CKD

hi, petr . https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/27d9b848-ac1a-438b-a82f-e2e18c1d7698/Shortness+of+breath+in+Kidney+Disease_Consumer+Info+Sheet_070823.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-27d9b848-ac1a-438b-a82f-e2e18c1d7698-oDeWERg

I have stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and I do get shortness of breath easily. Do you have CKD? Do you have a nephrologist?

My 2 cents....even if it COULD be from CKD, have it checked out in case it is something else.
I like @gently link to a .pdf.

Thank you for the info. I had asthma when I was young. Am now 77. For many years I would sometimes have shortness of breath, especially if I breathed cold air too quickly. Have been prescribed advair and rescue inhalers for many years, using them infrequently. I have numerous kidney cysts. My GP has not specifically said I have CKD. A year and a half ago a cyst bled. Was in hospital for a week. My hemoglobin was quite low. I had several transfusions and ultrasounds and CT scans. Eventually my hemoglobin returned to normal and the hematoma has gradually decreased in size. This past week I wasnt feeling well and experienced the bloated feeling and shortness of breath that was present when the cyst burst but none of the severe pain. I am feeling better now but needless to say it is worrisome. Thank you.

I do not have a nephrologist, just my PCP and urologist. Thank you.

When I was first hospitalized with high Creatinine levels and other blood levels abnormal, I had shortness of breath too. That's when I was told I had kidney disease. I am at Stage 4 also. I was told to get exercise each day. I was short of breath for about 6-8 months. I got out walking, slowly and short distances. Gradually, I increased my distance and speed. The other activity I took part in was singing in a church group. I have been doing that for decades. I found I couldn't catch my breath and keep pace with the tempo of the songs. I'd have to drop out, take a deep breath, then join in again. At age 67, I figured I might have to quit the group. However, I think these activities, changes in my diet and my blood levels getting back to or closer to normal have all contributed to the shortness of breath disappearing. Best thing is to have consultation with doctors.