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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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@pandakay727

I have not had any tests done for this problem. I had some bad experiences around age ten with the medical community. I suffered from migraines as a kid that were so severe I would get sick to my stomach and cry. One doctor looked at my mother and said I was making it up for attention that there was nothing wrong. I do have a good primary as an adult but I don’t have this issue often enough for it to force me to the doctor yet. I work at a retail pharmacy so I utilize my pharmacist for advice on things and normally they are right. Most problems involve treating with medication. I did try that breathing technique last night and it did help. I also listened to the Marconi Union weightless song as it helps me stay calm when I just have normal anxiety. I took Benadryl, a decongestant, and some tums to coat my stomach for the drainage. Today I feel ok I just have muscle pain around my rib cage and jaw from trying to force myself to yawn to get a deep breath.

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@pandakay727- I can understand your reluctance to see any physician because of your traumatic experience as a child. But science has changed. Your problem was enough for you to have come to Connect, which is very good. It should also be enough to seek out medical advice. If you can put your fear aside it will help reduce any chance of this getting worse. I hope that you will reconsider going to a doctor..??