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Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?
Lung Health | Last Active: Feb 23 2:30pm | Replies (175)Comment receiving replies
Good morning Alison,
At three months I was still extrememely breathless also. I had constant oxygen and even then struggled if I went out on the deck or tried to walk in the yard with my portable POC. Don't lose hope; it does get better.
My heart rate still gets extremely high as my heart struggles to help keep me oxygenated. I'm on extended release Metoprolol to lower my racing heartbeat.
I have very low blood pressure, so it is a balancing act as Metoprolol also lowers your blood pressure.
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I have right phrenic nerve damage from radiation to abdomen and chemotherapy. I have known this for 7 years. I have used a BiPap since that diagnosis but find that over time my activity level has dropped due to shortness of breath. I was on Metoprolol XL for a long time but had to be taken off of it when I began using inhalers for asthma/COPD. I keep an oximeter at hand to monitor my oxygen levels. It is discouraging to be so limited, but still life is good.