

 

By the way, Merry Christmas to you, too!  I do have some Welsh background.  smilewinkgrin

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/19/2010 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
YES!! I have major breathing problems. They won't diagnose me with any asthma. I have been to pulmonologist and allergist. I have a breathing machine here at the house now. It is the only thing that calms things down enough for me to breathe normal again!! They still have no clues why that helps though. every dr I have been to say that my lungs sound clear. I gave up asking for an answer as to what it was when the breathing machine helped take it away.
Posted 12/19/2010 11:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi teddybr3174 have you had this problem for years like I have. Is it the same as mine? No obvious ailments yet it is terribly difficult to breath out? There is a sort of grinding sound to the lungs when you breath out as well...Yet the Dr's can't hear it...Odd innit!
Posted 12/19/2010 1:01 PM (GMT 0)

I have been diagnosed with asthma.  Luckily one time when the shortness of breath started up, I was at an  allergist's office.  She had me breath into one of her machines again, and it read that my lung capacity was less than it had been a few moments before.  She told  me to use a peak-flo monitor throughout the day to find out just how often the episodes occured, and how severe they were. 

I do not know your situation, but using a peak-flo monitor every day will help you to see if your lung capacity actually changes during episodes.  I spent about $12.00 (at cost) for mine.  You can find them in medical supply stores.  My doc wrote a script in case insurance would cover it, but you do not need a script to buy one.  They are really easy to use, and small enough to bring with you anywhere.

Any breathing problem gets in the way of life!  We put up Christmas lights outside yesterday, an my lungs are so sore now.  If I dont take it easy (during my holiday season!), I will be very sick in a couple of days, needing anitbiotics and stuck in bed. 

Is this condition realted to fibro?  I do not know.  Asthma developed after the fibro started up in me.  A sibling has asthma, but I'm the only family member with fibro.   My pulmonogist does not see a relationship between the two conditions as of yet. 

Sometimes the muscle pain in my chest is fibro.  I can get fibro anywhere, and pretty much know the difference between muscle pain realted to it, and some other different and exciting problem.  The cardiologst tells me my heart is fine.  Besides, the pain is not by the heart, it is closer to my side. 

There is an allergy/asthma forum on this site.  I go in there sometimes myself.  The people in there may have some insite to offer you. 

Hope you feel better.  Take care.

FreeSpirit

Posted 12/19/2010 5:20 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't have this problem until my fibro started. I never had any asthma or breathing problems until my fibro started. It is definitely frustrating to not be able to breathe yet every dr tells you that you are fine. I was in the dr's office and coughing so bad that I couldn't talk and yet he told me I was fine lol. A breathing treatment later and I was fine!! No one in my family has asthma or fibro so go figure
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