Breathless and tired all the time

I have similar symptoms and have also not been able to get to a doctor. Also depression so bad I have seriously considered killing myself.

I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia some time ago and these are classic symptoms. At the time I had iron infusions which improved matters considerably. I also have underactive thyroid. Ive now been taking iron tablets of approx 90 micrograms a day for about 3 weeks and have felt noticably better in many respects. I am told you have to take them for about 3 months before the difference is really noticable.

This is a terrible situation….I feel so bad for you. Fortunately, my asthma is u dear control, but those who need constant monitoring are really at a disadvantage. Feel for you all.

It might be angina you should go to local walk in ASAP or ring 111. Everyone is feeling anxious right now you are not alone.

You really need to insist that you are seen.
It's unacceptable to leave someone who is having problems as you have without seeing them.

It may well be something very simple, but nobody can know without seeing you and checking you over.
Is there anyone who could phone on your behalf, if you don't feel up to it?

BigL, so glad the iron tablets are starting to have effect. Keep up the good work! The three months you mention will be gone in no time. I look forward to reading encouraging reports of your progress. BBJ, I too used to be breathless but I slowly lost weight (only 1lb a week) and now I can even run up a hill. Would never have believed it.

Should add I'm older than you, so, go for it girl!

Mistreat all GO surgeries are offering at the very least telephone surgeries. It's vital that you get a proper diagnosis and help. I know it's difficult to battle your way through on the phone at times. Have you a friend or family member that can help you to do it? Some surgeries will respond to a mail. At the very least can you look up your GPS website to see you to contact them?

Not mistreat. Flipping predictive text. I meant to address the poster

busybeejay please insist that you are seen by your GP.

I don’t want to scare you but my mother had exactly the same symptoms. We assumed that the breathlessness was because she had put on a bit of weight but it turned out to be caused by damage to her heart.

Please don’t ignore your symptoms.

Its shocking that some people still aren't getting face to face appointments.
I have a few things going on which I'd like a doctor to properly examine, but I have been triaged to a physio and even that is over the phone.
No wonder important things are being missed.

Hello, I’m sorry that you are feeling so down.
You say that you don’t have access to a GP; why is that?
Please contact the Samaritans for someone to talk to.

116 123 is the number for The Samaritans.

Just keep trying the surgery, they will answer, you will have a telephone appointment first, tell them how you feel and you will get a face to face appointment.don’t accept anti depressants, say you want to find out what’s the matter with you,

to all who are feeling down, in pain and fed up.
FannyCornforth gives very good advice
Also, I'm sure a few of us are insomniacs (another joy of getting older) so I'm sure there will always be someone on here available to talk.

busybeejay, I'm so sorry that you are having to suffer this. However, I am going to sound quite harsh, but you really need to seek help, things are not going to get any better, if you do nothing.

I am in a similar situation as you, even climbing the stairs was well nigh impossible. Unfortunately, I have multiple health conditions, including severe heart and lung conditions, but was reluctant to bother anyone, as I was sheilding.
Also my GP didn't monitor nor even contact me for two years, no bloods etc. were done, so my health deteriorated rapidly. I just couldn't face the dragon receptionists, trying to access help. Consequently, I ended up in Coronary Care, in the height of the pandemic.
I know now that I was extremely foolish and somewhat reckless, in not insisting that I need support.

However, one of my consultants contacted my GP, because he was so concerned about the condition I was in. I had felt quite hopeless and was concerned, I would always be like that.. ?
My GP received letter, subtly making my GP aware of the fact that I had been let down by him. On receipt of the letter, my GP contacted me and is now calling fortnightly.

On a positive note, my medication has now been changed and tweaked three times in the last four weeks and there has been a significant improvement, (that wouldn't be difficult) thank goodness.
I should have told someone, how unwell I was, rather than put up with it, because I thought doctors had enough to contend with.

If we stay under the radar, no-one will know our plight, nor be able to help and support us. I learned that the hard way, I had no quality of life at all until that consultant stepped in.

I know for a fact, that here in Scotland that if you phone 111, because you cannot access a GP, they will contact the GP for you and arrange a consultation, if deemed necessary.

We can offer all the the support possible on here, but we are not doctors, and speculating about the cause of your breathlessness, isn't at all helpful. The only person who can offer a diagnosis is your GP, but he needs to speak to you in the first instance.

PLEASE PHONE YOUR GP OR 111 TODAY and explain how you are feeling. You need to insist on speaking to someone and not be fobbed off..
I'm sending you my very best wishes and I hope you can access the help you so badly need. ?

Busybeejay - contact your GP.. our surgery like many now has an on line form you complete. It’s viewed by a doctor and you get a phone call. I was seen within 10 days for a non urgent medical problem. I believe you’d be seen quickly

I agree. You must call your GP if only for peace of mind. Sometimes you have to be persistent. I use Ask My GP Service which means I can write out my symptoms and the GP calls back.

I simply don’t believe that a surgery responding to a 77 year old with breathing issues would refuse to make some kind of appointment.

Such good advice above. You absolutely must contact your surgery today and don’t make light of your symptoms, as we women often do. They won’t ignore you. You need to be seen in person and you must insist, difficult though it is when you’re not feeling well. Let us know how it goes.?

Tell them you have chest tightness they will see you ASAP.
Don't leave this please, could be an easy answer.
Take care

Your symptoms sound just like the ones the NHS are currently advertising as not always recognised symptoms of heart trouble and saying if you have them GO AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

I cannot find the advert on the internet, only publicity for it, but try this link. www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/dial-999-with-early-heart-attack-symptoms-nhs-says-in-lifesaving-advert/ar-AATLCPq?li=AAJt1k3

As most have said you must see your Gp and take FannyC`s advice.
Sadly Lucca,my Aunt needed to see her Gp and was refused but she did receive a phone call instead,she died a day later.

Are you about, busybeejay?
Just wondering how you're feeling today?

I phoned 111 for a neighbour who was feeling dizzy. Her GP was closed on that day. She'd felt bad for a couple of weeks, got depressed - and just couldn't face all the bother of 8 am phone calls, appointments etc.

We got a same-day appointment and another neighbour drove her there, waited and brought her back. She'd got so down that she really needed that bit of help.