With MVA and artery spasms, I know I get breathless when I’ve been walking, or doing things but does anyone get it so you’re sort of out of breath for a short time just doing normal day to day things, as in several out of breath breaths then back to normal.
Think I’ve made a bit of a pigs ear of this question but hope someone may know what I mean 🥴
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I'm afraid so. Hoovering can take forever and don't get me started on changing the quilt cover. I have to do these simple things in "chunks" so that I don't wear myself out. The only thing I seem to be able to do is stand and iron and I wonder if that is because I am completely upright.
Understand completely, I try and plan ahead to a point.
I’ve had to stop a lot of work because of it which has a knock on effect.
If I’ve got things to do I plan, like you say ‘chunks’ of things.
I find going upstairs a real challenge most of the time, soooo annoying if I’ve forgotten something and need to go back up, need to take it really slowly.
Changing the bed....... 🙄 is one of the worst. My beautiful dog is getting very old now so only needs a short walk but that can be hard work.
Agree with Mint teaplease that long conversations can also make me breathless.
I needed to put some plants in the garden yesterday, I did one at a time, digging really isn’t a good idea so used hand tools which took forever but at least it’s getting done 😃
Oh Fluffybee I do sympathise. I have a hydrangea at the bottom of the garden waiting to be potted but the compost is at the top of the garden so I am having to build myself up to moving them close together! My poor neighbour offered her husbands services and I bet he wishes she hadn't. I try not to use him unless I really can't manage myself. I must admit I didn't expect impending retirement to be like this!
Tell you what, I could help by standing one end of your garden with the compost and you with the hydrangea and gradually meet to wherever you want it, may take a while but bit by bit will speed up the process 🥴!!
I agree, I get really annoyed with myself if I’ve forgotten something and have to go back upstairs...feels like I’ve used one of my daily “stair credits” for no reason!!! 😤
That’s a good way of looking at it 😂😂 credits for different tasks, and it is, what a complete waste of credits, I get a pile of things to go either up or downstairs and take them in one go, sadly I drop something on the way up, it seems to be shampoo or something that rolls all the way back to the bottom !!!! Maybe soul destroying credits should be included considering what it takes to get those jobs done !!
I leave whatever I’ve dropped, then throw it upstairs when I’m halfway down, I’m a bad shot so hit the lightbulb once and even gone upwards and straight back on my head !!!!!!!! Whatever next, maybe a backpack would help 🥴
It really is 😂😂😂😂 I cannot reach to change the lightbulb so need the stool..... then I need to go back downstairs to get the lightbulb, back up again, by which time I’m exhausted and breathless, finally put the bulb in, all that because I’m trying to save on journeys going up stairs !!!
Hi Fluffybee, I too am breathless when walking up hill up stairs and there are lots of steps where I work. Good job it's only 2 days. To be quite honest I'm sick of it. Xxx regards and good luck with everything x Sheena x
I know I am, I’m with you on that one big tome, all it takes is a shower and that’s it, my chest feels heavy and achy, makes you feel like not doing anything.
I just do things in stages now, trying to find out how my body reacts to things.
I feel the same Fluffybee, I think I just have to find my limitations. I thought things would be better after the stent, but I am so tired most of the time. It’s early days (6weeks ). They say it’s the medication and things will improve with time... I hope so.
Hi, sorry for the late reply. Yes I had a mri stress test.The heat is something else this year. My husband was saying we shouldn't go away abroad if you don't like the heat. Ive told him there's lots of air conditioning on a cruise. We would have been starting our holiday on Thursday this week in Barcelona for 3 nights then on our 7 day Mediterranean cruise oh how life has changed for everyone. Keep safe and cool. X Sheena x
Mine seems to happen if it is over 21C with humidity higher than 50% - in or out of doors. I have a temp and hygrometer device in the house I carry from room to room, and one on the patio outdoors (in a spot always shaded, the sun never hits it) and if I start to feel short of breath, I look at the device and it's always over my 'limit'. The more over my limit, the more breathless I am.
