Bronchial spasms

[Livelydively]

Hello, everyone. I hope you are all doing well.

I have interstitial lung disease caused by chemotherapy. My bronchial spasms have been more frequent the last week or two, especially after I have eaten or drank caffeine. Tonight, I was also having heart palpitations. It was really triggering my health anxiety. Anyone have anything they do that helps with them? Thank you.

[Caspiana]

Hello LL, 😃

Welcome!! 🍀

You have been through the wringer. 😑 What treatment have you been given for your bronchospasms ? Do you use a bronchodilator? As for palpitations I have had these ever since I had a lung transplant almost three years ago now. I know what you mean about anxiety. Having a thumping heart makes it worse. Cut down or stop drinking caffeine. I try and avoid too much animal protein especially beef. That is not so good for the heart and in the long run the kidneys. If my palpitations are very bad I drink cold water or have a cold as I can manage shower. This helps me because it stimulates the vagus nerve. But I would ask your doctor about that because I wouldn't want it to have an ill effect on you. I also walk when I have a thumpy heart. Or talk. Or sing. That seems to help. Sending warm wishes.

Cas xx 🌿

P.S. When you lie down don't lie on your side when you have palpitations it makes it worse. Lie on your back.

[Livelydively in reply to Caspiana]

Thank you foe replying and the welcome! My pulmonary specialist said that this is just something I have to live with. I appreciate all the tips. I will try them!

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi you certainly have had a lot to put up with, I usually sit my my little dog Jack and just stroke him it seems to do the trick. I also sit with my eyes closed sometimes and think of places like the beach or summer meadows it really does help. Please let us know how you are doing have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[Livelydively in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you! They finally went away after an hour. Haven't had any so far today so feeling better overall. Thank you!

[horseygirl_0103]

Hi

I have interstitial lung disease too. My oxygen levels tend to go dangerously low without warning except for twice -on one occasions I had palpitations too which hospitalise me

more recently I fainted -that dooesnt normally happen

Have you spoken to your GP. Miine put me on mycophenalate - it still happens

Take care

[Livelydively in reply to horseygirl_0103]

Thank you for replying. I have not been able to get ahold of my pulmonary specialist. It keeps ringing and ringing. I will try to reach out to my gp.

I hope you are doing well.