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On going shortness of breath

Posted by boredsilly @boredsilly, Dec 6, 2017

Had cardio inversion, pacemaker, various inhalers, nebuliser/w/abutarol. ETC!! Dr. says no more to do, see a pulmonologist!

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cognac | @cognac | Dec 20, 2017
In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hello @boredsilly, @cognac, @patriciapatricia, I'd like to welcome you, and thank you for joining Mayo Clinic..." + (show)
@kanaazpereira

Hello @boredsilly, @cognac, @patriciapatricia,

I'd like to welcome you, and thank you for joining Mayo Clinic Connect.

@boredsilly, you are not alone in the symptoms you've described. I'd like to introduce you to @bergordon, who has had 2 cardioversions, and to @cherriann, whose husband also has shortness of breath; you can view their posts in these discussions:
– https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chest-tightness-even-after-stents/
– https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/any-new-help-for-long-time-chf-diagnosis/

@cognac, we have some very active, insightful discussions in the "Lung Health" group on Connect, which you may wish to go through: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-conditions/
May I ask if you would share a few more details about your lung health, and why you need back surgery?

@patriciapatricia, may I ask what brings you to Connect? We look forward to getting to know all of you.

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patriciapatricia - In response to your question, I'm seeing a therapist for Depression and she suggested it.

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cognac | @cognac | Dec 20, 2017
In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hello @boredsilly, @cognac, @patriciapatricia, I'd like to welcome you, and thank you for joining Mayo Clinic..." + (show)
@kanaazpereira

Hello @boredsilly, @cognac, @patriciapatricia,

I'd like to welcome you, and thank you for joining Mayo Clinic Connect.

@boredsilly, you are not alone in the symptoms you've described. I'd like to introduce you to @bergordon, who has had 2 cardioversions, and to @cherriann, whose husband also has shortness of breath; you can view their posts in these discussions:
– https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chest-tightness-even-after-stents/
– https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/any-new-help-for-long-time-chf-diagnosis/

@cognac, we have some very active, insightful discussions in the "Lung Health" group on Connect, which you may wish to go through: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-conditions/
May I ask if you would share a few more details about your lung health, and why you need back surgery?

@patriciapatricia, may I ask what brings you to Connect? We look forward to getting to know all of you.

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kanaazpereia, Did I respond to your questions sufficiently? Do you need more information on my lung health or need for back surgery? I so, please let me know.

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cognac | @cognac | Dec 20, 2017
In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hello @boredsilly, @cognac, @patriciapatricia, I'd like to welcome you, and thank you for joining Mayo Clinic..." + (show)
@kanaazpereira

Hello @boredsilly, @cognac, @patriciapatricia,

I'd like to welcome you, and thank you for joining Mayo Clinic Connect.

@boredsilly, you are not alone in the symptoms you've described. I'd like to introduce you to @bergordon, who has had 2 cardioversions, and to @cherriann, whose husband also has shortness of breath; you can view their posts in these discussions:
– https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chest-tightness-even-after-stents/
– https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/any-new-help-for-long-time-chf-diagnosis/

@cognac, we have some very active, insightful discussions in the "Lung Health" group on Connect, which you may wish to go through: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-conditions/
May I ask if you would share a few more details about your lung health, and why you need back surgery?

@patriciapatricia, may I ask what brings you to Connect? We look forward to getting to know all of you.

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kanaazpereia, I forgot. Thank you for suggesting joining the lung group. I'm going there now.

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boredsilly | @boredsilly | Jan 12, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @boredsilly As @kanaazpereira mentioned, I have had 2 cardiopulmonary exercise tests and it is a..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @boredsilly

As @kanaazpereira mentioned, I have had 2 cardiopulmonary exercise tests and it is a good test, especially where breathing problems are concerned. It is different than the traditional stress exercise test in that you wear a facial mask apparatus over your mouth and your oxygen levels are recorded as well as the EKG (heart information). You will probably need to visit a larger medical center in order to have this test. Here is some information from Mayo regarding this test, http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)60946-4/pdf

I would certainly recommend a second opinion. How long have you had this problem?

