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03-11-2008, 11:58 AM | #1 | |||
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Is it one side more then another . . . although vertigo problems can be both sides too? For me, I have to sleep on my right side with my face pointing down (with back of my head propped up). If I don't, I will often choke, my heart beats hard, I feel nauseous, and I can't seem to get any air into my lungs. I imagine there is some "emotional" response included in that, because who wouldn't be a little freaked out when they feel that way? Try various methods of propping up pillows, taking away pillows, etc. to see if it helps at all. It may just be a hug thing, but the fact that it bothers you most when you are laying made me think of the vertigo angle. Cherie
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (03-11-2008) |
03-11-2008, 12:07 PM | #2 | |||
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I second what everyone else is saying--do see your doctor!!!
I had attacks of this over a period of several months, and my doctor put me on a heart monitor--about the size of a very tiny camera--which I wore around my neck for a week. This records your heartbeats and tells if you have any irregular heart rhythms. It might be a valuable tool to help identify the problem. Warm wishes and hugs--hope you get some answers! |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (03-11-2008) |
03-11-2008, 04:31 PM | #3 | |||
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Hi Kell~~~ Does this shortness of breath feeling only happen at bedtime? Do you notice when climbing stairs or exerting yourself??
While Cheri is right that it is prob the "hug", it wouldn't hurt to have it checked out. I'm thinking of ya!!
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (03-11-2008) |
03-11-2008, 04:39 PM | #4 | |||
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(((Kelly))). I agree with the others that you should get it checked out and find the root of the problem. Although the hug has become my constant, unwanted, companion, I don't discount other reasons for this.
If it is the MS hug, I often put my arms above my head to help relieve that hug feeling and I am able to take deeper breaths. BTW- Why do they call it the hug? Hugs are supposed to be nice and make you feel good, warm, and fuzzy like this: or . I don't quite get that feeling with this. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (03-11-2008) |
03-11-2008, 05:09 PM | #5 | |||
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I get it when I'm just sitting still or lying down OR exerting myself. I don't have stairs but if I do something strenuous I find myself getting winded. Like I said, it probably has something to do with the extra weight I'm carrying around. Stupid Neurontin. . . . . . .
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