Breathing issues and function results

If you have shortness of breath, it can be heart as well as lungs. You mention "restrictive disease" that would be pulmonary fibrosis as opposed to an "obstructive disease" which is COPD. In any case you should find a good pulmonologist - check their background. They are not all expert in the same things. Go to a teaching hospital if you have one nearby. They do more research.

@michelle11277
Anxiety can contribute to your symptoms but there may be something underlying that should be further investigated.

If you are female and young, some doctors don’t take you seriously and chalk everything up to “being in your head.” I fired a doctor who treated me as a hypochondriac when I had spinal cord compression injury causing many symptoms. Make sure to advocate for yourself. You know you best.

Was there any trigger to your breathing issues? Were you sick with a virus recently? I had trouble breathing after each of the Covid shots in 2021 and my X-rays were clear and my doctor thought it was allergies (but I was never diagnosed with allergies and never had this problem before). I ended up having chest pain and woke up several times feeling like I was having a heart attack (actually learned later in ekg that I did have an old myocardial infarction)! I took baby aspirin at the time in case it was. My young son was scared (I am also a single parent and can empathize with you on stress, little sleep, not able to care for yourself easily, etc.). You may want to get your heart and cardiovascular system checked to make sure you do not have any issues contributing to your breathing issues. You may need ultrasound/echocardiogram/MRI to rule out things.

I ended up getting diagnosed with sleep apnea due to extreme fatigue during the day. Do you sleep okay and do you ever wake up gasping for air?

Have you seen your primary doctor to have extensive bloodwork done and have you ever considered medication for anxiety? It helped me to take an antidepressant due to panic attacks and postpartum depression. Your list of medications seems long for someone so youn without an official diagnosis. You may want to review this list with your local pharmacist to see if there are any interactions causing heightened anxiety and if you should consider stopping any (some may be overlapping).

Make sure to get your iron levels checked (full panel, not just CBC) and a full panel for your thyroid. This can contribute to your symptoms. If you have heavy menstrual cycles and if you are vegetarian or vegan, you may be iron deficient/anemic and low in vitamin b12.

@michelle11277
Anxiety can contribute to your symptoms but there may be something underlying that should be further investigated.

If you are female and young, some doctors don’t take you seriously and chalk everything up to “being in your head.” I fired a doctor who treated me as a hypochondriac when I had spinal cord compression injury causing many symptoms. Make sure to advocate for yourself. You know you best.

Was there any trigger to your breathing issues? Were you sick with a virus recently? I had trouble breathing after each of the Covid shots in 2021 and my X-rays were clear and my doctor thought it was allergies (but I was never diagnosed with allergies and never had this problem before). I ended up having chest pain and woke up several times feeling like I was having a heart attack (actually learned later in ekg that I did have an old myocardial infarction)! I took baby aspirin at the time in case it was. My young son was scared (I am also a single parent and can empathize with you on stress, little sleep, not able to care for yourself easily, etc.). You may want to get your heart and cardiovascular system checked to make sure you do not have any issues contributing to your breathing issues. You may need ultrasound/echocardiogram/MRI to rule out things.

I ended up getting diagnosed with sleep apnea due to extreme fatigue during the day. Do you sleep okay and do you ever wake up gasping for air?

Have you seen your primary doctor to have extensive bloodwork done and have you ever considered medication for anxiety? It helped me to take an antidepressant due to panic attacks and postpartum depression. Your list of medications seems long for someone so youn without an official diagnosis. You may want to review this list with your local pharmacist to see if there are any interactions causing heightened anxiety and if you should consider stopping any (some may be overlapping).

Make sure to get your iron levels checked (full panel, not just CBC) and a full panel for your thyroid. This can contribute to your symptoms. If you have heavy menstrual cycles and if you are vegetarian or vegan, you may be iron deficient/anemic and low in vitamin b12.

I did the blood checks. No low on anything also..

I did the blood checks. No low on anything also..

@michelle11277

You may want to see a neurologist and get tested for sleep apnea.

Hope you can get answers soon. Hang in there and prioritize taking care of yourself. You can’t take care of others if your are not well (like the analogy of putting your oxygen mask on in an airplane before attempting to help others).

@michelle11277
I tried Prozac and it caused me brain zaps and needed to stop taking it. Have you tried Wellbutrin/bupropion or Zoloft/sertraline.

I checked AI on muscle twitches/pulsating to see what it summarized as potential causes. See below (information may not be 100% accurate):

Muscle spasms or twitches that wake you up at night and feel like a pulsating heartbeat in your limbs can be caused by several factors. Here are some common causes:
Electrolyte Imbalance: Low levels of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium, or magnesium can lead to muscle cramps and spasms.
Dehydration: Insufficient fluid intake can cause muscle cramps, especially during the night.
Overexertion: Intense physical activity or exercise can lead to muscle fatigue and spasms.
Nerve Compression: Conditions like sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome can compress nerves, leading to twitching or spasms.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): This condition causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them, often leading to spasms.
Stress and Anxiety: High levels of stress can lead to muscle tension and spasms.
Sleep Disorders: Conditions like sleep apnea can disrupt sleep and lead to muscle twitching.
Medications: Certain medications can have side effects that include muscle spasms or twitching.