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Shortness of breath after stroke. Anyone have this?
I had a stroke in 2022 and have shortness of breath. I am treated for asthma as well so maybe that is the reason for my shortness of breath. I am 84 and unable to walk very far without stopping to breath. Am also obese. I am wondering if stroke has affected others with their breathing. Am also on various medications which have shortness of breath as side effects. What steps would you take to approach this problem?
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I haven't had breathing trouble since my stroke in 2018.
Pain, yes. Insomnia, yes. Limited mobility, yes.
I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that losing weight will help you. My doctor gets after me about my weight. All I can say is, "Eating is the only thing I do that doesn't hurt."
Still, I've lost about fifteen pounds, and I do feel a little better.
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2 ReactionsHi, @esthermarie - wondering if you are still experiencing shortness of breath? If so, have you had the chance to communicate with your doctor about it and how to proceed?
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Thanks for asking. I have mentioned this to three main doctors (primary, pulmonary-NP, cardiac NP for some time now
Result: .loose weight, use PAP more, and exercise more. Doing all three things. It's a process I guess. I have lost
around 15 pounds so far. I can move better (bend over, for example a little easier) but not change in breathing.
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