Breathing issues page 2

[jtuwiner]

I am also thinking maybe I should look into purchasing an iron supplement.

[Derpamix]

I definitely should get some lab tests done. Would basic bloodwork cover all of what you mentioned or do I need to ask specifically? That's the thing. I've read a lot that this kind of breathing issue could be the cause of anxiety, but that would surprise me. I am active, sleep well for good amounts of time, and am a positive person who is rarely upset. I consider myself as someone with very low anxiety so it would surprise me if these issues are anxiety related.

You would need extensive blood work, so I'd ask for specifics. High iron in the blood can suppress co2. Test that, co2, thyroid, and stress hormones specifically.

You don't need to be mentally upset to get anxiety attacks. Things like food allergies, excitement, etc; can cause them, it depends on what's going on inside you.

Breathing in a brown lunch bag allows you to retain co2, thus increasing it. o2 displaces co2 so at higher altitudes more co2 is retained due to lower oxygen pressure. These are good ways to test if you're possibly hyperventilating. I know that, when I was, I found I breathed much, much better in the mountains, so I worked on increasing co2 through breathing in a brown bag. Now I do this a few minutes each day, it sounds whacky, but it really helps.

Are you comfortable breathing through your nose, or is it difficult? Can be a sign of high lactate if this is the case.

[Derpamix]

I am also thinking maybe I should look into purchasing an iron supplement.

Nooo, please do not do that. If anything, I would begin supplementing copper. 2mg every day, unless you're eating regular copper rich foods like liver.

[Smileyshaz]

Also get your heart checked out whilst you're at the dr. I have episodes where my heart skips beats (been investigated and they are apparantly "benign ectopics" and quite common) which makes it feel like I haven't got enough oxygen and I often end up coughing/yawning when if happens.

[Silvergirl]

I also have been having similar symptoms, haven't figured it all out yet, but several things have helped. One is elimination diet, removing eggs in particular, but also dairy. Treatment for bad duodenal ulcer, and seeing a chiropractor for ribs. Often this can be caused by multiple things. Good luck.

[NZ primal Gwamma]

I agree about the bloods and when you get them done I would also suggest an ECG while you are there. It can't hurt to check and then you can tick that one off the list.

[paleodutch]

i had a diminished lung capyacity, has been down to 65 %, for many years and was feeling out of breath and turning pale or blue lips more often. Quitting cow diary helped and i now feel like capacity is back to 100%
i also had the hart skipping beats in the 6 months before going primal, had it happen once since i stopped diary. luckily i can eat goatmilk cheese, cream and butter. I started feeling better within a week, so it is easy to try.

[Lewis]

I really need any suggestions that you believe can help me with this.

I do think allergens in what you eat can contribute to this kind of thing. However, I also think this can be a learnt (unhelpful) muscular response that needs to be undone, and that is difficult to undo. I would try Alexander Technique. It's not cheap, but it does work very well for this kind of thing. I'd take a handful of lessons -- 3 at least -- and see how you get on with it:

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[jtuwiner]

You would need extensive blood work, so I'd ask for specifics. High iron in the blood can suppress co2. Test that, co2, thyroid, and stress hormones specifically.

You don't need to be mentally upset to get anxiety attacks. Things like food allergies, excitement, etc; can cause them, it depends on what's going on inside you.

Breathing in a brown lunch bag allows you to retain co2, thus increasing it. o2 displaces co2 so at higher altitudes more co2 is retained due to lower oxygen pressure. These are good ways to test if you're possibly hyperventilating. I know that, when I was, I found I breathed much, much better in the mountains, so I worked on increasing co2 through breathing in a brown bag. Now I do this a few minutes each day, it sounds whacky, but it really helps.

Are you comfortable breathing through your nose, or is it difficult? Can be a sign of high lactate if this is the case.

I do have difficulty breathing through my nose. I am practicing every night before bed in order to transition into a nose breather.

[jtuwiner]

Also get your heart checked out whilst you're at the dr. I have episodes where my heart skips beats (been investigated and they are apparantly "benign ectopics" and quite common) which makes it feel like I haven't got enough oxygen and I often end up coughing/yawning when if happens.

Will do. Thanks!