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Suffering from fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath, but doctors say I'm in shape

I am a 16 year soccer player who did not play for a year because of a severe ankle injury. Since returning nine months ago I have been suffering from fatigue all the time, dizziness some of the time and severe shortness of breath (with chest pain) within 5-10 minutes of playing a game (I have to come out). I've had a cardo and pulmonary stress test, and blood work. All have come back negative. Doctors say I'm in perfect physical condition, but I feel lousy. Any ideas of other avenues to consider? I really want to play soccer again.
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I'd see about getting a scope done to see if there are any physical problems that might be there that can cause problems. It's a very simple procedure of putting a tiny camera down your throat to see the area and look for any abnormalities.
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Yes,  have tried  Flovent, Xopenex and Advair based on diagnosis from first pulmonologist. None of it helped. After a second pulmonologist did a flo test, he ruled out regular and exercise-induced asthma.
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Have you been tested for asthma?

If all tests come up negative, you can ask about having a Laryngoscopy done to take a look at the back of your throat, by your vocal cords, and so on to see if there are any physical problems there.  
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