Breathing problems

[stravinsky1]

Hi, I've got CFS and have been having breathing problems for past 19 days. I had A7 day course of antibiotics, then a gap but last week more antibiotics, steroids and an asthma pump although I don't have asthma. The breathing was definitely improving and I took the last if the meds at 9 this morning. As the day has worn on my breathing has gradually got worse. Awaiting results of a chest x-rayMy question is is this caused by the CFS or do I just need yet more meds.

[Gooddaysagain]

Have a look at the relationship between gut health and CF S . Ask your pharmacist to recommend a good pre- and pro-biotic if you're not already taking one. It may not make you better, but it could help stopping you getting worse.I hope this helps.

[stravinsky1 in reply to Gooddaysagain]

I'll try that thank you. I've got some Kefir coming today so 🤞 I'll like it

[MayGodBlessYou]

sorry this is going on,

flu and covid injections are causing difficulties including breathing problems,

i see no need to have any injections so have not for over 15 years

take care

[Troilus]

Does the blue inhaler help your breathing? If so, it could be asthma. Asthma can develop at any age and we have had a lot of dry weather with high pollen count this year.

When we have cfs/me, with all of it’s oddities it is easy to put everything that goes wrong as just another oddity.

Either way it would be a good idea to have another chat with your GP.

[stravinsky1]

Thank you, I will see GP

[peege]

I agree with Troilus, a good idea to check in with the gp again incase of stubborn infection. They can recognise different lung ailments via their stethoscopes. My asthma was diagnosed in my 50s.

[stravinsky1 in reply to peege]

Thank you all for your replies. I got back to GP who gave me more steroids, but different ones and am pleased to say that they worked as my breathing is now back to normal.