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Is breathing difficulty one of the AS flare ups.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Singapore

I find myself panting more often since I have been diagnosed with AS. I was just wondering if this is associated with AS flares or totally separate issue.

July 7
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

That reply would make sense as to why I get thick in the Thyroid and the hiccups for no apparent reason!!! THX
MySpondylitisTeam

July 10
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Hey there Mark☺️. Hiccups? That's a strong indicator that your vagus nerve needs help strengthening/re-setting. Do a bit of read-up on that one, how it impacts the immune system. In short, what i learned is that it is the longest nerve in your body. In addition to current toxins, past traumatic experiences can impact it. Car wrecks, abusive relationships, all kinds of stuff we wouldn't typically connect to our immune system. There are many ways to work with the vagus nerve, from deep diaphragmatic breathing like I mentioned previously, to devices that supposedly help reset it. I have used the Pulsetto neck worn stimulator. Early on after I purchased it I did have a case of hiccups. I used to take 30 minutes to hours to stop those. I tried my Pulsetto stimulator and the hiccups were gone in less than 5 minutes. Really, I probably had 3 hiccups after turning it on. Interestingly, I havent had a case of hiccups since then, several months. Yours in better health P 😌 🙏

July 11
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Look into costochondroitis. Then start doing daily deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises and that will improve significantly. You can learn how to do these exercises on YouTube.

July 7
MySpondylitisTeam

Breathing difficulties can indeed be connected to AS, and it's great that you're paying attention to this symptom. AS-related inflammation can affect the joints in the chest and spine, which can make breathing more difficult — especially during flares. Here are some ways AS can contribute to breathing issues:

- Chest joint Show Full Answer

Breathing difficulties can indeed be connected to AS, and it's great that you're paying attention to this symptom. AS-related inflammation can affect the joints in the chest and spine, which can make breathing more difficult — especially during flares. Here are some ways AS can contribute to breathing issues:

- Chest joint inflammation — AS can affect the joints where the ribs meet the spine, causing stiffness and restricting how deeply you can breathe
- Spinal involvement — When AS affects the spine, it can compress nerve pathways that help control breathing
- Airway compression — AS can physically narrow the airways, making it harder for air to flow freely
- Lung scarring — In some cases, AS progression has been linked to lung changes over time That said, it's really important to bring this up with your doctor as soon as possible. Panting or increased breathlessness isn't something to brush off — it could be directly tied to your AS or may need separate investigation. Either way, your care team needs to know about it.

Deep breathing exercises are also recommended for people with AS, as they can help maintain chest flexibility and improve oxygen levels. A pulmonary specialist may also be a helpful addition to your care team.

July 7

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