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Posted 1/4/2016 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had shortness of breath associated with Hiatal Hernia or GERD? I have been having shortness of breath off and on. My doctor did a chest x-ray, gave me an inhaler for Asthma and sent me for a pulmonary breathing test, which we haven't gotten the results for yet. She gave me a sample of a medicine called Dexilant. I had been taking prescription Omeprazole 20 mg for years since I was diagnosed with GERD & a hiatal hernia. The Dexilant I thought was helping but I had another bout of shortness of breath, chest tightness, nausea and being very tired again this past weekend. I just want to breathe normally again!
Posted 1/4/2016 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. I recognize your symptoms from my own experience. There is just nothing that will make you feel better when you are having chest pain and SOB... no matter who you are.

Good luck with the new meds.
Posted 1/4/2016 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply. I wish something would help!

I had Graves Disease which caused hyperthyroidism and I ended up having my entire thyroid removed. I am on Synthroid & Liothyronine to attempt to keep my thyroid levels balanced. I was wondering if Shortness of Breath could be cause by my levels going to low. You would think between all of my doctors, they could figure this out.

I hope you find some answers and have good days ahead.
Posted 1/4/2016 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
hello. my early symptoms, were shortness of breath, and was thought to be caused by anxiety. as the hernia got larger, it was preventing a lung from expanding. as the hernia got worse, i thought great, i am having a heart attack. chest x ray, confirmed the initial diagnoses, and barium swallow, sealed the deal. now i am 5 months, post surgery, and finally starting to feel better. good luck.
Posted 1/4/2016 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
Was the surgery to remove the hernia? How was the recovery?
Posted 1/4/2016 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
HollysHobby:

How long since your last EGD?

Sharon
Posted 1/4/2016 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Sharon:

It was so long ago, can't even remember. I would have to say 10 years.
Posted 1/5/2016 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
yes, the surgery was to repair the hernia. the recovery is challenging, big learning curve, but manageable.
Posted 1/5/2016 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
After you get the results of the pulmonary tests, I suggest that you see a gastro doctor and schedule an EGD. That's probably the best first step in finding out what is going on.
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