Shortness of breath...?!


Question:

Shortness of breath...?

I am a 20 year old female, (110lbs, 5'7) healthy otherwise. I sometimes experience shortness of breath. It seems that i cannot breathe deep enough to feel ok. I get kinda numb, not enough to stop me from doing things, but talking becomes a little difficult as I get winded. I do not have medical insurance so I can't go in as I do not have that kind of money. It happens alot at night too. someone suggested maybe im so thin my spine crushes my lungs, but this is not true since i dont always lay on my stomach. Anyone know what it could be and what I can do about it from home? Any advice is appreciated!

Additional Details

2 weeks ago
will is wrong. I have hyperventhilated be4 n trust me I'm not doing it now. AND I mentioned I have no money to pay for that kind of nonsense.

2 weeks ago
** also it is NOT accompanied by hot flashes or any of that**


Answers:

Listen..Young Lady..it may not be a Respiratory problem, but check it out..If you pass all the test and you are okay respiratory..then you might consider "Anxieties". They effect many people like me, but more frequently to Women. Your shortness of breath is commonly occurring with hot flashes and a rapid heart beat..what you are doing is Hyperventilating. If that's the case..you have three choices. (1) exercise more and vent your stress through controlled anger, crying and such. (2) Try a therapist to relief your stress by discussing openly your problems. (3) Try a Psychiatrist who will prescribe MRI Medications like Xanax and Klonopin..this is what i do, but i recommend trying the others first before becoming reliant on expensive Meds!

Will S




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