I have much the same problem had a strep infection in throat then developed breathing problems was bedridden for a good year it was a struggle to eat in between trying to get a breath have had breathing problems on and off ever since did notice it got worse during my cycle had plenty of tests nothing showed up,started at the age of 23 now 45 and still looking for answers doctors kept telling me it was anxiety but I know it wasnt was very happy at time,had no worries,started looking into endometriosis when i developed really bad hip pain notice it gets worse with my cycle starting to think endometriosis might be the cause of all my health issues including the breathing problem.
Thanks for your reply. The doctors haven't done anything except a chest x-ray which I am still waiting to hear about. I also have endometriosis and have had more strep infections in the past year than I can remember. Can that have something to do with it? Also, I have problems breathing all the time. It seems like the only time I feel ok is when i'm laying in bed although I have woken up in the middle of the night gasping for air. The only medication I'm currently on is synthroid and the BC pill.
Thanks again for your help! Its really appreciated.
What other tests have your doctors done on you? What were you doing when you had problems with your breathing...exercising or were you sitting still? If you had problems while exercising, then it could be exercise induced asthma for example. Some people with this don't have problems at rest, just when they exercise. This is just one example of one disorder it could be other than anxiety. If you feel that in your gut it isn't anxiety, then I would push the doc to persue another reason besides anxiety. If you don't get anywhere with that, then it is time to change doctors. I hope that you get answers soon...Sunny