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Paralyzed Diaphragm

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Yes I have been tested for allergies. Dust, grass and certain drugs. I have covers on fabrics that can be washed, air purifier, no carpets. Don't do any outside work or around plants. Have a list of medicine that I can not take without going into antiphallic shock. Been there, done that.

Have done physical therapy for the back but not specifically for the breathing issues. They were treating me for COPD and asthma before they just found out the diaphragm problem. I see pulmonologist this month to talk about that. I am hoping to find out more on treatments at that time. And if I can cut out some of the meds I am on since it may be that I don't have COPD or asthma but were just mis-diagnosed. Any suggestions on questions I should ask him? Or treatments that I could try?

I live in small rural area. Have not heard of anyone that does MFR in this area. What type of doctor/facility offers this? I will have to do some research on this and if my insurance company will help.

I do use a cpap machine at night. They recently increased my pressure and it is helpful.

I will check those links. Thanks.

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@labsmom5 It is usually physical or massage therapists who do myofascial release. You can search at this link. http://mfrtherapists.com/ You might ask the pulmonologist to explain the path of the nerve to the diaphragm so you know where it goes, and ask where it might be compressed that MFR and physical therapy may be able to release.

Hi
I was on high blood pressure meds, inhalers, nebulizer...i was also told i had COPD along with asthma. I had the surgery about 3 years ago. At the time of surgery while in the hospital my blood pressure was too low so they removed the meds. I told the doctor maybe i didn't need them any longer...his response was he never has met someone who has been on high blood medication & stop needing it. Well i am living proof! I no longer use inhalers, nebulizer for my breathing. It was so bad that couldn't even walk any upgraded area, carry groceries from the store to my car..even carry my grandchildren while walking. Now today...I do all that! It's like having a second chance. I'm so happy i did it. It was horrible living like that & at times wheezing..hard time catching my breath. It's all good now!