Vibration in chest upon deep breath/lying down

So for the past 3 years (I know, 3 years) ever since I was about 12 weeks pregnant with my son, I've noticed after lying down that the first deep breath I take, there is vibrating in chest/lungs/ back. Happens every time I lay down sometimes when I bend over even. Or sometomes when I havent take a deep breath in awhile. It is usually cleared after the end of one deep breath. The best i can describe it as is vibration or rattling feeling. I have had a clear chest x Ray and will be getting a chest ct done Tuesday. But no one seems to have any clue as to what it could be. After some internet searching , I think it might be gravity dependent Atelectisis. At this point, its causing me major anxiety because noone can figure it out. Anyone had anything similar and found an answer??!!!

Hi Penny,

I do hope you find the answers you need soon! I can understand how a mystery symptom causes anxiety! Hibee has advised you well above...so I will just add a link for some great relaxation/stress relieving exercises to try.:)

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/panic.asp

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

Let us know how everything goes with your tests and search for answers...

...and post with us anytime for anxiety support!

Scaredy Cat

Hi JFish and welcome.:)

We have not heard back from the OP of this thread after her initial message.

Previous to this issue, has anxiety ever been a challenge for you?

I do encourage you to check out the links I posted for her, and see if some self help makes a difference.

Post with us anytime for anxiety support,

Scaredy Cat

Does anybody have an update to this? I am pregnant now and experiencing the same thing. It is really scaring me! Please help.

I have HA REALLY bad... But I know this particular feeling is not caused by anxiety because it happens at night when I wake up from sleeping and I'm not feeling anxious. I have been having reflux issues. My pulmonologist suggested I could be getting some acid from reflux into the lungs but that suggestion doesn't really satisfy me... I was hoping someone else had experienced the same so I could feel better!

I know this is super old but I asked my doctor whay this was, because I have all the exact same symptoms. She said it is the diaphragm and sometimes especially laying down it moves upward towards the lungs and makes that feeling. I have had or for almost 4 years, so I am sure it's nothing sinister. Hope this helps!

It is sad that these days many issues health wise, that are experienced by people prone to anxiety, are often dismissed as caused by anxiety. I to have had this issue, among others, most of which prevents date any anxiety or panic attack. Any further information about this would be much appreciated, I've had many weird feelings when breathing, however my breathing tends to stay pretty normal with few if any drawbacks from any symptoms. Possible inflammation of the diaphragm due to inflammation of the esophagus?

Penny, I know this is years later but I’m having the SAME symptoms... when I breathe deeply (only when laying down on my back) upon my first breath I feel rumbling in my right upper lung area. Trying to get a CT but it’s taking a while.. what did you find out? Hoping you see this.... even though it’s five years later.

Hey there any update on this ?

You are responding to a thread that was last active over 4 years ago and the OP has not been active in over 6 years. You won't get a response by repeatedly asking for updates - please start your own thread. I must warn you that the Boards are notoriously slow, and responses the same.

Sharon