Over the weekend my breathing has become pretty normal. I did 15 minutes at about a 3.0 on the treadmill yesterday and 20 today. My breathing was good. I am going up and down the stairs and same thing. Yesterday was 68% humidity and I was much better outside than I was for the past 3 weeks.

What does this mean?

Probably not pulmonary hypertension or fluid around my heart right? That can't be intermittent can it?
I am not coughing anymore either.
Does it sound more like bronchitis? With no fever? Asthma? Maybe bizarre autonomic symptoms that fluctuate?

I also think this pulmonary testing is going to be a complete waste especially since this lady is opposed to thinking I should show her what is happening- and it isn't happening right now anyway.

Yes, I think intermittent is a good sign. Something was irritating your lungs... pollen or mold spores.

I hope you continue to improve with this, therefore.

Yes, intermittent improvement is often a good sign.
Wishing you a full recovery.

To Our Healing!
DejaVu

Healthgirl:

I'm glad things are at least a little better for you. I can't imagine how scary this "episode" must be for you. I'm really pulling for your continued improvement.

I just got back from the pulmonary test and I really wish I listened to myself and cancelled. This was one of the worst doctors I have experienced on this journey. Rude, condescending, in a huge rush.

Her diagnosis is asthma/reactive airway disease. She had no interest in seeing how it happens upon exertion and that this problem is new to me along with going from a healthy and active to a nerve damaged/ autoimmune situation.
She talked over me in the 10 minutes of appointment time in a loud sing songy patronizing voice so that I couldn't ask questions- and after experiencing her for the second visit and giving the benefit of doubt, I didn't even want to ask anything.
So glad I have this place to vent

Pfff the arrogance of some specialists... It has no place in healthcare. Where is the sublety? The past months I've been treated likewise; they conclude a diagnosis along their vision according to my story, which I had to rush out during an overhasted interview. They do not listen to what I think I have and rather wave that one away and replace it with what they think makes more sense. I've been researching my condition for the past few months and I actually feel the symptoms, but they know better within a few minutes because they have better understanding of the literature... I've unfortunately proven them they misdiagnosed...

If you can muster up the extra energy and time, write up a review of this doctor so others can avoid this nonsense.

After doc appointments, I get feedback forms in the mail from the hospital or clinic asking me to rate the doctors performance. Before I got sick, I used to just throw those things away. Now I actually started taking the time to fill them out.

And if she had to live in your body for 5 minutes, she would probably stop her loud sign songy voice enough to listen to you....ugh these type of docs get my hackles up.

Hi Healthgirl

Sorry you had to go through another experience with such an unsympathetic doctor. I hope you manage to find a good doctor out there - keep searching - there are a few around. Any chance of getting references from others for one in your area.

Intermittent symptoms are a real challenge - so often by the time you actually get an appt. the symptom is in recess and the doctor either doesn't believe you or ignores you. You probably already keep a log of the episodes - this can be helpful if your doctor is willing to listen - also useful for yourself to determine patterns, triggers etc.

Wishing you better treatment for future appts. and hoping you see improvement soon.

Sorry you had this bad experience, but glad you're feeling better on the breathing front. I'm just so hesitant to go to any doctor now that I don't personally know a patient of. First-hand recommendations go a long way in my book.