Sadly the shortness of breath and chest pain seem to go hand in hand - GTN spray has definitely been needed especially the past few weeks
Yes Sunnie2day, I have always enjoyed my holidays abroad, but I did notice the last couple of years I’ve struggled with the heat ( should have been a warning maybe ) . My husband loves the heat, but it will be a parasol in the shade for me now .
Oh my goodness I absolutely love labs 🥰🥰 I’m thinking about having one at some point fairly soon. There’s something sooooo special about a puppy, so inquisitive and their smell!!!!!! You k is what I mean ?
A puppy and people splash in the paddling pool sounds the perfect way to enjoy a hot day, excellent way to cool off for both of you!
The reasons I didn't want to believe I might have MVA are my heat-humidity intolerance, and my very high tolerance for cold - I love winter and have got to the point of dreading summer. My cardiologist tells me I'm unique
I would agree about the temperature and humidity. There is a hill that I can walk up fine on a coolish day, but when it's warmer, ahd especially if it's humid, I am gasping for breath and. have to stop halfway. I tend to only go out for a walk now in the evenings, find it embarrassing to be puffing and panting, and the family get grumpy with me!
And agree about breaking up tasks into chunks, it's the only way for me to avoid the need for a lie down.
We did that bought a Bungalow and also moved from the North of Scotland to South West England. I still get breathless but it's better being breathless when it seems like you are on Holiday oh and Warm !!
I tend to get breathless after a shower so instead of towelling dry I now just put the towelling dressing gown on, easy way of getting dry !!!
Just watered the garden and worn out before the day really starts, I have plans of painting the porch, things in the garden, have a clear out of the utility room, etc etc but think that’s a bit ambitious, have chest heaviness already so time to listen to my body and sit down in front of the fan indoors it’s 28 already on the south east 🥵 !!!
When you are finished could you pop round and paint the fence !! it's been looking at me for a while now. I couldn't start because remember the phrase " I have started so I will finish "
Ok that’s fine, I’ll be over shortly 😂😂😂😂 anything else needs doing ??? Windows cleaned, grass cut, oven cleaned ????? But before I start I’d need a lovely cold drink with ice cubes, that may take a few hours to drink, then maybe another, so maybe a handy man/woman so we can sit and drink cold drinks and watch how to do it 😂😂😂😂
Ice packs and a fan last night!! Too hot here now! Looking forward to predicted thunderstorms next week but they usually skirt around Birmingham and fly off somewhere else. I live in hope.
Well, as we all seem to be falling apart at the seams, (I've got cancer and type 1 diabetes and I'm old! - Hubby has not long had a quad bypass and has 2 hernias that will need sorting out soon!) I find a sense of humour helps!!.
Oh my goodness 🤗🤗🤗 you’re one brave wonderful lady 😊
That is a lot to go through, do you have close friends and family nearby ?
Agreed a sense of humour goes a long way,and despite all of us having medical problems support each other 100% when needed and have a bit of a laugh as well which I really like.
It's good to have lovely friends on this forum. I was diagnosed with inoperable cancer 13years ago (behind the shoulder blade). Despite moaning to doctors for years, it was only discovered when I had neck surgery to repair a couple of discs. Even then I had to insist that something was wrong with my shoulder - reluctantly they took X rays and scanned and a grapefruit sized tumour popped up!! Chemo shrunk the blasted thing to a walnut size and radiotherapy knocked the thing for six. I still have checks but as there are no symptoms, I get discharged again!!
I've been a type 1 diabetic for 35 years after catching chicken pox off my youngest son!!! Never had it as a kid and it nearly killed me! Hey ho. As long as I can get up in the morning and put one foot in front of the other, I'm doing OK.
I've got a lovely family. My one son and his wife and teenage kids live in the Peak District and my other son, his wife and my two gorgeous little grandchildren live quite local. We see a lot of each other.
I just got the hug - thank you! Sending a virtual hug your way xxxxx
I'm fine (that's what you say :)))) thanks and still breathing. Yup, when it's hot and humid it's definitely not necessary to expect the chores to get done. In fact, learning how not to do them is much more important. Just 'potter' as I do and be aware. Stay Safe x
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