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Ashtma vs Ischmia
I've been having SOB episodes for about 3 years. It feels as if I can't fill my lungs completely. I yawn in a futile attempt to get air. Eventually it relents, and I get this cold sensation in my nose, throat and chest as if everything was tight and it all opened up - sort of like when a horribly stuffy nose relents and you get that burning-yet-wonderful feeling.
Anyhow, my cardiologist assures me it isn't my heart. My pulmonologist says my tests were normal but asthma can be elusive so they didn't rule it out. I was also told that my GERD can cause asthma-like symptoms.
Interestingly, lying down and exercise seem to relieve it. However, talking on the phone is the worst...I begin to even feel lightheaded sometimes!
I don't *think* ischemic heart problems would behave in this manner, but I figured I'd throw it out there for your opinions.
Anyhow, my cardiologist assures me it isn't my heart. My pulmonologist says my tests were normal but asthma can be elusive so they didn't rule it out. I was also told that my GERD can cause asthma-like symptoms.
Interestingly, lying down and exercise seem to relieve it. However, talking on the phone is the worst...I begin to even feel lightheaded sometimes!
I don't *think* ischemic heart problems would behave in this manner, but I figured I'd throw it out there for your opinions.
ROFLMAO!!! I mis-spelled asthma too! OMG it is too late, I should have been in bed hours ago. Can you tell!?
Thanks for all the info :)
I've had the SOB for a few years. I was diagnosed with a borderline peripartum cardiomyopathy last March after the birth of my son, but it resolved. It seemed like the SOB episodes did too, but now they're back. I was on Benzodiazepine medication (Ativan) for 6 years. I've now been off of it for a year and I feel better in most ways.
I passed my pulmonology tests with flying colors. My O2 is always 97-98% even when I feel like this. I'm at a loss!
My Cardiolite scan was perfect, as was my stress test, echo, EKG, etc. recently, and two Holters.
I do have scoliosis and back problems, and I do have esophageal isssues (spasms, problems swallowing, etc.) so perhaps it's just that. *shrugs* I hope that's all it is.
I appreciate all the info. Hopefully you and I can get some answers and relief soon!
I've had the SOB for a few years. I was diagnosed with a borderline peripartum cardiomyopathy last March after the birth of my son, but it resolved. It seemed like the SOB episodes did too, but now they're back. I was on Benzodiazepine medication (Ativan) for 6 years. I've now been off of it for a year and I feel better in most ways.
I passed my pulmonology tests with flying colors. My O2 is always 97-98% even when I feel like this. I'm at a loss!
My Cardiolite scan was perfect, as was my stress test, echo, EKG, etc. recently, and two Holters.
I do have scoliosis and back problems, and I do have esophageal isssues (spasms, problems swallowing, etc.) so perhaps it's just that. *shrugs* I hope that's all it is.
I appreciate all the info. Hopefully you and I can get some answers and relief soon!
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