shortness of breath

You say that your arteries are clear. How (and when) was this determined. What other tests have you had -- and how long ago were the tests done?

How long have you had these symptoms?

Have you been to a doctor(s) about the symptoms -- if so, what did they say?

Over time, are the symptoms becoming more frequent -- less frequent -- or staying about the same?

Have you noticed any pattern about the symptoms -- such as what makes them start/stop -- get better/worse-- become more/less frequent?

Do you have any other health problems -- if so, what are they?

What, if any supplements/vitamins/over-the-counter medications/prescription medications do you take?

Thanks in advance.

Steve



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Even had an ultra sound of the heart,the begining of this year. All test have been done within the last 3 years. Most have been repeated the end of last year and the begining of this year. Of course my doctor knows, he recomended all test. Some have been done twice.

Thanks for replying.

You told me about the tests, but you haven't answered my questions about your symptoms:

How long have you had the shortness of breath?

Over time, is the shortness of breath becoming more frequent -- less frequent -- or staying about the same?

Have you noticed any pattern about the shortness of breath -- such as what makes it start/stop -- get better/worse-- become more/less frequent?

Do you have any other health problems -- if so, what are they?

What, if any supplements/vitamins/over-the-counter medications/prescription medications do you take?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

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Steve,
Shortness of breath has been going on for almost 4 yrs. now. Becoming more pronounced. Walking at a regular place, climbing stairs, or just talking will make it start. Sitting still,(for a half hour)taking some deep breaths will start to lessen it until it stops. Only med. I take is 100mgs of atenenol. 1/2 in am, and 1/2 in pm. You now have all the info, what do I do next to fix this problem?

Four years of putting up with increasing shortness of breath is, in my book, at least 3 1/2 years too long without having a definitive diagnosis and a reasonably effective treatment.

As you know, your symptoms could indicate heart problems, lung problems, or both. This being the case, I believe you will have to have several tests (perhaps even repeats of some recent tests) in order for your doctor(s) to arrive at an accurate and definitive diagnosis.

At a minimum, I believe you would need a resting EKG, treadmill and lung function testing.

That said, I would like to run your question by a JustAnswer colleague who is a retired professor of medicine. Perhaps he will be able to suggest a more direct/simpler path to a definitive diagnosis for you.

I (or he) should be able to have more information for you by sometime tomorrow.

Thanks in advance.

Steve


Edited by Oreport on July 2 2006 at 11:56pm

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