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Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 26 12:21pm | Replies (395)Comment receiving replies
Hi @margrethe, I can imagine with such a new diagnosis, yet to be confirmed you have many questions. I moved your post to this existing discussion
- Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polycythemia-vera-1/
I did this so you can browse the previous posts and connect easily with other PV members like @robinll @nypara66 @learnandlive @itsmepeggysue @new2this @seamus1010 @csgreetings and many more.
I understand your wish to improve your symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue while you wait for your appointment with the hematologist.
You might find that these breathing exercises help both with shortness of breath and the anxiety you're experiencing:
- Looking for breathing and lung strengthening exercise videos https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-exercise-videos/
Good for you for exercising. Have you found a good way to find the right amount for you and to pace yourself?
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Thank you for moving the post! And yes, I try to over do it a lot of times and I can’t keep up with my fiancé or friends when we are active. I have found that walking works for me. I will use my inhaler and wait it out if I can’t catch my breath, but a brisk walk has helped a lot.