Breathing trouble. Possibly COPD

[Bobbobby]

I’ve been having serious breathing trouble. I took some breathing tests at the hospital on Friday. I’m pretty sure I read that I was under 90% on some. The doctor called me and I missed and called right at 6 and I miss them. I called back and they were gone. I’m stuck wondering all weekend the outcome. Any tips for serious asthma or copd?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking Are you also taking T3

When were ferritin and iron levels last tested

Breathlessness can be linked to low iron/ ferritin .....or being under medicated on replacement thyroid hormones

[Bobbobby in reply to SlowDragon]

I’m at 175 mcg of tirosint. I go for testing again soon. My levels are probably still off. Would that affect a breathing test though? A pulmonary function one.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Bobbobby]

Air hunger is common when under medicated for thyroid.....feeling like you can’t get enough air .....wether that results in measurably poor results...don’t know

[Bobbobby in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you. God I hope so. The past few years have been hard health wise and I don’t think I can deal with copd. I have another kid on the way and I’m terrified. I’ve never had a doctor call the same day with test results which is why I’m thinking it’s bad. I wishe they would have waited until Monday. I went to a pulmonologist a year ago. He does basic tests and says your fine. I guarantee it etc etc. A year later after a dozen different specialists. Cardiologists ENTs etc is back at a pulmonologist who says that guy negelected multiple tests that could show something serious

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Bobbobby

I think you should wait and find out what the doctor says first before jumping to conclusions.

I have COPD and Bronchiectasis and with medication they are manageable.

If you do have a diagnosis of COPD or asthma then a good place to go for patient experience and help is the British Lung Foundation forum here on HealthUnlocked :

healthunlocked.com/blf

[humanbean]

Low iron/ferritin can cause breathlessness, as can low B12/folate.

Have you had your nutrient levels tested recently? If you have, ask for a copy of the results and the reference ranges from your surgery. Or ask your doctor to test them. If he refuses you can do them privately with finger-prick testing. If that is necessary ask for advice on what to buy on this forum.

[Bobbobby]

Thanks guys. They haven’t tested my nutrients levels yet. I’ll ask when I talk to the doctor next depending on what the lung tests say. Usually when ask doctors stuff like that they dismiss me. I know I’m letting myself get worked up without knowing anything yet for certain. I just have a lot of physical problems lately and it seems like I can’t catch a break. I’m in the USA not the UK but I’ll check on the link for help.