Teresa

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After another hospital stay, diagnosed with UTI-feeling better as yesterday went shopping & to my appointment at the clinic.Tried to make dinner, but had a relapse, starting to sweat & the same old tired feeling! Guess I overdid it!!

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cherriann | @cherriann | Jan 12, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @boredsilly As @kanaazpereira mentioned, I have had 2 cardiopulmonary exercise tests and it is a..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @boredsilly

As @kanaazpereira mentioned, I have had 2 cardiopulmonary exercise tests and it is a good test, especially where breathing problems are concerned. It is different than the traditional stress exercise test in that you wear a facial mask apparatus over your mouth and your oxygen levels are recorded as well as the EKG (heart information). You will probably need to visit a larger medical center in order to have this test. Here is some information from Mayo regarding this test, http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)60946-4/pdf

I would certainly recommend a second opinion. How long have you had this problem?

Teresa

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Sounds like you've been through this routine a few times, so probably know what next step is. If like me, it is back to the doctor and meds.

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gibbs | @gibbs | Feb 4, 2018
In reply to @cognac "I, too, endure shortness of breath. How do you get things done around the house/apartment?" + (show)
@cognac

I, too, endure shortness of breath. How do you get things done around the house/apartment?

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I was told my shortness of breath was chronic diastolic insufficiency.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 4, 2018
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@cognac

I, too, endure shortness of breath. How do you get things done around the house/apartment?

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Hello @gibbs

I see that this is your first post on Connect, welcome!

You are concerned with shortness of breath and diastolic insufficiency. How long have you been having this problem? Has your doctor given you any meds or other treatments to help with this problem?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Teresa

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oldkarl | @oldkarl | Feb 4, 2018
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@cognac

I, too, endure shortness of breath. How do you get things done around the house/apartment?

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@gibbs Hi, gibbs. I also have chronic shortness of breath, and one way to list it is chronic diastolic insufficiency. In my case, the doc says my ATTRwt is probably the cause (cardiac Amyloidosis related to TransThyRetin transport). Just a suggestion. If you are over, say, 30, ask your doc to order a SERUM FreeLite(c) protein assay, and a PEP. Both must be done by top labs, such as Fred Hutch in Seattle, ARUP in Salt Lake, Mayo-MN, Mass General. If the result of either is out or the reference range, or even showing ANY substantial amount of protein in your serum or urine, it can be an early warning of very serious Amyloidosis. It is a slowly progressing disorder, starting with a single cell, and doubling every few hours, and leaves dead cells in its wake, and eventually causes death. It can be treated, but not stopped. Just slowed down. It normally begins to show anytime, but usually not before age 40.

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gibbs | @gibbs | Feb 5, 2018
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@cognac

I, too, endure shortness of breath. How do you get things done around the house/apartment?

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I just found out I have this condition. I had a stent placed in my left subclavian artery.. I mentioned that my symptoms have not come back but that I was still really out of breath with the least exertion. My doctor pulled up an echo from two years ago and said it showed diastolic insufficiency. I am scheduled for a new echo in two weeks. I also saw it written in my appt review that I have chronic diastolic congestive heart failure. That is why I am having a new echocardiogram. Not sure why this was missed since I kept telling them that I also get chest pain and palpitations. So I am in a waiting game to find out more. I think I am going to go to Mayo 's for a second opinion. I am on a beta blocker, a calcium channel blocker, a statin, a blood thinner and an aspirin. Thank you for the nice information. I will ask my cardiologist to order those tests. Please take care and thank you for responding. I am new at this posting program. Gibbs.

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oldkarl | @oldkarl | Feb 6, 2018
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@cognac

I, too, endure shortness of breath. How do you get things done around the house/apartment?

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@gibbs Hi, Gibbs. Glad to try to help. After all, we are all new at this. Every day is new, and my first computer was counting spigots on a cow...1,2,3,,,,,,4! Next was a pencil and a piece of board or mom's new white tablecloth. Anyway, there is a lot more to learn, I hope. Every day I read "Science Daily", and am amazed at the stuff I have never even heard of previously.

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