Breathing problems only 9 1/2 weeks, three different diagnoses, please help (long story)?

I'm 9 1/2 weeks pregnant with my second baby and for about 2 months I've been having trouble breathing. I have to frequently take deep breaths and sometimes after taking several, I still do not feel like I got the refreshing breath of air I needed. I visited my family doctor and discussed the problems I was having. She mentioned that it could be Asthma or even allergies. She gave me a prescription for the generic form of Claritin (for the allergies) and told me to check with my OB about taking a Pulmonary Function Test (due to use of an inhaler during the test). My OB gave the go ahead and I took the test today. I'm really frustrated with how things went and I need some advice on what to do.



First of all, she told me that the results of the PFT were inaccurate and explains that it is usually due to the lack of "coaching" from the test administrator (nurse). Then she goes on to say that she was able to get some results from the test and that I have Asthma. After telling me she is going to write me a prescription for an inhaler, I told her that I did not feel any better after taking the inhaler during the test. I asked if the prescription would be for the same thing, and she said it was. Then she goes on to say that if the inhaler didn't work I must be suffering from anxiety and tells me she is going to write me a prescription for Wellbutrin (but wants me to check with my OB on that one too). Now this one boggles my mind. I told her that I didn't really understand what anxiety was. As she was explaining it to me she started talking about how there is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed of (okay???) and how stress can have this affect on people. Now let me tell you, I am probably one of the least stressed people in this world and I feel very blessed to have it that way. And, even when I am stressed I feel that I handle it very well. On top of that I'm a pretty easy going happy-go-lucky type of person. I am a stay at home mom with a 20 month old daughter and I have a pretty laid back life. If anything I would say that it's more boring than anything lol. Yes, I have one on the way, but I feel way more comfortable with this one having went through it before than I did with my first baby. I have a stable life and a great husband (most of the time lol) that loves me more than anyone in the world. I just don't understand where the anxiety would come in.



To sum it all up I have a prescription for Claritin because the allergies are causing these problems (which she told me to continue taking but IMO hasn't made a difference), I have a prescription for an inhaler because it's Asthma that is causing these problems and now she wants to write me a script for Wellbutrin because it must be anxiety.



I am the type of person that takes medicine as a last resort. I just don't like to do it especially during pregnancy. On top of that I put doctors in the same category as mechanics, I don't mean any disrespect but I just have a hard time trusting them. It seems like she gave me a prescription for everything it COULD be. But has no clue what it actually is. I don't know what to do. I'm probably not going to take the Wellbutrin though. From what I read online it's mainly prescribed for depression and to help stop smoking. I don't think pregnancy is the time to start taking a serious drug like this. I'll probably stop taking the Claritin because it seems to have made no difference.



What do I do? How can I get to the bottom of my problem? Has anything like this happened to you?Breathing problems only 9 1/2 weeks, three different diagnoses, please help (long story)?
I happen to agree with you regarding Mechanics to Doctors. With that said, have you been tested for cystic fibrosis? I NEVER knew I was a carrier until I just got tested. This explains sooooo much especially why I had a hard time breathing recently and how sometime I get a really strong cough. Just check. As for your doctor, she/he def got C's in medical school.Breathing problems only 9 1/2 weeks, three different diagnoses, please help (long story)?
no but maybe you should get a second opinionBreathing problems only 9 1/2 weeks, three different diagnoses, please help (long story)?
Before you take the Claritin and the Wellbutrin try taking Prilosec OTC. It is for heartburn and acid reflux.



I had this exact problem. After many trips to the Dr and nothing working, we figured out it was acid reflux induced asthma. Sometimes when the acid refluxes up your throat it can splash into your lungs making it difficult to breath. Felt like I was trying to breath through a small straw. Once I started taking the Prilosec and did other things to reduce acid reflux, I hardly had any trouble at all. I could tell the difference if I forgot my pill that day. Not saying that is what is going on with you, but it is worth a shot before going on antidepressants.
Well when my mother was pregnant with me i would go into her rib cage and prevent her from breathing. She would have to take deep breaths and then i would come down. It was bad, she said. I dont know how pregnancy feels like so i cant tell you how that feels. You do have a big baby inside you so your insides are moved around.