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Shortness of breath, fatigue, excessive sweating after showering

Posted by psnead @psnead, May 26 2:40pm

I have noticed in the last several weeks that I experience some quite concerning symptoms during and immediately after I shower. Can anyone shed some light on what might be going on or share your experience?

When I shower I find that I become short of breath, or that my chest becomes really tight. It becomes rather difficult for me to take a deep breath. I also start feeling very weak/shaky, almost as if my blood sugar has bottomed out. Then I get EXTREMELY hot and start pouring buckets of sweat.

I literally have to lay down with a damp cloth on my forehead or a fan blowing on me to cool off. Drinking water helps a little, but only just. This is severely debilitating and has caused me to limit showering, which I abhor! Does anyone have any iota what might be going on? I assume it's something with my Autonomic Nervous System since so many different bodily functions are affected. I appreciate any and all insight provided!!

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cctee | @cctee | 2 days ago
In reply to @psnead "@dlydailyhope, as of right now I haven't been tested for anything. Due to various extenuating circumstances..." + (show)
@psnead

@dlydailyhope, as of right now I haven't been tested for anything. Due to various extenuating circumstances I haven't been able to really prioritize my health and try to figure out what's going on.

I was diagnosed in June 2023 with EPI and prescribed a PERT medication to treat that. I was never able to do any follow-up and never knew if the medication was working as intended; it gave me serious gas and bloating. I finally stopped taking that medication a little over a month ago without any digestive issues (so far, knock on wood). The excessive gas and constant bloating are gone.

A few weeks ago a friend said my symptoms sounded like POTS. I read up on that and felt like I was reading my medical chart! Then I began reading about my stepmom's thyroid issues, which led me to read up on my dad's issue as well. I reckon I will read up on Small Fiber Neuropathy as well. At least I can compile a list of possibilities of what I think it might be for when I am finally able to seek treatment again.

I did take 3 COVID shots. mRNA is...? Not sure if I've taken that or not. I'm pretty sure I gave in the past. My COVID shots were back in 2020 and 2021 though. 🤷‍♂️

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@psnead, One big one with POTS, when you stand up your heart rate needs to go up at least 20 or so points I think. And, the b/P does not drop, if it drops more than 20/10 points that’s orhtostatic hypotension. Read about POTs and OH, both autonomic problems. 👍

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