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StephN · 11-18-2005, 01:25 PM

Hi Lisa -
When I was so long on the various chemos, and my red count was low, it seemed I was always out of breath. It did not take much exertion to get my heart pumping and me ouit of breath. My nurses said that this was most likely caused by my heart working harder to make up for the oxygen deficit caused by the lowered red count. An oxygen starved body will work harder and that means the lungs as well. Perhaps you have been more active just getting ready for bed and this is why you notice it then.

So glad you are seeing some improvement after ALL you hard work!!

11-18-2005, 01:25 PM	#4
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	Breathless in Seattle Hi Lisa - When I was so long on the various chemos, and my red count was low, it seemed I was always out of breath. It did not take much exertion to get my heart pumping and me ouit of breath. My nurses said that this was most likely caused by my heart working harder to make up for the oxygen deficit caused by the lowered red count. An oxygen starved body will work harder and that means the lungs as well. Perhaps you have been more active just getting ready for bed and this is why you notice it then. So glad you are seeing some improvement after ALL you hard work!!