i have had asthma since i had a pulmonary embolism a few years ago. i never had a ny probs until october when i had an attack and ended up at A&E. since then i have been on seretide and been good. i had to return to nurse on friday dut to shortness of breath whenever i move.and i am on a 5 day course of steroids..i don't suffer the wheeziness just breathlessness and coughing.. i've not slept proper all weekend cos of severe throbbing of the leg and a burning and heaviness in my left arm. could the bouts of coughing be putting strain on my heart
2007-02-26 02:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by julie e 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes it could be putting a strain on you heart. As the asthma and PE does. If I were you I would talk to a certified asthma educator. Call your local health dept and ask if they have any on staff or if they have a contact number. The best asthma educators have the official AE-C credential on their name/record.
Good luck
2007-02-26 06:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by Matt A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burning and heaviness in your left arm doesn't sound good. That could be another clot. Are you on blood thinners? How does your heart feel? Maybe the shortness of breath has more to do with your heart than your lungs. You really should see a cardiologist as the heart and lungs are very closely connected to each other and perhaps your heart is working too hard. Sometimes coughing is a way of getting your heart to do something. They say if someone is having a heart attack you should get them to cough...something about that does something for the heart.
I am more apt to be worried about your heart from your symptoms, and again the burning in your arm doesn't sound good. Your leg is throbbing too...you could have a clot there too. Does it feel hot in the general areas where it throbs? If so I'd get to the ER and have them have a look at you right away. Dont want to scare you but clots are often "chunks" of stuff inside your arteries and veins which break off and can block a vein anywhere. It's especially dangerous when it gets to your lungs and heart obviously. Maybe you need different meds or different dosing so see a specialist and not a GP on this. You've gone but one life.
2007-02-26 03:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without meaning to alarm you it sounds that there may be a possibility of you having a deep vein thrombosis (dvt) which could be causing the pain in your leg. I don't know if you are still on warfarin following your pulmonary embolism but if you are not this could make it even more likely. I work in A+E so am familiar with such complaints and would advise you to seek medical attention asap. If you are unable to get an urgent appointment with your GP go to your A+E dept so you can have your mind put at ease and/or the relevant treatment.
2007-02-26 03:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
coughing might have affected your muscles across your chest but i would go back to your GP to be sure. i have asthma and i find that propping yourself up in bed can help sleep as being in an upright position helps keep the airways open. i am still recovering from a bad attack in Jan when i was put on steroids. i am still breathless now when i move though it is improving. i have never experienced pain in my leg through asthma. i would strongly advise you go back to your GP and get it checked out. nothing is more important than your health and the doctor wont mind if it turns out to be nothing. better to be safe than sorry. hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-26 02:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by val f1 nutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that its putting a strain on your heart - especially when its as severe as you seem to have it. So if your worried, get it checked out.
On the other hand, I've had some pretty bad chest pains, pains down my arms, lack of sleep, e.t.c when I have had asthma attacks in the past, and various examinations have shown that they haven't had anything to do with my heart - so you might not have anything to worry about. You can't be too carefull though.
2007-02-26 02:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by Spacephantom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asthma has nothing to do with the leg or arm pain, I think you should go to a and e again as you have suffered a clot before and are a higher risk. not trying to scare you but I think you should definately be seen. Even if its nothing to worry about they should be able to look at your pain management and make you feel more comfortable. I hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-26 02:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by Hels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe ive had asthma since i was born and never have pain in my arm or leg . 1 trick is get aloe vera plants they hel;p with the natural detoxing of your rooms my nana told me and im not wheezy at night now for 3 yrs and my daughter is breathing well even tho we have a dog u should get a second opinion on the pain
2007-02-26 02:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by ros t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better get back to your doctor asap regarding the leg pain and arm problem. As for the asthma, ask your doctor about taking SPIRIVA (inhaled 1xday) and ADVAIR (inhaled 2xday). These two have helped me like you wouldn't believe. I no longer have to use a nebulizer and very rarely my rescue inhaler. Good Luck
2007-02-26 03:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by kiya12bc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At about mid point from this link, there are posted warnings and side effects
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100002369.html
2007-02-26 03:23:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are better going to doctor to get it checked out,you cant be too careful.
2007-02-26 02:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by LYNDA M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