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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Asthma / October 2006another question
Hi All I went to see my doctor today about pains I've been getting in my chest, he asked me to explain them and asked if my inhaler helped take the pains away, I explained yes they did and he said well thats a good sign. I asked if it could be the ashma and he said well yes and no, great doc that helps (not) but he went on to say that if the inhaler helped then it was a good sign then went off chatting about something else. I brought him back to the conversation asking you said yes and no to my question, what are the no's, he said there could be a number of things didnt actually mention anything and then said because my inhaler helps that a good sign. Okay doc I get the message but should I be worried here. Well since you guys are familiar with Asthma I thought I would ask you guys if you get what I currently experience. It comes on real suddenly and I get a crushing like pain in my chest and top of my back area and it hurts more when I lift my arms up, sounds weired I know, I had an attack last night and took my inhaler, 2 puffs, became a little short breathed but it soon went away after I took my inhaler. Have you experienced the same, surely if it was anything serious like a heart attack then the inhaler wouldnt help? I'm only 25 years old so dont want a HA right now!!!!! Please answer soon April 22 hours, 26 minutes and 47 seconds. 18 cigarettes not smoked, saving £4.67. Life saved: 1 hour, 30 minutes. > Hi All > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > anything serious like a heart attack then the inhaler wouldnt help? I'm > only 25 years old so dont want a HA right now!!!!! Please answer soon The fact that the inhaler made it better is a good sign. <g> Seriously, chest pain is common with asthma. The fact that the inhaler makes it go away makes any other cause much less likely. I'm not sure what "no's" he was thinking about.  Signature00doc > The fact that the inhaler made it better is a good sign. <g> > > Seriously, chest pain is common with asthma. The fact that the inhaler > makes it go away makes any other cause much less likely. I'm not sure what > "no's" he was thinking about. Thanks thats reasurrred me a bit I don't have asthma, but to have peace of mind and to rule it out I would see a cardiologist. Had simmilar symptoms a few years ago when I was carrying a barrel full of leaves and got similar pains. They went away when I stopped and rested. Next day going up a fairway with my golf clubs, I had the same pain. Went to gp who refered me to cardiologist and to make a long story short wound up with 2 stents. > Hi All > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > 22 hours, 26 minutes and 47 seconds. 18 cigarettes not smoked, saving £4.67. > Life saved: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Hello april It sounds like your body is under a lot of stress at the minute And if your body is under stress it will Hyperventilate (breathe more then the body needs) http://www.buteykoscotland.co.uk/page16ahowhealthareyou.htm The symptoms associated with hyperventilation are: Respiratory System Shortness of breath, tightness in chest, over sensitivity of airways, excessive sneezing, production of mucus, long term blocked or running sinus, excessive yawning and sighing. Nervous system Light- headedness, dizziness, unsteadiness, poor concentration, numbness, tingling and coldness especially in the hands and fingers and often in the face. In severe cases, loss of memory or loss of consciousness Heart Racing, pounding or skipped heart beats. Psycholgical Degrees of anxiety, tension and apprehension. General Mouth dryness, abdominal bloating, belching and flatulence, easily tired, poor sleep patterns, general weakness and chronic exhaustion www.buteykoscotland.co.uk/page16ahowhealthareyou.htm So you need to slow your breathing down and relax and ride the storm How to slow your breathing, which will help you relax: The Horse Rider Exercise: 1. sit on the front coner edge of a dinning room chair, 2. sit very upright as if you had a hook on the top of your head and you were being pulled up with it, 3. drop your knees a little, 4. let your arms drop by your side and breathe through your nose 5. focus on your breathing DO NOT MENTALY ALTER your breathing let you posture slow your breathing down WARNING 1. if your back gets a bit sore with sitting in this position you can sit back in your seat, but the above will give the best benefits 2. if your fingers get a little numb or tingly you can put them on your lap Do this for 3 to 5 minutes every hour for one day The next day, do the same and add (on the out breath) a 1 second pause into your breathing, always breathing through your nose Continue for as long as you want if it helps and you can learn all about Hidden Hyperventilation from the book The Carbon Dioxide Syndrome www.buteykoscotland.co.uk/page14Books.htm Hope this helps Alex BUTEYKO SCOTLAND Improve your health "Live at a pace of life that is comfortable to breathe through your nose" Alex Spence Buteyko Breathing Therapist Buteyko Scotland Web Site: www.buteykoscotland.co.uk Distributor of the Home Education Kit Learn the Buteyko Method Teach the Buteyko Method > Hi All > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > 22 hours, 26 minutes and 47 seconds. 18 cigarettes not smoked, saving £4.67. > Life saved: 1 hour, 30 minutes. very useful thanks Hello april It sounds like your body is under a lot of stress at the minute And if your body is under stress it will Hyperventilate (breathe more then the body needs) http://www.buteykoscotland.co.uk/page16ahowhealthareyou.htm The symptoms associated with hyperventilation are: Respiratory System Shortness of breath, tightness in chest, over sensitivity of airways, excessive sneezing, production of mucus, long term blocked or running sinus, excessive yawning and sighing. Nervous system Light- headedness, dizziness, unsteadiness, poor concentration, numbness, tingling and coldness especially in the hands and fingers and often in the face. In severe cases, loss of memory or loss of consciousness Heart Racing, pounding or skipped heart beats. Psycholgical Degrees of anxiety, tension and apprehension. General Mouth dryness, abdominal bloating, belching and flatulence, easily tired, poor sleep patterns, general weakness and chronic exhaustion www.buteykoscotland.co.uk/page16ahowhealthareyou.htm So you need to slow your breathing down and relax and ride the storm How to slow your breathing, which will help you relax: The Horse Rider Exercise: 1. sit on the front coner edge of a dinning room chair, 2. sit very upright as if you had a hook on the top of your head and you were being pulled up with it, 3. drop your knees a little, 4. let your arms drop by your side and breathe through your nose 5. focus on your breathing DO NOT MENTALY ALTER your breathing let you posture slow your breathing down WARNING 1. if your back gets a bit sore with sitting in this position you can sit back in your seat, but the above will give the best benefits 2. if your fingers get a little numb or tingly you can put them on your lap Do this for 3 to 5 minutes every hour for one day The next day, do the same and add (on the out breath) a 1 second pause into your breathing, always breathing through your nose Continue for as long as you want if it helps and you can learn all about Hidden Hyperventilation from the book The Carbon Dioxide Syndrome www.buteykoscotland.co.uk/page14Books.htm Hope this helps Alex BUTEYKO SCOTLAND Improve your health "Live at a pace of life that is comfortable to breathe through your nose" Alex Spence Buteyko Breathing Therapist Buteyko Scotland Web Site: www.buteykoscotland.co.uk Distributor of the Home Education Kit Learn the Buteyko Method Teach the Buteyko Method april & joanna wrote: > Hi All > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > £4.67. > Life saved: 1 hour, 30 minutes. |
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