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Old 03-11-2008, 09:01 AM #1
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My old MS Specialist called this "air hunger" and said it was a sx of MS. I had this problem constantly for a long time and still do from time to time now.
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It can be part of the hug, and I've had it too. I went for a COPD test, and my breathing was fine according to that measure. It didn't feel that way to me though.

I took up deep breathing exercises I learned with a Yoga book. It helped me feel as though I had some control over the amount of air I was getting, which helped with the anxiousness that I felt when I couldn't get a decent breath.

I agree it is a VERY good plan to get your lungs checked, but it is likely an MS thing.

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My old MS Specialist called this "air hunger" and said it was a sx of MS. I had this problem constantly for a long time and still do from time to time now.
Great - something ELSE to do with hunger. . . .

It's better this morning - or not as noticeable. I think I notice it more at night when I'm trying to go to sleep because I have no other distractions.

I have to make a follow-up appointment with the Neuro so I will discuss it with him when I go.

Thanks everyone for your responses!
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Try testing to see if laying in another position might help, like switching from your back to your side (or vice-versa). I get positional vertigo and can only lay in one position without getting woozy . . . which causes distress . . . then difficulty breathing too.

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Try testing to see if laying in another position might help, like switching from your back to your side (or vice-versa). I get positional vertigo and can only lay in one position without getting woozy . . . which causes distress . . . then difficulty breathing too.

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I've noticed it's worse when I lay on my side. I have gotten to where I use two pillows and elevate my head a little and that seems to make it better. I generally sleep on my back or my side - an abundance of chest related physical anatomy makes it impossible to sleep on my stomach !!
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Well this is odd, my 1st trip to the ER when this all starting the end of Dec. was something just like this, I had shortness of breath had an odd tight feel of my chest and extreme fatigue. This wasn't anything like a panic attack. ER didn't see anything wrong with my heart or lungs and send me home the next day my legs when numb (still partly numb 11 weeks later).
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Interferons can cause shortness of breath. In rare cases interferons can result in Sarcoidosis which is the body attacking organs, usually lungs, skin and heart. That be me.
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There are LOTS of reasons for shortness of breath...

HOWEVER, if it can be SERIOUS....

Go see the doctor....your PCP....he/she will be able to put a finger on the problem....

Hope it is nonserious....
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Default Please be aware of my father's situation
He had MS for 30 years. Although he usually sounded as if he's taking bigger breaths and just simply releasing air. He also had a mild heart atta in his 50s and another in his early 60s that created a horrible slow end to his life. Please be self aware and safe you guys! Much love for the ms community
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Welcome, Mkiley23!

It sounds as if you have lost your father. I'm so sorry for your loss and sorry that he had so much suffering.

MS hits some people much harder than others but even when it's looking mild, it can turn into a much more serious problem.
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