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Sent to Health Experts August 04, 2006 3:00 a.m.

i have shortness of breath when laying down and a higher heart rate..and I am a little light headed

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August 04, 2006 3:07 a.m. (7 minutes and 19 seconds later)

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Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy)-

Could you give me a bit more information? E.g., do you have any health problems? Are you currently taking any medication? How long has this been going on?

Thanks,
Emily

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Sent August 04, 2006 3:09 a.m. (1 minute and 37 seconds later)

Not that I know of..I am overweight...I am not on any meds and it started yesterday but today I notice it more

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August 04, 2006 3:11 a.m. (1 minute and 57 seconds later)

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Thanks for the additional information.

When you say you're overweight - do you mean significantly overweight?

Thanks,
Emily

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Sent August 04, 2006 3:13 a.m. (1 minute and 50 seconds later)

yes i suppose..probaly 350..I dont know..I dont know if i should go to the hospital..I am scared

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August 04, 2006 3:18 a.m. (5 minutes and 29 seconds later)

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Thanks for the information.

First - if you are concerned, you should go to the hospital. There is no harm in going, particularly if you have health insurance. If you go to the ER, you will be thoroughly examined and ideally a diagnosis will be made.

Second - most likely what you are experiencing is due to your weight. This isn't bad news, per se, because weight is something that you can do about. You may be suffering from Pickwickian syndrome. For more information, click the following link.

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pickwickian_syndrome.jsp

If you have additional questions, feel free to ask!

Sincerely,
Emily

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August 04, 2006 9:51 p.m. (18 hours and 32 minutes later)

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