Really Breathless

[gordiescotland1]

Hi I am really breathless I went to my GP who listened to my heart and lungs and said there was nothing obviously wrong. I am just wondering how he could tell so easily without doing further tests. He thinks this is because Im overweight but I have been for years and never breathless like this. I am tempted to google but I am not

[gordiescotland1]

I think so pixie if I just breath normally and let it happen Im ok but if I think I cant breathe I start to be in a place where I cant get a deep breath and it starts the whole cycle agan. Im just wondering if GP would be able to tell everything ok just by listening with stethescope

[pixie373]

He seems happy as far as we can tell. He has seen you recently. I had chest pains with panic attacks, i was convinced it was a heart attack, couldn't breathe, pins and needles in hands. I did go to a&e (bit embarrassing now, but i didn't know).
See your doctor at some point, anyway, because at the very least, they can treat your anxiety and one more check-up may reassure you.
Meanwhile, it sounds as though you've successfully treated the panic attack, so keep the bag around in case. I knew i was better when i threw mine away.
I obviously can't reassure you on physical health, only your doctor can do that - but if that has helped at all- it is purely anxiety.
very best wishes xx

[whirlyhurly]

Could you perhaps ask your GP for a referral so you could get an ECG done on your heart ? As this may put your mind at rest.

[kat-kin]

If you're still awake and breathless gordie. Cup both hands over your nose and mouth and breath or get a paper bag use it like an oxygen mask over the nose and mouth and slowly breath into the bag. This lowers the adrenilyn which can cause panic attacks/breathlessness. Good luck!

[pixie373]

It lowers the excess oxygen ratio from hyperventilation, which makes you feel panicky.

[Slapshot]

Gordie, sounds kind of familiar, try and relax and what Pixie says, there sounds an element panic in it. A paper bag can do wonders though if you feel any chest pains get to A&E. It could be a touch of asthma. Can I ask are you or ever have or ever have been a smoker??

[squidgirl]

check your iron levels as being very low can leave you feeling quite breathless