Posted by WhatToDoNext on August 2, 2008, at 14:25:01
I wake up with it out of my sleep, I've been to the ER twice now and it resolved over a few hours. Both cardiac and pulmonary testing is negative.
They say I'm having a panic attack, but I don't feel panicky at all. I'm am very anxious at times, but it seems like the shortness of breath isn't present when I'm feeling anxious. I've had panic attacks before and I know the sensation I get like the overwhelming feeling of doom, the sweats, rapid HR, etc. None of this is present with my Shortness of Breath.
I don't know what to do.... I can't walk around being short of breath all day. I get dizzy and lightheaded. I had an MRI of my head Friday, results pending. Even if I take a Xanax 1mg, I start to yawn and feel the sedation, yet the shortness of breath continues. I'd say, I have it about 8 hours of the 14 or so I'm awake all day.
I'm only on 50mg of Zoloft, and Xanax XR 1mg bid, Klonopin 1mg bid, Fast acting Xanax prn, but I hardly take it.
Thanks in advance,
Steve
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