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derek1979
derek1979

i have breathing issues when im in a car my chest feels tight and i get sshortness of breath has anyone else had this and what advise could you suggest

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  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 derek1979

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    Hi Derek I do get shortness of breath, and I have had tightness in my chest.its never happened if Ive been in our car. when it happens to me I just sit still rest till it eases off, It never seem to last for very long, well it hasnt up to now thankfully.  take care 
    • derek1979
      derek1979 kaz_40

      Posted

      the last time i went on a bus i passed out cause i could not breath but i always get it in the car x
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 derek1979

      Posted

      I know you said your gps arnt good, but I think you should have a word with them about it just to be on the safe side. take care
    • derek1979
      derek1979 kaz_40

      Posted

      i will try its all i can do but he just donsnt listen but i will take my wife up there and record the conversation x
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 derek1979

      Posted

      Thats a good idea My husband always comes in with me when I go to see a dr and vice versa, 2 ears are better than 1 it helps to have that extra support
    • derek1979
      derek1979 kaz_40

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      it does but to be honest i wish my doctor would just listen and if he did not know much about how im feeling and whats going on with me then at least he could do is send me to someone who knows what there talking about x
    • carole28488
      carole28488 derek1979

      Posted

      Hi, Derek....I also have the breathing problem with anxiety, and getting in the car to go somewhere really starts it off....what I do is, summer and winter, run the air conditioner straight into my nose and breathe deep breaths...in and out...hold breath for 10 second, let it out slowly...when you feel better turn the air off if you like...I know this really helps the dizzy spells and the breathing....I hope this helps...

       

    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 derek1979

      Posted

      he should be trying to educate himself about fibro and finding out all about it. or he could refer you to apain clinic or back to the rheumatologist their options he could choose he should be trying to help you drs have a duty of care.
    • derek1979
      derek1979 kaz_40

      Posted

      exactly i will do that and will get my wife to make sure he referes me to a pain clinic and doesnt fob me off as usual x
    • derek1979
      derek1979 carole28488

      Posted

      i use ventolin and have the car window fully open for a few seconds that helps but for me the big issue is the tightness in my chest then i get chest pain (costocondritis) and i honestly cant handle that any tips on handling that would be great x
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 derek1979

      Posted

      you will have to insist that he sends you to a pain clinic dont back down. being refered to apain clinic is part of fibro treatment that along with cbt hydrotherapy and accupuncture hope you finally get some where when you see him?
    • carole28488
      carole28488 kaz_40

      Posted

      Hi, Kaz:  I have been going to a pain clinic in the U S for many years...they are only treating me for my curved spine and spinal spenosis...don't think they even believe in Fibro...sad, but true...
    • kaz_40
      kaz_40 carole28488

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      Hi Carol I think its shocking how many countries just dont seem to recognise fibro it needs to be put out their more and drs specialists educated in it. it needs to be on the same level as MS AND ME and other conditions.Its unfair how fibro just seems to get brushed to 1 side its unbelievable. The treatment of us lack of understanding no care no compassion its just too disgusting for words. Their is a petion going to david cameron our prime minister. of which Ive signed. Our voices need to be heard we have to keep fighting to get fibro recognised and us better treatment instead of keep being brushed to one side.take care gentle hugs x
    • derek1979
      derek1979 kaz_40

      Posted

      i will and im telling him im not leaving till he does x
  • deb97936
    deb97936 derek1979

    Posted

    I get this to wither I'm sitting in the driver seat or passenger.. actually worse in the passenger seat because my arms are down as apposed to up on the steering wheel opening my chest...the gravity and wieght on the spine is less.  It is something I have grappled with for a while..  It is worse when I am also tired...   I get it even sitting in my chair or on the couch...  Being over tired or the onslaught of a tiring bout....
    • derek1979
      derek1979 deb97936

      Posted

      thats what i get but i dont drive but the wife does i just hold on to her seat as i sit behind her but i cant use bussed cause the last time i was on 1 i passed out cause i could not breath
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