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)?
follow up with the pulmonologist %26amp; don't leave the office till ALL of the questions you've written down have been answered. learn CPR, use the nebulizer EXACTLY as prescribed, and get some counseling (and some sleep).Breathing problems only 9 1/2 weeks, three different diagnoses, please help (long story)?
Usually the claritin D works well for allergies, stuffy nose etc rather than just claritin. Try the wellbutrin , it may just do the trick.Breathing problems only 9 1/2 weeks, three different diagnoses, please help (long story)?
Oh, please, don't take any of that while you are pregnant. Doctors are just in a business that is run on the amount of drugs they can prescribe. (mostly just to make you feel like they are doing something for you) Look into alternative methods. Find a Himalayan Salt Lamp. It changes the ions in the air and you will feel like you are getting the breath you need.

I doubt you have anxiety.

Increase your intake of yams. These will give you a happy feeling, more energy. Do not peel them. Most of the good stuff is in the skin and one quarter into the flesh. (You could find it in capsule form, but why not just cook 'em yourself)

Look into foot reflexology. you can cure sinus conditions with that. You can find the same spot on your hands as your feet. I've done it for forty years! I also used it for ear infections, headaches, PMS and cramps with my cycle, back pain with pregnancy ( and driving)

You can have a drug free life if you choose to. I have a OBGYN that is supportive of my choice. She has given me prescriptions before and has let me know that it is something I might consider but that I am not obligated to fill it. I like that, I do my annuals but that it almost my only contact with Western medicine doctors.

I can cure bladder infections without the drugs. Marshmallow root will let you piss blood without screaming! lol (but there is more to the cure than that) A good book is 20,000 secrets of tea by Victoria Zak.

Good luck. You may ask me any of these type of cures, etc. There are some teas you should take to make your birth better, too. No epidural! Please look into the controversy on that, too.
You have no confidence in this provider, change health care provider immediately.