User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 9:50:36 AM EDT
[#1]
Lots of things, you should see your doctor. They'll need a history, physical exam, and labwork to even begin to address the problem.
ETA: I'm not joking. Go see your doctor. Men have this thing about not going to see their primary care provider and ending up in the ER near death. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 9:50:52 AM EDT
[#2]
Sounds like anxiety to me, but it could be anything. Im not a doc...You should see a doc
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 9:51:51 AM EDT
[#3]
Pms
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 9:56:31 AM EDT
[#4]
The menopause strikes again.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 10:03:39 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Lots of things, you should see your doctor. They'll need a history, physical exam, and labwork to even begin to address the problem. ETA: I'm not joking. Go see your doctor. Men have this thing about not going to see their primary care provider and ending up in the ER near death. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 10:09:21 AM EDT
[#6]
Doctor -- NOW!
Also, you might want to pick up a pulse oximeter and, if you don't already have one, a BP monitor. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 10:09:42 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FLchuck8: This. There are too many variables without tests to go on. Shortness of breath could be allergies or symptoms of something deadly like a blockage of the left descending (widow maker artery in heart). Go get a work up. Worst case they give you a baseline for bloodwork and EKG for when shit goes to hell in your 50-60's. It's a pain in the ass but better than a possible toe tag. I say that as someone that has cared for post cabg patients. You expect an 80 year old to get open heart, it's the mom's & dad's in their 20's and 30's that really sober you. Damn, didnt think of that. I get blood work regularly from testosterone treatment. I cannot stand going to the doctor but I guess I need to bite the bullet. I bet it's going to be a pain in the ass to get an appointment about now. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 10:12:19 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frank_B: Doctor -- NOW! Also, you might want to pick up a pulse oximeter and, if you don't already have one, a BP monitor. https://healthjade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pulse-oximeter.jpg I get that checked weekly along with blood pressure. Usually around 120 over 80. When I was a cop, several years ago I did have high cholesterol almost high enough to be put on meds. I never followed up on it unfortunately. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:27:53 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn, didnt think of that. I get blood work regularly from testosterone treatment. I cannot stand going to the doctor but I guess I need to bite the bullet. I bet it's going to be a pain in the ass to get an appointment about now. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This. There are too many variables without tests to go on. Shortness of breath could be allergies or symptoms of something deadly like a blockage of the left descending (widow maker artery in heart). Go get a work up. Worst case they give you a baseline for bloodwork and EKG for when shit goes to hell in your 50-60's. It's a pain in the ass but better than a possible toe tag. I say that as someone that has cared for post cabg patients. You expect an 80 year old to get open heart, it's the mom's & dad's in their 20's and 30's that really sober you. Damn, didnt think of that. I get blood work regularly from testosterone treatment. I cannot stand going to the doctor but I guess I need to bite the bullet. I bet it's going to be a pain in the ass to get an appointment about now. The daughter has some sort of funk on top of a lingering wart that started to get nasty and we called the peds. The tele-med call with facetime was super easy and newer cameras got the matter quickly with an RX in to the pharm. They will likely look do the same and most offices are waiving copays bc they they have less overhead. You'll end up with a script for a pint of bloodwork, EKG, and likely a stress test depending on the blood work or other risk factors. The testosterone therapy can also exacerbate cardiac issues depending on dose. Call today and you'll likely get "seen" today. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:32:20 AM EDT
[#10]
Do you have working CO detectors?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:33:56 AM EDT
[#11]
Arfcom can't look at your lungs and heart. A doctor can and should though. You should see a doctor to get a real answer. You can at least talk to one from home on the internet now and if they think you need tests, they will schedule them.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:34:05 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FLchuck8: The daughter has some sort of funk on top of a lingering wart that started to get nasty and we called the peds. The tele-med call with facetime was super easy and newer cameras got the matter quickly with an RX in to the pharm. They will likely look do the same and most offices are waiving copays bc they they have less overhead. You'll end up with a script for a pint of bloodwork, EKG, and likely a stress test depending on the blood work or other risk factors. The testosterone therapy can also exacerbate cardiac issues depending on dose. Call today and you'll likely get "seen" today. Thanks for the info. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:35:14 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnka871: Do you have working CO detectors? It's been happening all over the place. Sometimes sitting at work with no activity, sometimes lying in bed, sometimes driving. I am not very active outside jiu jitsu and that hasn't been going on for 6 plus weeks. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:35:41 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsy: Arfcom can't look at your lungs and heart. A doctor can and should though. You should see a doctor to get a real answer. You can at least talk to one from home on the internet now and if they think you need tests, they will schedule them. I know, I'm horrible at dealing with doctors. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:37:07 AM EDT
[#15]
Dibbs on toilet paper, meat products and chest freezer.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:37:30 AM EDT
