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If I walk 23 steps I get totally out of breath and heart rate goes up

Posted by sandsun @sandsun, Oct 29, 2011

I literally cannot do any thing anymore. I go to the mailbox which is 23 steps and I get shortness of breath and my heart rate starts beating rapidly. The pulmonologist has run tests and has said lungs are clear. The cardiologist has run tests and says heart is fine. Anyone else having these problems have any ideas.
I have to take a shower in steps and immediately lie down with towels over me to dry. I cook a small meal for my husband and have to rest several times. I do not clean or do laundry anymore. I am 69 and use to swim daily and/or bike or walk daily. Now I can't walk up the street and back.

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Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | May 21 10:54am
In reply to @fabia01 "I’ve had this problem off and on for years. The fact that it’s not constant gives..." + (show)
@fabia01

I’ve had this problem off and on for years. The fact that it’s not constant gives me hope though. I try the meds the doctors prescribe. Some help, but not all that much. Some, I’ve had such a bad reaction to that I just can’t take them. What’s surprising to me is that on good days, I can move about normally. But, on bad ones, even walking a few feet is so exhausting that I have to sit down.

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Hi @fabia01 It is heart-warming to see you post about hope. Are you comfortable sharing what docs have helped you? Are there things you do that you think particularly help or hurt?

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