Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Corpus Christi Texas
Breathing Disorder Posted: 07-25-05 02:06am
I am 45 and was diagnosed recently with
supra tachycardia which is an electronic
malfunction in the upper portion of the
heart. After my 911 call and rush to the
hospital for what I assumed was a heart
attack, my doctor recommended stopping
smoking, naturally, and exercise. The
exercise is not a problem but the smoking
is still a struggle. Two weeks later the
stress test didn't reveal any blockage. I
have been stressed for about 4 years now
through a divorce and job related stress
in a new territory. Seems like its
getting worse. Just driving, or walking
into wal-mart...I never know, my breathing
becomes difficult, weakness,
nervousness... All the while maintaining
a steady pulse rate. Strangest damn
thing, i'm starting to believe i'm just
going nuts. Is it my age...I mean i've
been in extended stressful periods before?
I've tried herbal remedies, meditation,
and any kind of stress relief. I was
wondering if anyone can confirm or
validify the prognosis of vcd - vocal cord
dysfunction. I'm starting to think I am
experiencing a combination of problems and
just looking for different opinions before
my next doctor visit.