[#16]
1. I am a doctor. 2. my brother was 30 years old, watching tv at night , stood up and died of an acute MI. GET TO THE DOCTOR
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:38:34 AM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I know, I'm horrible at dealing with doctors. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:39:20 AM EDT
[#18]
Kidney failure can cause shortness of breath. It happened to me.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:41:41 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnka871: Do you have working CO detectors? No dyspnea w CO poisoning |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:42:52 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Quigley: 1. I am a doctor. 2. my brother was 30 years old, watching tv at night , stood up and died of an acute MI. GET TO THE DOCTOR Thanks, I am. Sorry to hear about your brother. It's hard to imagine that happening so young. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:44:09 AM EDT
[#21]
You have a heart murmur. Please make an appointment as soon as possible.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:47:42 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You have a heart murmur. Please make an appointment as soon as possible. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:50:45 AM EDT
[#23]
Ok, got an appointment over video chat on monday. I also usually have thick blood and I'm sure that has something to do with it. When I first got it checked about a year ago it was a 49.5 or so and I'll give blood to get it down to a 46 or so and feel a lot better at the time.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 11:55:07 AM EDT
[#24]
Have you started taking anything regularly lately? I started taking vitamin C and D and it turns out there can be side effects like dizziness and headaches (of which I have had lately)
Yesterday I had some pretty bad heart palpitations. They subsided but I still feel less that 100%. My BP is up too. Gonna set up a telemed deal today. Good luck man. No one needs this kind of crap with virus stuff around |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:03:42 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: Ok, got an appointment over video chat on monday. I also usually have thick blood and I'm sure that has something to do with it. When I first got it checked about a year ago it was a 49.5 or so and I'll give blood to get it down to a 46 or so and feel a lot better at the time. If you suspect PE,s you should go to a doc and get checked out, a lot of things can cause what your describing, only tests and a doctor can give you the answers |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:07:45 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ToledoXJ: Have you started taking anything regularly lately? I started taking vitamin C and D and it turns out there can be side effects like dizziness and headaches (of which I have had lately) Yesterday I had some pretty bad heart palpitations. They subsided but I still feel less that 100%. My BP is up too. Gonna set up a telemed deal today. Good luck man. No one needs this kind of crap with virus stuff around I do take a vitamin regimen pretty regularly that has vitamin c |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:11:36 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stutzmech: If you suspect PE,s you should go to a doc and get checked out, a lot of things can cause what your describing, only tests and a doctor can give you the answers Not going to lie, I looked up PE and it doesn't sound too good. But I havent had any real chest pain with the shortness of breath but I have had some.chest pains that come and go now that I think about it. The shortness of breath is fairly new, chest pains are not. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:19:28 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: Not going to lie, I looked up PE and it doesn't sound too good. But I havent had any real chest pain with the shortness of breath but I have had some.chest pains that come and go now that I think about it. The shortness of breath is fairly new, chest pains are not. PE,s can have no chest pain and they can sometimes come on slow, they have missed mine in a er, blood ox level at time of feeling out of breath was good way of telling , drop down into low 80,s from high 90,s with just walking up a couple of stair steps, chest pains can be many things, mine were an aneurysm but yours could be anything, get checked out, it could save your life |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:30:58 PM EDT
[#29]
I have a thread going about my mom who is in the hospital now. She had bypass done on Tuesday I would suggest going to the Er. I am not a doc but it’s not worth taking a chance
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:35:42 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zak406: I have a thread going about my mom who is in the hospital now. She had bypass done on Tuesday I would suggest going to the Er. I am not a doc but it’s not worth taking a chance How is she, I think I commented in that thread and sent some prayers yalls way. Where the hospital wouldnt let yall in to see her? |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/30/2020 12:44:57 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: How is she, I think I commented in that thread and sent some prayers yalls way. Where the hospital wouldnt let yall in to see her? She's doing well in pain as to be expected. Bypassed her lad artery they have to Stent the right side because the blockage was to low to bypass. Her ejection fraction is up and they can tell due to feeling the pulse in her ankle. She has a scan Tom to see how the heart function is officially. Stent will be in 4 weeks once she recovers. She was up in a chair day of surgery and they had her walking day after. She has had previous heart attacks according to surgeon. They removed the chest tubes and the iv in her neck. . If your having issues get checked bud. Your young fix whatever is wrong now so you can live a long happy healthy life. Thank you for your prayers we appreciate it Edit. Yes we haven't seen her since last Wed due to the covid restrictions |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 8:50:00 PM EDT
[#32]
well, I was supposed to have x-rays tomorrow morning of my chest and blood work. Just earlier I started getting short of breath every 30 mins or so and a little chest pain and my BP was up. So now I'm at the e.r.
