valiz Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I was wondering if anyone else experiences tightness and discomfort in the lower lung/diaphragm area. It feels very tight like their would be a tight band around it. I believe I am a shallow breather. I do use a C-pap at night for apnea, My original diagnosis was POTS and NMH but now have progressed PAF. liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA33 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi liz, I've read in a few journal articles that some patients with PAF experience chest wall pain (pain around the cartilage that connects your ribs to your sternum) due to possible angina pectoris. Which may explain the tightness feeling you are describing. Have you talked to your doctor about this? If not i'd suggest giving them a call. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have had this in the past, but not so often now (a year or so later). I was in the shower once and it tightened up so bad I could not stand up straight. I mentioned it to a pulmonologist but got no explanation (like most of my symptoms).When I happens I just try to stretch my arms overhead and breathe slowly and try to relax.....or lie down and stretch my arms overhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I used to feel like I would get a cramp with a dull ache in my diaphragm. I had it checked for a hernia which I didn't have. It resolved on its own over time. I feel for you. It was extremely uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiz Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thank-you for your replies. It helps just to be able to ask questions and know that you care. liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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