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My name is Krissi and I was diagnosed when I was 25 with copd. I was getting chronic bronchitis twice a month for several months. I was given inhalers then but I didn't use them because I felt I didn't need them. I wasnt having any trouble breathing, I was just sick constantly. I recently fell down the stairs and injured my hips so I was on the couch taking it easy because it hurts to sit or drive or bend over. About 3 months ago I became short of breath. The number of heart palpitations increased from one to 40 in one day. I went to the ER and was told I was breathing and to go find a primary doctor.
I'm only 30, and do not have insurance. I found a reasonably priced primary Dr and went. He requested an x ray of lumbar and blood test. Thyroid looked fine. Vitamin D level was e extremely low. He told me to take 5000iu D3/day. And then sent me home. I called back and begged for an inhaler and they called in a rescue inhaler. I called right back explaining I needed a maintenance inhaler because I'm short of breath all day. Anytime I stand up and do anything.
That was two weeks ago.
There is a spot on the back of my skull that started caving in. Actually indention in the skull and it hurts if you touch it at all. My hair hurts when it moves. That may be due to vit d3 deficiency.
I'm so tired all of the time. I have completely lost all energy and appetite after falling down stairs. I lost 20 lbs and now I only weigh 85lbs. I don't like being this skinny. My bones stick out bad and I get bone bruises from laying down sometimes. I'm so tired during the day I could lay on the couch with my eyes closed and never go to sleep. I'm not sleepy tired. Just exhausted.
I've tried local places that help and they are full. Not sure where or what to do next, but really hoping I figure it out soon.
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