Guest CyberPixie Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I normally get this type of breathing problem in the day occasionally but I had it last night, where as I started to drop off to sleep and naturally your breathing slows down and becomes more shallow, it felt odd like on the out breath the lower part of my lungs were stuck together with glue so it felt a bit tight (took my asthma inhaler and it didnt work so knew it was POTS). Also, on the out breath I woke up out of my halfway sleep because I felt my breathing would stop, I had to take deeper breaths and I felt a bit breathless.I had to sit up till 2am and I was sooooooooo tired! I eventually dropped off but only had about 5hrs sleep so very tired and absolutely no energy/stamina today.Anyone else get this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 yep feels like my breath is being taken from me..it also feels like I am hyperventilating even though I am not..just feels weird in general.Sorry you are having to deal with this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Have the same thing, like I can't get a full breath. Happens a lot during wake hours and sleeping, scares me the most when I have been in sound sleep. I now try to remain calm and it eventually gets back on track. Dift. than hyperventilation for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sonotech Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I ALSO have this happen to me, but it seems to come on when I have tachycardia spells. Do you feel like your hrt rate may be a little faster at these times?My doc says its POTS related and is not anything to do about it. That stinks, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I have all sorts of breathing issues (worst during the day, when sitting or standing, but also at night) as a result of POTS. Hope for you, this is a transient symptom.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariella Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I've told my doctor many times that the one symptom that will truly put me in need of a psychiatrist is the constant shortness of breath (some caused by POTS, some from muscular stuff)Have you tried changing position? I sleep more or less sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstephan Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I often feel like I can't take a breath that is deep enough. It is not a good feeling. I do get it when I am trying to fall asleep. I sleep on three pillows which seems to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyberPixie Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I tried changing position but it didn't do anything. Thankfully it was just that night. I have felt my breathing's been a bit worse for a few days but then I've got a lot of stress at the moment, so I'm not surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 i lay down on my back and it feels like my 55 lb dog is laying on top of me i have to sleep on my side laying on my back just hurts too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 i have experiecned what you are going thru... though not so much with the glue feeling.. I get more of a feeling of extreme heaviness.. and lung congestion.. when it gets really bad i can not even barely take short small breaths.. and i feel like the air is being sucked from my lungs by a very powerful vaccum..I've found under no cercumstance can i sleep or lay flat b/c i get that feeling.. have you tried sleeping somewaht elevated? with your head elevated? I know that here we have this rehab store a few blocks from where i live.. they sell these triangle wedge pillows.. that you can lay on.. i like them to put under my head and legs at night or during a nap.. they sell different size wedge pillows...I read an article a few months back about dysautonomia.. and that there are a hadnfull of patients that expereicne the feeling of glue in there lungs.. and that it can be pots related.. I will see if i can find the article..(bee.. do you still by chance have it??) and PM it to you...I'm sorry that you are feeling this.. hopefully it will not be a regular occurance...take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I think very seriously that you need a sleep study !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't go into details but this if it is sleep apnea and you get a c-pap machine will make you feeling better. Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dionna Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 i know that i am breathing but it just isn't refreshing and feels so odd. i wish i had an answer for all of us with the problem. good luck and i hope it eases up on you. take care.dionna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyberPixie Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I get all sorts of different breathing problems at different times. It's been ok since so think it was a one off due to the stress. I do think I should have a sleep study but try telling that to a Dr, they just don't give a hoot about me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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