steve stacey
Novice Member
Hi All
Try to keep this short. Am 62, no major health issues. (Antidepressants and bp meds-ironically bp is caused by one of the ADs)
After years of couch potato, I started the C25K prog about ten years ago. Was a struggle, but reached a level where I could do the 5k āreasonably comfortablyā. Rarely extended distance or tried to run same distance faster.
After a few years found running same distance increasingly difficult. Main symptom breathlessness/catching breath. I tried everything and had battery of med tests. (Chest X-ray, ECG, Echo, Peak flow, lung efficiency) All negative. Fast forward to now. Joined local gym, and go most days. Can do 10k on bike, but can now only walk on treadmill for about 20mins. (Struggling to go at 6k per hour)
Thereās no pain, just this awful breathless sensation emanating from chest. This situation is v frustrating. Couldnāt have kick around with son, having to go in goals etc.
Final point-I am over-weight. (5ft 6 and 13 st) Most of this belly fat. In addition to the mild anxiety/depression, I also have fibromyalgia in both lower legs. (Mainly stiffness and numbness) I had an MRI two years ago-found some stenosis in spine and impingement of nerves.
Are there any clues in what Iāve described? No point going to GP, as all negative.
I canāt help thinking itās the meds. (On and off for 20 odd years) Frustrating thing is everyone recommends exercise to deal with mental health issues.
Any pearls of wisdom much appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Try to keep this short. Am 62, no major health issues. (Antidepressants and bp meds-ironically bp is caused by one of the ADs)
After years of couch potato, I started the C25K prog about ten years ago. Was a struggle, but reached a level where I could do the 5k āreasonably comfortablyā. Rarely extended distance or tried to run same distance faster.
After a few years found running same distance increasingly difficult. Main symptom breathlessness/catching breath. I tried everything and had battery of med tests. (Chest X-ray, ECG, Echo, Peak flow, lung efficiency) All negative. Fast forward to now. Joined local gym, and go most days. Can do 10k on bike, but can now only walk on treadmill for about 20mins. (Struggling to go at 6k per hour)
Thereās no pain, just this awful breathless sensation emanating from chest. This situation is v frustrating. Couldnāt have kick around with son, having to go in goals etc.
Final point-I am over-weight. (5ft 6 and 13 st) Most of this belly fat. In addition to the mild anxiety/depression, I also have fibromyalgia in both lower legs. (Mainly stiffness and numbness) I had an MRI two years ago-found some stenosis in spine and impingement of nerves.
Are there any clues in what Iāve described? No point going to GP, as all negative.
I canāt help thinking itās the meds. (On and off for 20 odd years) Frustrating thing is everyone recommends exercise to deal with mental health issues.
Any pearls of wisdom much appreciated. Thanks for your time.