Sorry to hear that you no longer get relief when laying down. However, I still think it's a key component that it DID relieve it....since it 'seems' uncharacteristic of asthma or other inflammatory lung problems. Most during an asthma attack want to sit up as breathing is easier then laying down.
Does the SOB get worse when you exert yourself...like a flight of stairs?
So glad you're getting in with another rheumy next month...heck Sept is right around the corner.
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Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN
My SOB used to disappear when I lie down, unfortunately, it does not apply now. I still have shortness of breath when I lie down. I have not considered the metacholine challenge at this point because of my difficulty breathing.
I am sorry if I mentioned it before, my pulmo said that the diaphragm is okay. He said that if I have some diaphragm dysfunction, it would have shown on hte cat scan - it would have shown as elevated.
I got another rheumatologist - will be seeing her by September.
Thank you.
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