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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: KarineT on August 07, 2021, 08:13:52 PM

Title: Shortness of breath
Post by: KarineT on August 07, 2021, 08:13:52 PM

Hello,

Has any of you ever experienced a weird sensation that resemble shortness of breath?  I'm wondering if it's a sudden surge of anxiety instead that makes me think it's shortness of breath.

Thanks

Title: Re: Shortness of breath
Post by: jaypo on August 08, 2021, 08:45:40 AM

Anxiety could be at the root of it but always get these things checked out, I was terribly breathless myself and it turned out it was an iron deficiency

Title: Re: Shortness of breath
Post by: Jenny23 on September 10, 2023, 10:45:52 PM

KarineT - did you figure out what it was for you and how to relieve it? I am experiencing the same and it is connected to anxiety. Thank you.

Title: Re: Shortness of breath
Post by: Sadelly on September 10, 2023, 11:40:16 PM

When my anxiety is ramping up I have a hard time catching my breath. It is one of the first symptoms I experience and can last for days. It is a terrible feeling.    :-\

Title: Re: Shortness of breath
Post by: Jenny23 on September 11, 2023, 01:47:06 AM

Please let me know if you come up with a solution. So frustrating and scary!

Title: Re: Shortness of breath
Post by: FC3 on September 14, 2023, 08:38:46 AM

I have had this with anxiety, but more recently it was iron deficiency. Make sure they check your ferritin (iron stores) rather than just your haemoglobin (iron circulating in the blood).
I’m on iron tablets and it’s improving gradually.