If anyone wanted an update. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 8:54:34 PM EDT
[#33]
Quoted: What would cause me to get short of breath every once in a while. Mid 30s 6 foot tall and 205 lbs non smoker. Sometimes I feel like I'm kot getting enough oxygen and I'll start gasping for air. No illness symptoms, it's been happening for a few months at least. I figured it was from lack of cardio and not being able to get into the jiu jitsu gym like I was before all this. Have a pulmonary function test. I found out I was asthmatic when I was training for am MMA fight. You might be too. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 8:56:47 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: well, I was supposed to have x-rays tomorrow morning of my chest and blood work. Just earlier I started getting short of breath every 30 mins or so and a little chest pain and my BP was up. So now I'm at the e.r. If anyone wanted an update. Inflammation from Covid cytokine storm. Just a dumb guess from a doomer, not a Dr. Hope it's nothing. Keep us posted. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:01:26 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: well, I was supposed to have x-rays tomorrow morning of my chest and blood work. Just earlier I started getting short of breath every 30 mins or so and a little chest pain and my BP was up. So now I'm at the e.r. If anyone wanted an update. Great idea to go to ER, keep an update coming in. My co-workers 41 year old husband died of a heart attack running on the treadmill. He was a triathlete and in great shape but he had a blocked coronary artery. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:06:04 PM EDT
[#36]
Just took an ekg then they wanted another and then another printout and they asked if I had a pace maker.... no pacemaker.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:13:26 PM EDT
[#37]
Good luck, keep us updated.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:13:47 PM EDT
[#38]
It happens to me when I hold my breath. Seriously, I sometimes walk up the stairs and am totally winded, then realize I was holding my breath. I mt bike several times a week and am pretty fit. Not sure why I subconsciously hold my breath.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:15:34 PM EDT
[#39]
Keep us posted
I went through that a few years ago Went to the doc the ole tickers good I think I suffer from anxiety/panic attacks It’s fucking weird mate I don’t want yo talk to the doc about it yhough |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:20:51 PM EDT
[#40]
Could be a nonocclusive PE, but statistically unlikely. It could be anxiety, coronary artery stenosis, or one of a dozen other things.
Or it could be idiopathic. Regardless, see your doctor and go from there. As someone else said above, arfcom can’t look at your heart and lungs. Good luck! |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:29:40 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Offspring: It happens to me when I hold my breath. Seriously, I sometimes walk up the stairs and am totally winded, then realize I was holding my breath. I mt bike several times a week and am pretty fit. Not sure why I subconsciously hold my breath. I sometimes find myself doing that too, it's really obvious in an scba when you can hear i breath 1 breath for everyone else's 3 or 4 but I've been trying to consciously breath deeper and sooner since I noticed this a while ago. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 9:32:50 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Offspring: It happens to me when I hold my breath. Seriously, I sometimes walk up the stairs and am totally winded, then realize I was holding my breath. I mt bike several times a week and am pretty fit. Not sure why I subconsciously hold my breath. I do the exact same thing. Anxiety. I catch myself subconsciously holding my breath. It's also cool when I catch myself holding my head up off of the pillow laying in bed. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 10:11:13 PM EDT
[#43]
Sounds like OP made his way to ED anyways, especially if you've got chest pains and dyspnea.
I figured I would post my issue as I had gone through untold amount of tests, specialists, etc...I will make a pretty log story short. A few years back, I started having some shortness of breath that was NOT activity induced. I would be talking to someone and felt like I was out of air ("two-word dyspnea"), I would bend over to tie my shoes, sit up and felt out of air. No associated pains or anything else. Had multiple EKG's and Holter monitoring sessions. Everything would always check out fine. Through my own study, I determined that I might have GERD. I went to Wal-Mart, bought an OTC omeprazole and took it. An hour later, I didn't have that crazy feeling of being short of breath...mind you, this had been going on daily for almost a year. Imagine my "what the fuck" moment when I realized all the money and time I had spent trying to figure out what the hell was going on with me. Of course, my "primary" care doc doesn't believe me, insists that GERD can't cause that feeling, which precipitated me to kick him to the curb. I went and saw a GI doc who handed out a script of Omeprazole for the rest of my fucking life. Didn't care to find an actual cause of the GERD. Said it was a "quality of life" issue. Meaning, I could restrict everything I ate and drank forever or just "take this little pill" that would fix it all. I ended up talking to a DO about my GERD and he gave me a natural solution for it. Basically, you need to actually increase your stomach acid, not reduce it. His cocktail worked and now I don't take omeprazole either. I just re-read my post...sorry I went down a rambling path. However, if someone is out there struggling with the same shit I had, I hope they find my post. Please let us know how you are OP. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 10:16:20 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: I sometimes find myself doing that too, it's really obvious in an scba when you can hear i breath 1 breath for everyone else's 3 or 4 but I've been trying to consciously breath deeper and sooner since I noticed this a while ago. Hope they get you better bud. Keep us posted your in my prayers |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/14/2020 10:18:18 PM EDT
[#45]
Pretty sure it's menopause.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/15/2020 12:23:17 AM EDT
[#46]
Just got released they said I have an irregular heart beat and gave me a rx for an inhaler and to follow up with my doc
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/15/2020 12:45:39 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just got released they said I have an irregular heart beat and gave me a rx for an inhaler and to follow up with my doc |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/15/2020 1:31:19 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: Just got released they said I have an irregular heart beat and gave me a rx for an inhaler and to follow up with my doc Good luck brother!! |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/15/2020 1:44:46 AM EDT
[#49]
How old are you OP? Medical issues suck for sure I know bro. Take care and hope you get it taken care of.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/15/2020 1:54:42 AM EDT
[#50]
Thanks for the replies guys and gals. I'm 34 years old. It weird, before this covid shutdown I was rolling in a gi in bjj at 20 mins at a time without a break, im going back Monday finally and I think that will be a good test to see what will happen.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
