Asthma- just diagnosed

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Hi there,
I was just diagnosed with Asthama today. I was having problems breathing and my lungs felt like they are bursting and suffered from post nasel drip, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing and sore throat. its amazing after 3 years not one of my doctors ever suggested it be asthma. I was at the arthritis doctor and she mentioned it so I just got the test done. Got the allegry prick test to but nothing came up. My lung capacity was pretty good through the peak flow meter but doc said all my sysmptoms are defently Asthma related.
My question is does Asthma cause fatigue? My problems mentioned above are constant most of the time but I also get fatigue with it. Not sure if its my Thyroid because I am hypothyroid and just got my dose uped and seem to feel better. but 3 weeks ago all the symptoms above came on really fast like a virus and I had fatigue and achyness as well, then after 2 weeks it was all gone. I go through this like once a month or every other month.
Does anyone else have this with Asthma? Thanks
 
Bittygirl,
I'm right there with you. I went in to the dr earlier this summer thinking my allergies were acting up only to find out it was all asthma.

There is an asthma board that you might find of interest. I posted some information earlier this summer on there. If you do an internet search of "asthma early warning signs" you will find information on non-typical asthma symptoms. Below, you will find a summary of some of the things I came across in my research. As you will see, fatigue, sneezing and itchy eyes are all listed as early asthma signs. Coughing is often a regular sign of asthma as well.

Asthma Early Warning Signs:
itchy chin
itchy or sore throat
dark under eye circles
stuffy, runny or congested nose
tiredness
mood change--grouchy or extra quiet
itchy, glassy or watery eyes
thirst
sneezing
stomach ache
headache
fever
restlessness
eczema flare-up
sweating
heartburn
change in face color- pale or flushed
throat clearing
restlessness
heart beating faster
trouble sleeping
yawning
constant sighing
fatigue
anxiety
rapid breathing
chronic cough without wheezing
 
Yes, for me asthma goes along with fatigue. Taking some β2-adrenergic receptor agonist (like salbutamol - used others as well with success, don't know what they preferably prescribe in CA) works for both.

Thinking about it - having asthma goes along with this tension in the chest. Maybe that's what makes you tired. Ironically once I take medicaton I usually sleep like a baby.
 
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