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Breathing Problems Due To Scoliosis And Bad Posture.

Started by Avocado Baby , Jun 23 2009 10:24 AM

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Posted 23 June 2009 - 10:24 AM

:bye: Hi everyone,

I hope this is in the right place.

Ok, Over the last few months I've been noticing that my breathing has got more difficult and shallow. I find I can't draw enough breath to get a full sentence out. It gets worse when I eat or drink. Sometimes when I breath, it feels like the air is stuck in my lungs and I can't breath out :) It was really unpleasant at the weekend. I was bending over and leaning to try and releast it.

Anyway, I went to the dr this morning who looked at me as if to say 'what with that posture? You're suprised?' He listened to my chest...no problems. Took my oxygen levels with that thingy then put on your finger...100% which he seemed very impressed with :w00t: So, that leaves it with my collapsing spine being the problem, which I knew but was looking for another reason.

He suggested asking the physio for some breathing exercises, which I'm gonna do, but has anyone got any tips? Anyone else had this problem?

Thanks :toast:
Paraplegic with Spina Bifida. Sensory and function level is T8. T11-L5 fusion 1993. Laminectomy and decompression T10 2006. Spinal fusion T8-T12 with instrumentation Feb 2007. Moderate kyphoscoliosis. Taking 75mg Lyrica 3xday for neuropathic pain.
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