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Posted 10/15/2014 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
I have been to the ER in the last month, my family doc multiple times, the asthma center - they say my lungs seem ok. It seems like upper airway restriction. Could be vocal cord dysfunction. But this shortness of breath has been here before. Years ago - and for the last 10 years - off and on...

Anyone else get periods of SOB the last for like a month? That's what I'm going on. Some days I'm ok, some days it is just a little bothersome... today, it's HORRID.

I HATE taking Ativan but I have taken .5 mg today. I will probably take more before bed because I just can't shake it.

It probably isn't helping that I got 2 breathing treatments today and one was a stimulant.

It makes me yawn, or want to yawn... if I could just get a deep enough breath but it feels like it wont' go all the way down. Anyone else relate?
Posted 10/15/2014 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yep! Everyday for the last 5 months I have suffered from not being able to get a deep breath (air hunger). It was really bad over the summer and it has improved some. Ive been to the er and my GP and they say I am fine. I've been to the lung doctor and he says my lungs are fine. I've been to the ENT and he says my throat is fine. So anxiety it is!
Posted 10/16/2014 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
Had this happen to me the first time the other night and I'm still on edge about it. One of the worst feelings I've ever dealt with.
Posted 10/16/2014 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Amill,

Sorry you are struggling.:(

Oh boy do I remember that feeling...awful!

A couple of questions...

Do you have asthma? I thought I remembered that you did not....but confused as to why you would then have a breathing treatment....

If you do have asthma...is this not just a symptom, and can your doctor find a better treatment plan than your current one?

When you take your Ativan, what are the results? Do you find relief? This could be pretty indicative of how anxiety related this is...

How about breathing exercises. Which ones have you tried? Do you practice them 3x's a day, daily?...and what results have you had if any?

Let me know about this, so I can better advise.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/16/2014 6:07 AM (GMT 0)
Amil

I have followed your posts. You have basically been cleared, right?

Once I accepted that I was facing anxiety then the fear left! It was beautiful! The symptoms didnt leave but I no longer obsessed and worried over my symptoms. That was miserable.

Sorry to sound like a broken record as I said this in my earlier response to you in a previous thread.

I encourage you to get educated with this disorder, keep practicing your oping techniques, and have your doctors to keep "fine tuning"
your medication. Stay on here and keep sharing with our members. You literally have years and years of wisdom at your fingertips by conversing with them!

Coming on here has been so healing and therapeutic for me! I hope you find comfort soon!

God bless

Cornell

Post Edited (Cornell) : 10/16/2014 12:12:16 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/16/2014 7:34 AM (GMT 0)
Been there.. stayed with me for 6 weeks and very uncomfortable. An adjustment with meds fixed the problem. Had to go to 20mg of lexapro and finally they disappeared.
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