Heavy Breathing
#347949 - 07/10/09 08:57 PM
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Britt44
Reged: 05/27/09
Posts: 31
Loc: Iowa
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I am a little concerned right now. I ate supper about two hours ago and now I am having a heaviness on my chest that is making breathing a little difficult. Immediately after supper, I noticed that I had an extreme fullness in my upper abdomen. I am looking for some advice or information on what has caused this and what I can do to get rid of it or prevent it in the future. Right now I think I am going to try to sleep it off( I am trying not to panic). 
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I get this quite frequently. My upper abdomen seems to bloat out more than the lower abdomen. I have noticed this more since I had my gallbladder removed years ago. For me, that bloat causes a heaviness in my chest and difficulty breathing at times. But, have it checked out by a doctor, to be sure it is not heart related. 
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Thanks for replying! I am feeling much better this morning. I wasn't sure if this was a side effect of ibs. I will mention it to my doctor the next time I go for a visit. Have you noticed what triggers the breathing or is it just an out of the blue occurance?
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The shortness of breath seems to coincide with the extent of the bloat. If I am really distended in the upper abdomen, then there is pressure to breath. For me, it is IBS related, but it would be good to mention it to your doctor. I hope this puts you mind at ease somewhat, that someone else shares your symptoms. IBS is a strange bedfellow, affecting everyone differently.
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I also have the same thing. And,I've noticed it also coincides with the amount of food I eat. Believe me, I know what it's like to feel it and try not to panic. Now, it's sort of a "norm" if I over eat or eat something that does not "agree"  (who knows) with me...
I guess "misery loves company" because it reassures me to know there are at least 2 others out there, besides me, experiencing the same thing. 
Blessings - Dorothy
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