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Hi, @giller198. Thanks for sharing this diagnosis of a paralyzed right diaphragm, plus your background with heart valve surgery and what has been ruled out so far. I can understand your wanting to know how this might have happened, and I applaud your persistence in trying to figure this out.
I'd like to introduce you to @wsh66, who has talked about paralyzed diaphragm, and @jmmb has also talked about diphragmatic issues and may have some thoughts on your condition and on potential surgical repair. @jgreg1954 @allisonsnow @kariulrich @kdubois @hopeful33250 also may have insights for you.
@giller198 -- what would you say have been your biggest challenges thus far with this condition?
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I commend you for your successes. I would like to ask you to watch Dr Amit Sood's TED X Talk. It has been my personal experience where I 'retrained my brain' and 'retrained my breathing'. It takes practice, but I have a feeling that you can learn how to breath with you diaphragm while you continue to go the distance with paced breathing. Dr Amit Sood has also written several books, one of my favorite is "Happiness". There is a mind body connection that you can apply to breathing. I never ran before lung cancer surgery...but now I run about 2 10k races a month...because Paced Breathing has become my guide. Keep us posted on connect, ok
Thank you for the information on paced breathing. I will definitely look into this. This sounds hopeful, the best news I've heard. I need to mention this to my pulmonary doctor.
I downloaded an app for that paced breathing. I've been using it but I don't think enough. This Dr. Sood, he's kind of a inspirational speaker, am I correct?
Hi @giller198,
Here is some biographical information about Dr. Amit Sood, Mayo Clinic internist: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/sood-amit-m-d/bio-20054879
Lisa, How do I ask the other members of the group a question without writing them individually? The question I have is about diaphragmatic breathing?
@giller198 simply post as you just did now. All messages go to all members participating in this discussion and following the group.
@giller198
Hi!
I don't know the question, but I am familiar with diaphragmatic breathing.
I was in therapy and my doc recommended it.
At first I wasn't sure it really worked, but as I got into it, it amazed me.
I've used it for times that are difficult for me (ie surgeries).
It kept my breathing even, my blood pressure down and my mind clear.
It is something you need to practice to get used to it.
Hope this helps....
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
Hello Grandmar, I've only been doing this breathing for a few days now and at times it seems it is working. Maybe it will help me while I swim. The therapist wants me to keep doing it until I see her again in two weeks. Thank you for your input.
@llwortman
Where did you learn to pace your breathing? Who taught you to retrain? I have a paralyzed phrenic nerve and diaghram and scaring from radiation. I now have about 30% use of my lungs and find myself very limited in what I can do. My pulmonary dr. had mentioned rehab but there was none within do-able distance...would this be the same thing?
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My biggest challenge would be able to swim like I use to. I'm a member of US Masters Swimming and the National Senior Games. The most I can swim now is fifty yards then I have to stop and catch my breath. I can ride my bike and walk the dog around the hills where I live with know problems. Just swimming is where I suffer. You have my okay to connect me with these other members. If have have more information for the doctors it may help. The first doctor I saw I'm thinking never had this condition before him. Thank you, keep in touch