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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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Hello everyone--I'm still experiencing shortness of breath. I did start lexapro 8 weeks ago, out of desperation but it has not improved my SOB. I am wondering if anyone has tried an elimination diet and had any benefit. I am thinking about trying the Whole30, which is just that--it eliminates dairy, soy, sugar, grains. Today my SOB feels like it is almost stemming from my throat. It's like an odd sensation from the top of my throat all the way down. I also feel a continued strange sensation in my upper left side of my chest. (I have seen the cardiologist several times--he thinks I'm crazy---and he is confident my issue is not heart related). I am experiencing pretty severe health anxiety as a result of this. Today I tried to focus on not taking deep breaths in to alleviate the air hunger but it didn't seem to help...
Has anyone discovered that silent reflux was actually the cause of the SOB? OR that an elimination diet was helpful?
Thanks!
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Good morning @nycmom- It sounds as if you might have GERD. Have you had an appointment with a GI doctor yet?
Please check your diaphragm. Maybe diaphragmatic eventration....
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My shortness of breath is all but gone. It still happens occasionally if I get dehydrated or get sloppy with my diet. I didn't do a specific diet but changed to a primarily plant based way of eating. I really focus on getting minerals in my diet via greens, powders and drinking lots of water...alkaline and mineral. I also take potassium and magnesium. I think I posted previously where someone cured their SOB with baking soda because it neutralizes acids in the body. This may not work for everyone. It took a minute to figure it out but at this point I think I'm good. Lost a few pounds too. Keep searching guys. Something will work. You can't lose hope. You might also want to research magnesium bicarbonate water. Lots of info about it on line. Helps with acidity.