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I was diagnosed with adult allergic asthma one year ago at 38 yea...

Posted at 11:51 AM on Sep 10, 2008 by ocean_ri, #34347
I was diagnosed with adult allergic asthma one year ago at 38 years old. I started having problems breathing ONLY AT NIGHT on occasion and palpitations. Had a physical and ekg, totally normal. Went to allergist and they said I have alot of allergies and diagnosed me with the asthma. Funny thing, weeks before I niked 20 miles, hiked 12 miles, canoed 3 miles, played golf in a 3 day span and no problems. Since they told me this and started me on advair I haven't been able to jog more than 2 miles or bike more than 8 to 10. Its very strange indeed, I have gotten more paranoid feelings when just get a little out of breath, and sometimes cant keep still in a car or sitting down. I cut back on sugar, sodium and started exercising a little every day, only 15 minutes. But came down with a cold recently and back to square one. I am trying to take the advair only ONCE a day instead of twice and almost feel withdrawal symptoms like shakiness, paranoia, irritability. Does anyone have any idea about this? I am really confused! Thanks... J
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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 11, 2008 by sarahsmom, #12272

Whatever you do do NOT take Singulair. My daughter was on Singulair and Advair for three years, and then she committed suicide. Go to the Singulair site and read the disturbing side effects. She was also on Zyrtec and that worked for her, but I have not researched yet to what extent that may have played into her behavior and mood disturbances. Whatever you decide to take, if anything, be sure to do your research first so you can outweigh the costs and the benefits. I would be sure to consult a pulmonologist and an allergist, and not just an M.D.

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