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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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I wish we could figure this out too! I thought I did have it figured out because after I stop eating nuts I was 99% better, but it returned like like many others have said. Some days are better than others. I have had every test possible and Aa came back normal. I think my next and last phase is to see an allergy doctor. I dont know about you, but I have notice that if I eat a lot it seems to be worse. I am totally fine while running, but a little later I am trying to get that deep satisfying breath. I will keep you posted and I hope we can figure this out.
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It seems to be worse for me too after I have eaten a lot! Especially around dinner time. Also if I have eaten a lot and then immediately lay down, it feels like I have to yawn or breathe a certain way to get a satisfying breath. Have not noticed a difference with taking Zantac, but also have not tried that consistently yet.
@tonyagregg sorry to hear that it didn't completely go away. 🙁 My SOB is worse if I eat a big meal as well. There has to be something with that- maybe physically, like the diaphragm is restricted or something. I used to be better when exercising but for the past couple of years, it's about the same, and sometimes worse if I push myself too hard.
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I wonder if yours might have a greater chance of being related to acid reflux. I went to my cardiologist today and he pointed that out, but my symptoms have always been shortness of breath, trouble taking a deep breath, and chest pain, but I have no abdominal discomfort or anything related to eating.