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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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@sueran1

Hi Gabe

I had blood work done a few months back - can’t remember exactly what was tested but assume would of tested basics like iron and zinc - that all came back normal. The nutritional deficiencies is interesting though bc I have coeliac disease and one of symptoms of coeliac, if untreated, is nutritional deficiency... do you believe there could be a link to the SOB?

- the ED suggested I get a sallow test done with a gastro. I will do this in the new year, I already have a gastro who I know quite well bc of the coeliac.
- I also plan on seeing a lady who specialises in breathing techniques to see if this helps (funnily enough my little boy 4 yrs old had sleep apnea and I spoke to this lady then re his mouth breathing and whether it could be a contributing cause to his problems)
- finally I will also see a respiratory specialist just to put my mind at ease bc at the back of my mind I still worry that it might be something scary

I will keep you all posted!

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Gabe, Volunteer Mentor | @gabrielm | Dec 23, 2021

I think there could be a link between nutrient deficiencies and air hunger. I’m not sure exactly what it would be since I’m not a doctor but in my research, low iron could mess with blood CO2 levels and lack of vitamin B12 could also be a factor. I took those nutrients in pill form back in 2012 when the issue first appeared and almost immediately after, the air hunger/SOB went away (though it was only temporary). So I still have a sneaking suspicion that there could be a correlation but am not sure.

I’m glad you’re taking those actions and pursuing possible causes and solutions. Please do keep us posted on how these tests go, as well as results of the possible solutions you try. I think that would help a lot of people here get encouraged to try things that might work for them.

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