Shortness of Breath fix?

[erash]

Finally, (after a myriad of tests) the pulmonologist agreed that my shortness of breath was a muscle weakness in the chest wall possibly due to MS and he prescribes a device to exercise and improve these muscles ($25). pnmedical.com/the-breather/

I encourage anyone with shortness of breath to assure there are no other underlying cardio-pulmonary problems but if none are found, realize that with even mild-moderate MS the muscles of breathing can become weak (as with arms, legs etc.) and need to be exercised or will become weaker.

Hope this "PSA" helps someone else

[greaterexp]

I'm so glad to hear that it is no worse than weakened muscles and that there is something you can do to improve it! Thanks for letting us know!

[Royjr]

Thanks

[jimeka]

Thanks erash . I have asked if they ship to the uk. Blessings Jimeka 🦋 🍫 pleased that you are ok. Just found the edit button, didn’t know I could add on, once posted.

[Fancy1959]

Oh erash, it's Fancy1959. Thank goodness you finally found out what it entailed. Still any time you have issues with your breathing it will lead to lower oxidation levels in the body so please please be careful and please take good care of yourself! This chat room would not be the same without your wise counsel and your kind, supportive ideas and words. 💕🙂 Fancy.

[MS_Indestructible]

glad you found an answer to your problem since you have been dealing with it for so long. I have sleep apnea. I've noticed sometimes when I'm laying down, it becomes hard to breath so I just put my mask on. However, no this has me wondering if this could be happening to me. It doesn't happen all the time. Thank you for the post and information. Also had to read your post of two years ago ~terry

[Iona60]

Glad they gave you an answer. I use a Power Breathe inspiratory muscle trainer. It seems to help me breathe better at night.

[erash in reply to Iona60]

Iona60 i think this is very similar to what they gave me. How long have u been using it? Why were you given it? 😶

[Iona60 in reply to erash]

I've used it off and on over the last two years. I heard it mentioned by a pulmonoloy nurse at a live Ms support group meeting. She, like you, said it is important to keep these muscles exercised.

[Kenu]

My wife has used these her whole life being born with asthma 😢 It really does help, but she hates it after 60 years 😐. Great site, they’ve sure improved thru the years 👍. Hope you get feeling better soon 👍🙏🐩🐾 Ken

[CalfeeChick CommunityAmbassador]

Sure hope it helps you. It seems shortness of breath would be very scary in my book. Keep us posted on how you are doing and feeling with it. Sending Gentle hugs.

[erash in reply to CalfeeChick]

Gentle hugs in return CalfeeChick

[mcheri]

My husband uses a machine from Respitech. It is a cough assist machine since his lung muscles were getting too weak. Seems to have helped. Using it about 6 mos. I see a difference with sleeping also. Hope what you have does the trick. Seems to be a very scary thing to go through

[twooldcrows]

this is wonderful that you are giving us this information for i have shortness of breath for going for any length of walking ...thank you ...i go to the doctor on next Tuesday and i will ask him about this...i have an inhaler and bpap machine for at night and nothing is helping maybe this is can help me ...again thank you for sharing this...have a great day ...

[LeannEHl]

For anyone that has issues with shortness of breath, you might consider purchasing a "pulse-ox". It is a small inexpensive device that clips on your finger to measure the oxygen level in your blood. You can find them on Amazon for about $25. Feeling short of breath is often an indicator that you are not getting enough oxygen into your bloodstream.

[erash in reply to LeannEHl]

My shortness of breath is related to MS spasticity and is improving with special breathing exercises to help expand my lungs. My pulse ox is usually normal