haze: Wow. THANK YOU for the kind words. I’ve got a lot on my plate right now, but the comment that you (and other) left make me realize that I should definitely see a specialist in the future.

Baba Doodlius: That used to happen to me!!!! I’ve had the shortness of breath thing since high school, but it used to be accompanied by getting lightheaded when I stood up. Back then, the doc told me it was because I had extremely low blood pressure. (And, not to mention, I was anemic.) The low blood pressure and anemia correctly themselves naturally over time as I gain weight. And, like magic, the lightheaded stuff went away. The shortness of breathe, however, has remained.

AmyD: That’s my plan for right now. Self monitor and, at the next year’s physical, see a specialist.

colored me: I wondered if this is the case!! I’ve noticed the breath thing more here in NY. The air is different, and my apartment has carpeting. (I haven’t lived in a place that had carpet in *ages*. I didn’t know that people still used carpet.) Both of those things — poor air quality outside and carpeting inside — could be complicating my breathing. But, on a different note, THANKS for reading my blog. And, I’m glad that you enjoy it.

papigiulio: I’ll *always* bring the FBC gossip no matter what my situation in life. ;) And, for the record, that sailor guy you mentioned *IS* sexy. His name is Daniel Sunjata and he’s currently in ESPN series “The Bronx Is Burning.” He’s GORGEOUS!!! Hmmm … maybe he should be the next Manly Monday pick!

John Enright: Yeah. The pulmonary specialist is prob a good idea. I’ll take that up with my next physical. I’m sure it’s nothing.

Felicia: You’ve all convinced me. Def gonna check it out with a specialist.

ErrorBoy: Baby, I’m *always* up for going full-out when I have steamy nights with Mr. X and/or Mr. & Mrs. Y. ;-)

Or maybe you should just think less about Sex and the City-Carrie’s sailor :P

Btw did ya hear the funny news about the vixen diaries?? Could be interesting for ya ;)

I’d just keep an eye on things and be realistic with yourself if something changes or gets worse. If I were you, I’d be going to a specialist for a second opinion, but you know your body and health better than any of us, so I know you’ll do what’s right for you.

Good luck! And congrats on officially not having a “broken heart.” Hehehe…

Here’s my major medical issue: You know how when you stand up fast you sometimes get light headed? Well that happens to me all the time, occasionally to the extent that I actually pass out. And I’m in perfectly good health – I can even do a 360-slam dunk. (oK, I made up that last part.) Docs say there’s nothing really wrong with me, and to just effin’ cope. So, I cope. No biggie. Everybody has something.

I say, take your health into your own hands and get a second opinion from a specialist. It just doesn’t seem right that a healthy, active young woman should be gasping for breath. It could be for a number of minor reasons that could be easily fixed and I think you deserve a better quality of life and you deserve not to have to worry. The fact that the initial tests came back fine is a very good sign of nothing major.

But, if your gut sent you to the Dr about it in the first place, you should probably keep digging until you get a proper answer from a specialist.

Take care.