I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

Isn't that normal for pregnant women to feel?

I do not want to see a DR. about this because my dr. told me they would need to take a chest x-ray. I do not want that!

She also said some pregnant women need an inhaler or that their allergies get worse.

Anyone else go through this?

Re: I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

I have had some of both of those symptoms, but I see a cardiologist for some heart issues.
I also have high blood sugar, so that could be contributing to some of it.

Honestly, I would probably go see the specialist and then refuse the x-ray if they recommend it. At least, it can put your mind at ease, or if there is something going on, it can be dealt with.

GL!

Re: I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

Posted by shelby34

I have had some of both of those symptoms, but I see a cardiologist for some heart issues.
I also have high blood sugar, so that could be contributing to some of it.

Honestly, I would probably go see the specialist and then refuse the x-ray if they recommend it. At least, it can put your mind at ease, or if there is something going on, it can be dealt with.

GL!

Re: I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

i experienced MAJOR dizziness about a month ago.... dizziness is common in pregnancy, depending on how serious it is... mine turned out to not be common

i ended up having a viral infection that attacked my inner ear

Re: I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

I have no idea, but my guess is they can at least talk to you about your symptoms and maybe do some other tests....blood work or something? I always think it is better to be safe than sorry. But, definitely tell them that you don't want an x-ray if you aren't comfortable with that (I wouldn't be either!)....what's the worst they can do? Kick you out of the office,

Re: I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

Do you have asthma?

They may be able to do pulmonary function testing to see how your lung function is... without taking an xray.

I don't think a pumlonologist would be excited to do an xray of a preg lady.

Re: I was told to see a Pulmonary specialist because I am dizzy and short of breath..

I had an echocardiogram to check my heart function when I went to the hospital for passing out... I know that most doctors go to lengths to avoid having a pregnant woman take an x-ray.

I would go to the specialist but voice your concerns and get answers before agreeing to it.