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Having shortness of breath for almost a year now

Posted by globaloutlet @globaloutlet, May 27 7:18pm

I have been having shortness of breath since last August 2025. Went to see pulmonologist, cardiologist, allergy specialist and GI doctor. Did so many tests from lungs to gut issue tests. Went to ER 4 times, and hospitalized 3 days for heart condition, but they still couldn't find the root cause of my shortness of breath. Did angiogram and doctor said no blockage. Thinking of going to Mayo Clinic for answer but I don't know where to start and what doctor to go to. Help ! I am so tired for not be able to breath 🙁

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Gabe, Volunteer Mentor | @gabrielm | Jul 13 10:22pm
In reply to @kailane "I too have shortness of breath on occasions. I have had every test imaginable and even..." + (show)
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I too have shortness of breath on occasions. I have had every test imaginable and even went to the number one respiratory hospital in the nation in Colorado they could not diagnose my problem. Some days I am housebound and have trouble walking from room to room. Other days, I am just fine with no confinements. I never know from day-to-day what to expect. Since my breathing problems are erratic. They are hard to define. This has been going on for four years. I am now at a complete loss. I have no trouble breathing at night time. Any new ideas out there?

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@kailane, hello. First, I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I know it must be frustrating and scary dealing with mysterious symptoms so central to life; breathing!

Mind if I ask how old you are? It seems to come and go as you're describing it. I'm wondering if your shortness of breath is 'out of breath' as though you've been exercises or 'air hunger' which would be more of the feeling to empty lungs and not being able to satisfy that urge.

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