Trouble taking in a deep full satifying breath
I have trouble getting a full deep satisfying breath all the time.In between those breaths i feel like i am suffocating and hungry for air.I have had alot of tests done and all came back normal.I am bipolar and have Chiari 1 Malformation.All my doctors thinks it's anxiety but i don't believe that.I'm scared and it's taking control of my life.Does anyone know anything about this?
I have recently developed a similar problem (since getting married and starting medical school). I know what you are going through. These situations are really scary. I experienced dizzy spells and at one point something that to me felt like a seizure. This seizure like experience started with the trouble taking in a deep full satisfying breath and then persisted to a tingling sensation in my face that let to every muscle in my body contracting at the same time (this was every painful and scary). I later learned that this experience was caused by a ca++ imbalance that was due to hyperventilation (possibly caused by anxiety). I have also had a lot of test that have all come back normal and had a hard time accepting that this might only be anxiety, but I have worked on trying to manage my stress and have found relief. During times of stress the symptoms return. Try to relax and see if that helps the problem. I would suggest starting this process by talking with a friend and building confidence concerning your health (meaning there is a good possibility you are totally healthy). That seemed to work for me.
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I've had this problem for over 40 years....on and off....on again now... I was always told it was sighing resperation, panic disorder. I was under control for many years, but since Thursday, they are full blown again. Can't take deep breaths, can't yawn and it lasts for ours even after taking a tranquilizer. Called an ambulance on Friday and they found nothing wrong with me. I am not in a constant state of panic. My doctor just changed my meds. Took me off of Prozaz and Klonopin and switched me to Zoloft and Valium. Had an ekg a couple of months ago and it was within normal limits. I just made an appointment to see a cardiologist just to make sure my heart is okay. I am 58 years old. HELP!