Possible Answer to Shortness of Breath

[Chelsedge]

No question, just a thought for those suffering from shortness of breath.  I too have had it for over a year.  Was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism (low functioning thyroid gland).  Shortness of breath is a very common symptom, among many others, like fatigue, "brain fog", anxiety, depression, recurrent infections, dry skin, digestive problems, etc.

It might be worth your while to have an endocrinologist do bloodwork to check your thyroid functioning.  A blood panel should include checking the following levels: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies.  

Also, you can do a simple home test where you place a regular old-fashioned (not digital) thermometer under your armpit for 10 minutes first thing in the morning before you get up.  If your temperature is below 97.8 for 2 or more consecutive mornings, that's a strong sign you could have hypothyroidism.

Hope this helps you in your quest for good health!


This discussion is related to shortness of breath/frequent yawning.