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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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@aircasar

Thank you so much for posting. I’ve had an issue of not feeling like I got enough oxygen when I breathe deeply and all tests show normal. The desire to yawn a lot hit me. I run a group and hated yawning as they were talking but needed to. Eventually, I had to let them know I was struggling quite a bit. Anxiety clearly made it worse but I fainted playing tennis because I couldn’t get a breath and became dizzy 5 minutes into playing when I typically play 2 hours. Drs seem to think it’s anxiety, which I figured they would but I feel I am very aware when my anxiety is causing physical symptoms. I changed my diet completely and meditate daily as well as yoga. I feel like it’s all in my gut for some reason. X-rays show excessive gas but I had that issue since I was a toddler. I notice I breathe better laying down with something under my lower back.
Sorry for the rant, you just posted the closest thing I’ve heard to what I am experiencing. I’m hoping it’s something that isn’t just there. I’m a healthy 30 year old. It just feels like something that doesn’t have to be permanent.

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can u check ur pulse oximetry? this was the only indicator that something was off lung wise for me. it would drop while sitting and I did lots of yawning and have now had zero energy for over 3 yrs. I couldn't even move in my one story home without getting short of breath.
2 weeks ago I finally started oxygen 24/7 and it's given me a new lease on life so I can do chores around the house plus walk the dog and ride my bike. I'm so sorry u r feeling this way. it's so frustrating when tests come back normal too cause we feel and know somethings not right!!!

Hi @aircasar, I'm glad you found this forum! When you were checked after your fainting spell, did they do any exams that included bloodwork, heart rate, oxygen levels, etc? Did they rule out acute heat exhaustion, and are you aware of any condition you might have that could cause fainting?

I think there is a lot of connection between the gut and overall health. I'm always learning about that, but working on the gut health I think will help a lot of things, maybe even breathing issues.