I've been feeling shortness of breathe...

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:10 PM

I've been feeling shortness of breathe...

I'm not on the pill but I have been stressed out bad lately with my job. I feel like every few minutes I have to take a deep breathe and I don't smoke but I used to...I quit about three years ago.

Could this be from stress or any idea what this could be?? I'm also thinking it could be anxiety but today is the second day. I'm starting to get nervous.

Please help

pinkstar025 Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:11 PM

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i think its anxiety..seriously...i get it a lot..and when i think about it ..it gets worse

i only started recently

its all the wedding

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:13 PM

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Really???....Oh good, you're making me feel SO much better...thank you!

I'm thinking I'm dying here, Godforbid.

Latrice Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:13 PM

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But I would also be very careful b/c shortness of breath is also a side effect of the pill. So maybe make a doctor appointment to be on the safe side to make sure your body is not have a negative reaction to the pill.

But a combo of stress could also be bringing on the shortness of breath as well.

Hope you feel better soon. Try to relax

pinkstar025 Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:14 PM

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but you're NOT on the pill you said right???

Im telling you..i was freaking this morning about all this stuff i need to get done and a little while later at work it was kind of in the back of my mind and i had to get up a walk away cause i was starting to lose it

SFP0214 Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:15 PM

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I agree.. go see a doctor. It could be asthma that is getting worse and you never knew you had it. It could be a side effect of the pill. OR it could be anxiety. But isn't it worth the 20$ co-pay to find out?

Feel better

ETA: duh..you're not on the pill.. My bad. Still go see a doctor. Shortness of breath is not something to mess around with.

pinkstar025 Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:19 PM

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i agree if its becoming frequent you should

but dont panic..it makes you worse

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:22 PM

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No, I'm not on the pill but am extremely nervous now...I sure do hope it's not anything serious and will definitely go see my doctor as soon as possible....thanks for caring girls

Latrice Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:23 PM

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Posted by pinkstar025

but you're NOT on the pill you said right???

Opps!! That is my fault. I have been working OT like crazy trying to save more $$ for the wedding. So my eyes are not as clear as they use to be.

anyhow, I still think you need to go to the doctor. A girlfriend of mine was having the same symptoms, she is not on the pill. She thought she was having anxiety attacks....it turns out that she has something wrong with her heart. But is OK with meds.

Not trying to frighten you...just saying a doctor visit can't hurt. JMO!

Soon2BMrsJoeF Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:24 PM

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I agree it is more than likely stress but you should go get it checked out! Better safe than sorry, I have been having dizziness /lightheaded spells since January, I went to all kinds of Dr.'s had all kinds of tests, thyroid scan, bloodtests, EEG & MRI of the brain, it turns out it's stress/anxiety. It can wreak havoc on your body trust me!!! I feel your pain

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jun 22, 2005 09:32 PM

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I have been getting anxiety attacks since I'm 17....I have a feeling it's all in my head but I will definitely go to the doctor because I have to get this checked out soon.

Thanks again girls, your the best!!