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Posted 2/20/2012 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
I have recently been feeling like an elephant is sitting on my chest when i do any amount of activity. i cant catch my breath and my inhaler is not helping this problem? This weekend i was walking around a very small video store for about 10 min. and completely became unable to breath. tried breathing slow. nothing worked. within  15 min my husband had me at the er i was slobering all over my self and could not catch my breathe after 4 puffs of my inhaler and i was scared to death.... i seriously didnt know what was going on. they told me it was anxiety attack and i hyperventilated.  they did not do any test. now im home and i cant do any amount of activity without becoming short of breathe. this is a new problem for me. i do have anxiety disorder but usually something triggers it. this time i was in a perfectly fine mood and not worried or anything. any advice? my doc is closed today ofcourse it is a holiday.
Posted 2/20/2012 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Tired and welcome.

I am sorry that this is happening to you. It does sound awful and scary. When you went to the ER, you say they did not do any test? No test on lung function (you have asthma I assume b/c of inhaler) or heart monitor/EKG?

I don't see how they could in good conscience dx you with anxiety, without first ruling out any physical causes.

If this a completely new problem, that is exacerbated by activity, I would urge you to go back and get it checked out again if it continues/gets worse.

When you go in, don't mention that you have any anxiety issues, and insist that they rule out a physical problem....I don't mean to scare you, it's just that you deserve to know for certain what is going on!

I hope that you get the answers that you are looking for soon. Let us know how it goes if you'd like, and post with us anytime. We are here to listen and support!:)

Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/20/2012 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
thanx scaredy i need to do that to get testing done
Posted 2/20/2012 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
gonna make a appt at my doc and see if she with set up testing for eeg or ekg and other test......im so scared to do anything here at home......i have so much to do here and i need to snap out of this. i feel worthless.....i just hope it passes
Posted 2/20/2012 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
You are certainly not worthless! Something either anxiety related, or other problem is just going on, and sometimes you just need to rest and take it easy! There is nothing wrong with that.:)

I had the flu this weekend, and you should see my house at the moment!

No worrying about anything, but taking care of yourself for now, okay?

Let us know how you are doing soon:)

S.C.
Posted 2/20/2012 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
thanx for your care and concern. im just chillin and watchin a lil tv which is not normal for me.  i need to be doing other stuff but im makin myself stay seated. thanx for the advice.......
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