@Butydoc I know I am not Jerry and don't want to detract from his thread! I just wanted to ask your opinion if shortness of breath and chest pressure can be a symptom of ME/CFS and dysautonomia in and of itself without a separate cardiac problem?
I have constant shortness of breath and chest pressure with the slightest exertion including walking, eating food, or lifting anything. I also have constant low blood pressure and am told I have low blood volume. I had severe tachycardia but it is completely controlled with beta blocker. In my case, lying flat completely alleviates my symptoms which seems to be the opposite of Jerry who has chest pain when lying down and resting.
My cardiologist thought it was possible I have "microvascular angina" or spasms (but regular angina or blockage has been ruled out.) My echocardiogram (both lying flat and standing) showed no abnormalities and all tachycardia is sinus rhythm and no arrhythmias.
In your opinion, can shortness of breath & chest pressure be a symptom of ME/CFS in and of itself b/c we are just not producing enough energy or have mitochondrial problems? I know you cannot diagnose me and I am just asking as a general question from your own experience or with PWC's in general.
Thank you so much!