Trouble Breathing

Enigma · Post by **Enigma** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:28 pm

I have been having breathing problems lately that have gotten to the point were they affect my work. I have been off work for a second day now and have a general out of breath feeling almost all the time. I cant seem to do anything active because of it. I went to the doctor 2 days ago and the doctor gave me albuterol and antibiotics, but so far nothing has changed. I dont know what to do about or who to talk to.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:42 pm

Hello Enigma, it sounds like you might be hyperventilating. That can be due to anxiety and stress. Have you tried the deep breathing exercises? They helped me. I hope you are able to find relief soon.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:56 pm

Thanks for the reply hopeful. I have been trying to do the breathing exercises and sometimes it seems to help. I even get woken up in the middle of the night from it and find my heart racing as well.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:23 am

*UPDATE*

Went to the doctor again because I still couldn't breath very well and physical activity only made it worse. They tested my oxygen, lungs and blood. All was good except for my potassium was low. Has anyone ever had issues with low potassium and what symptoms?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:41 am

Hi Enigma, yes, I have had my potassium run a little low and I get heart palpitations with it. I take a supplement every day to keep it in range.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 3:25 am

I find myself wondering if my breathing problem is just in my head. Though I do not yet have the results of my heart tests yet all my other tests were good. It also has only been going on for a couple of months. Could it be related to my reflux? Could it be some kind of perpetual anxiety that makes me think I cant breath when I exert myself? I dont know what to make of it. All I know is I am tired of being afraid that there is something wrong and tired of being reduced to sedentary activities.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 9:09 am

I can relate to you Enigma because I have had this problem for a number of years. I believe most of it is in my head because of the fear that I will get emphysema like my Mom did. She passed away in '98 (RIP Mom) but I am sure the majority of my problems with it is because of the stress and anxiety levels. I have let myself become so involved watching my breathing that it has become an obsession with me. I have to get myself doing something physical to get my mind off of it and then I don't notice it near as much. I know the breathing is more anxiety related because I found that on very low stress level days when I am actually feeling pretty good and smiling I can do housework with little to no problems with the breathing, however on the days that I am really stressing and fighting anxiety/panic I will have troubles with the breathing and trying to do something physical. Anxiety can play such negative havoc on us. We just have to think positive and stop letting it bog us down. It's time to kick that ugly mean monster to the CURB! Hang in there you are not alone my friend.

God bless,
Susan

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:09 pm

Had my echo-cardiogram done today and it revealed a murmur. I dont know it this is causing my anxiety, pains and breathing trouble. I'm so sick of all the problems, I wish God would take it all away.