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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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I am having same problems I keep taking deep breath to breathe normally. I don't know what's happening to me. I am really scared and worried. This shortness of breath feels terrible. Sometimes I get panic attacks and I feel like I'm gonna get heart attack. I can't go to my doctor because due to the pandemic right now they're not seeing any patients. This is terrible
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@abidaisl- Welcome to Mayo Connect. Everyone in this group has felt just like you are now feeling. It's scary and can stun you- The feeling that our breathing is not what we are used to is horrifying! Being short of breath can mean many things. Panic are intense periods of fear and can struggle to breathe. Chemically fear disturbs many things in our bodies and fear can make you short of breath. I would encourage you to read as many posts about SOB that you can to see what others have done to lessen SOB?
Have you spoken to your doctor at all? He may be able to prescribe something for you. Some of the posts in this discussion also involve breathing techniques to help control the symptoms so your life can be more manageable.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/shortness-of-breath/basics/definition/sym-20050890
@abidaisl; - Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It's very frightening to all of a sudden experience a problem with breathing. Feeling as if you are going to have a heart attack is no easy thing. Panic attacks can certainly increase the problem. It sounds as if this is a recent thing. Have you seen or spoken to your doctor at all about this?
@tiggredcat- I also welcome you to Mayo Connect. My step-son was also injured. He was in the Navy. His leg got caught in his parachute and landed very heavily, as you can imagine! I can't imagine the horrors that you have experienced and having to live with the pain as a constant reminder. Have you thought about THC for your PTSD? Can you go to a private doctor (I'm sure this would be out of your own pocket) and get some relief for your PTSD?
@aeman- Hello and welcome to Mayo Connect. It sounds as if your SOB has happened fairly recently. It must have been quite alarming. When you have this, unless you have an illness that is causing this, you probably are getting adequate air into your lungs. It just might not feel as if you are. Have you sought medical help for this?
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Hi @abidaisl I know how you feel! I used to get panic attacks when it was at its worst. However, Buteyko breathing exercises and regular physical exercise (slow and controlled) helps a good deal. I think it will be worth a shot to at least help you manage it until you see a doc.