Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I have problems with it hurting to breath just before a flare.... > Does anyone have issues with shortness of breath? Chrisina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 There are so many things that can cause shortness of breath or pain when breathing that you need to have a doctor check it out. It could be related to RA but it is more likely not related. I would start with my GP and if I was referred elsewhere, then I'd go there. God bless. ----- Original Message ----- From: CHRISINAD@... Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 1:50 PM Subject: Re: breathing problems I have problems with it hurting to breath just before a flare....> Does anyone have issues with shortness of breath?Chrisina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I do, but not always. Sometimes with a little exertion, sometimes just coming up a flight of stairs; other times, not a problem. Hugs, Jacy ~Be the change that you want to see in the world. - Gandhi jacymail@...IM: jacygal - ICQ: 96949087www.geocities.com/mtn_rose Want a signature like this? ----- Original Message ----- From: Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 14:44 Subject: breathing problems Hello all,Does anyone have issues with shortness of breath?Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Hello Jen, yes your mail regarding shortness of breath was of interest to me because at times I have a very difficult time trying to catch my breath and there doesnt seem to be any reason for it. I do have RA but I am healthy otherwise. Do you have a similar problem? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Good Morning Don, I SURE DO!! It started as just a little bit at night when I would go to bed, and I didn't think much about it, but sinse Thanksgiving it has gotten worse. I am a church musician and it is now effecting my job, I feel like I have my 20lb. cat sitting on my chest all the time and my fatigue has gotten horrible! Any ideas? Well, enough complaining on my part. My cardiologist had me do a stress echo and it came back O.K. YAH:) I go to my rheumy on the 24th, we'll see what he has to say. We finally got that bad weather this a.m. so it is down right yucky outside, guess that is a good excuse to get some house work done ha,ha! Have a great day! Jen > Hello Jen, yes your mail regarding shortness of breath was of interest to me > because at times I have a very difficult time trying to catch my breath and > there doesnt seem to be any reason for it. I do have RA but I am healthy > otherwise. Do you have a similar problem? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Hi , You may want to consider the possibility of Costochondritis, inflammation of your rib cage. It can make breathing painful depending on where the inflammation is and people describe Costo sometimes as having an elephant on their chests. Good luck, > > Hello Jen, yes your mail regarding shortness of breath was of > interest to me > > because at times I have a very difficult time trying to catch my > breath and > > there doesnt seem to be any reason for it. I do have RA but I am > healthy > > otherwise. Do you have a similar problem? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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