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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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Hello,
I will gladly answer any questions!
When it comes to the symptoms I described, I am not diagnosed with anything at all. I am just trying some over-the-counter GERD medicines myself, but I haven’t seen gastroenterologist. I have changed my diet as well, I stopped eating anything that could trigger GERD. I don’t eat any processed foods, sugar, anything roasted. I eat pretty much most basic foods now, like grains, boiled meats, fruits and vegetables. I feel like GERD is gone now, but that didn’t improve any other symptoms at all.
The episode in March happened on a totally usual day. I didn’t experience any particular stress or didn’t do any training before it, didn’t start new medications either. I remember having same episode (extreme headache and trouble focusing my eyes) many years ago, around 2014-2015, and that was triggered by lifting a heavy weight.
The most bothersome symptoms are constant difficulty breathing and shortness of breath for sure. I cannot even talk in long sentences anymore without needing to catch a breath.
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Regarding GERD or any reflux, it is better not to drink too much of any liquid (even water) with your meal. When you have a full stomach adding liquids makes the liquid rise up the esophagus and causes GERD etc. Avoid spicy foods and eat small meals many times.
As for shortness of breath, chest pain, etc., talk to your doctor about pure Oxygen therapy. Also, the breathing issue may be due to some problem with the lungs - X-Ray, CT imaging of the lungs and pulmonary function test will identify the problem and then suitable medication may be prescribed. Good luck.
Have you had any bad headaches since then? I'm wondering if there is some sort of inflammation that is triggering many symptoms. Not sure what would cause it, but I've explored inflammation for myself. It's something I don't have a big understanding of, but interesting to learn and could connect a lot of the symptoms.
How's your exercise- do you push pretty hard when weightlifting? Do you do any running/cardio?
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Please get an X-ray and possibly MRI if can of your spine. I was short of breath upon minimal exertion for 91/2 years due to a pinched nerve at C5/6. I do have this other ‘trying to get a breath’ sometimes here and there during a day and I’m wondering if it might be a pinched nerve as well since I have had extensive testing of everything for years and I’m ‘normal’;) just an observation that’s easy to check out. Good luck !