Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hello again! I was wondering how many Chiarians out there experience 'air hunger' or feelings of being short of breath. Today I've had this feeling very badly, and it was worse when I lay down. I was concerned as it was leading me to hyperventilate which has its own problems i.e. panicky symptoms, exacerbating dizziness and so on. I tried to do small abdominal breaths but it didn't seem to help as seconds later I felt desperate for air again. Some breaths I took didn't even feel like they were making an impact - like I was moving air but it wasn't getting into my lungs properly if that makes sense. Has anyone had this and if so do you know what causes it? Might it be a brain stem issue? I also have POTS and was wondering if this symptom was related to that rather than the Chiari directly. If anyone has any ideas of anything that helps I'd be grateful to hear those too! Many thanks and warm wishes from cold and rainy England, Amy ___________________________________________________________ Want ideas for reducing your carbon footprint? Visit Yahoo! For Good http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/environment.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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