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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: nanadar on June 10, 2012, 07:30:55 AM

Title: Shortness of breath and pain issues... what to do?
Post by: nanadar on June 10, 2012, 07:30:55 AM

I only started PD on may 28th so know very little about it yet. I am experiencing a shortness of breath, mostly in the evenings it's worse but it is all day long. I can't even walk downstairs without gasping. Sometimes I'll just start gasping for no reason ( like sitting inmy car at a red light ). Will this ever go away?
I'm also experincing a lot of pain in my neck / arms and abdoman since I started. Please tell me there is releaf in sight and it's just because my body is adjusting. Any ideas what to do to help?

thanks.

Title: Re: Shortness of breath and pain issues... what to do?
Post by: brenda seal on June 12, 2012, 08:08:46 AM

sounds like you could have fluid overload - Laurie had this problem and was found to be retaining a lot of fluid especially around his lungs - worth getting checked .

Title: Re: Shortness of breath and pain issues... what to do?
Post by: MaryD on June 12, 2012, 05:06:57 PM

I am a little shorter in the breathe department since starting PD.  I put it down to the PD fluid taking up some of my diaphragm space.

You should mention it to you PD nurse or doctor - it could be fluid retention.