Breathlessness post OGD

[quest13]

In September 2008 i got my endoscopy done. Before endoscopy my main problem was i used to feel bloated and burp a lot. After endoscopy doctors told i have Reflux Oesophagitis and hiatus Hernia (less than 5mm). I was prescribed Pantocid 40 mg twice daily. My burping and bloatedness was gone in one week, but my major problem started just next day after my endoscopy. After about 30 hrs of endoscopy i started getting breathlessness. I feel i cannot breath in properly, i feel i am not getting sufficient air to breath in. I never had any breathing problem before.
My Chest Xray, PFT, Blood test, Sinus CT and Neck CT are normal.

I feel because of endoscopy i got this breathing problem and from past 5 months i am still facing it. I am taking regulary my antacids but i have this breathlessness, so m sure my acid reflux is not the cause of breathing problem.

Please let me know can this be because of endoscopy and if yes, what test i need to undergo and what treatement should i follow.

I really fear a lot, at times i feel i will die without breath. Please answer my query as this is eating me from inside from last 5 months..............

[selmaS]

Hi...have u been checked for a hiatial hernia or gall bladder issues?

Changing the diet and trying to be rid of stress are all things we do to feel better, but u need to find out the root of ur acid.

"selma"

[homeskool]

I have the same issue, not being able to take a deep breath I also posted something about this. it has got so bad i have been in bed for 3 days and not been able to eat or sleep I called my dr tonight I'm waiting for him to call me back i don't want to go back to the ER because they just think its in my head i don't know what to do anymore.

[Singerperson]

I know! It's so hard to get any good help these days. Believe me, I'm seeing a therapist too AND I use anti anxiety meds if I am in a situation where I think I might get too anxious.

I tell my doc, 'look, I'm calm as a cucumber when I'm on this medication AND I STILL FEEL LIKE I CANT BREATHE!' Shouldn't that say something?!?! PLUS- I don't think it's supposed to HURT when I inhale. Last time I checked that wasn't a good thing.

From what I heard from my neighbor who had a hiatal hernia, is that he couldn't breath so bad that he had to call 911 and they took care of him.
When it's that scary that you have to call 911 THEN they listen to you. Unfortunately it costs a lot of money.

Sorry you are going through that. Find a GOOD GI and respiratory therapist. I saw a horrible GI that was so mean to me that he made me cry and I ended up reporting him but now I'm seeing a nice one who I hope will find the cure for me. Good luck and please keep in touch. I want to know what you find out. We can help each other!

[selmaS]

Many of us have described a problem with either a lump in the throat or swallowing issues...I had my theriories and now I have one more to add to research....google the following and see if it may be u and ask ur dr about it.
cricopharyngeal spasm

It is linked with anxiety/stress and gerd.

Let me know what u all think.


"selma"

[homeskool]

Well things have not been the best, I tell you what. I been going to the Hospital for over a year now with this issue. Not being able to breath right. At times I know its time to go to the hospital when I cant take it anymore and its putting me in bed for days. Well I called my family DR Friday He never gets back to me. I waited to Monday He never gets back to I call 1030 Monday morning explaining to him I cant breath I cant eat I cant sleep I cant do anything have not for four days now. He does not call me back. My Wife calls him at 1:30 He does not call me back 5 that night I said I have to go to the ER something is very wrong. Well I go over and they do all these test And come to find out I have Bronchitis, So they gave me a breathing treatment which didn't help at all. I have to get a hold of my DR tomorrow because I have to have a follow up with him. Im getting pissed off anymore and Going to ask to take every test possible as soon as im over this bronchitis, Not being able to breath has ruled my life and now its even worse having this so Im really at my wits end with all this. Its really putting my life on hold at times not being able to breath 24/7 is the worse thing ever and then having a DR look at you here have some Meds to calm you down I cant take it anymore I'm calm But im freaking because i cant breath and you all just want me to take more meds TEST ME FOR SOMETHING ELSE.

[Singerperson]

I'm so right there with you. Although it hasn't been going on for a year. 4 months instead. I pray it doesn't last much longer because I don't feel like going on for another day. This is ruining my life as well. I'm only 22! I'm going to be sending you good energy my friend, because me and you are suffering together with this.

I think it's time for you to get a new doctor too! someone who will take you serious...
but I know, easier said than done right?