Dyspnea

Posted by scbarb79 @scbarb79, Jul 12 10:15am

For over 15 years I have had dyspnea while walking which makes me short of breath and unable to stand up straight while walking. I have seen cardiologists and pulmonologists and all tests are normal. Anybody hear of this?

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gloaming | @gloaming | Jul 12 11:37am

I have not, sorry, but have you had your spine checked out via X-ray for stenosis? It's just a wild guess from me, but possibly you have an arthritic or stenosed column that impacts on a nerve when you are (want to) walk correctly erect. I'm out of my depth, again I'm sorry, and I don't mean for you to grab onto my suggestion as if finally someone has your condition dialed in. I'm fishing....

scbarb79 | @scbarb79 | Jul 12 12:01pm

I have osteoporosis but the shortness of breath was long before the osteoporosis I’ll speak to my doctor. Thanks

scbarb79 | @scbarb79 | Jul 29 12:47pm

In reply to @gloaming "I have not, sorry, but have you had your spine checked out via X-ray for stenosis?..." + (show)

Guess what? You were right about spinal stenosis. Saw my ortho today and he confirmed it. Having an MRI Wednesday and seeing doctor again on Monday to decide next move. Thank you so much!!!

gloaming | @gloaming | Jul 29 4:28pm

Well....even a broken clock is right twice a day! 😀

I'm just happy that you got it figured out and that you see a lighted path ahead of you. Makes a huge difference.

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