Posted on Mar 16, 2019
If I have breathing problems when running, should I try to get past Basic/AIT (which is a physical rating of heavy) and then go to a doctor?
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So I signed my Army contract a few weeks ago, and everything is good and I ship out mid May, but...
I feel like I'm getting some breathing problems. Every time I try pushing myself a little harder in my runs, I wheeze for about 20 minutes after then I go back to normal. I can hike and lift and do everything else without any sort of trouble so it's only when I go from a, for example, 7:30 pace to a 7:10 pace. I can sprint 400/800s just fine without any trouble also. Only during .75 miles or up.
And throughout the day, my lungs sorta tighten but if I slow my breathing and breathe deep it goes away after about 30 seconds.
I've never been diagnosed or had asthma or had problems anything like this that I'm aware of.
Should I just try to get past basic/ait (which is a phys rating of heavy) then go to a doctor? I feel maybe if I consistently run at that faster pace it'll be less of a problem but everytime I up my pace this happens.
I feel like I'm getting some breathing problems. Every time I try pushing myself a little harder in my runs, I wheeze for about 20 minutes after then I go back to normal. I can hike and lift and do everything else without any sort of trouble so it's only when I go from a, for example, 7:30 pace to a 7:10 pace. I can sprint 400/800s just fine without any trouble also. Only during .75 miles or up.
And throughout the day, my lungs sorta tighten but if I slow my breathing and breathe deep it goes away after about 30 seconds.
I've never been diagnosed or had asthma or had problems anything like this that I'm aware of.
Should I just try to get past basic/ait (which is a phys rating of heavy) then go to a doctor? I feel maybe if I consistently run at that faster pace it'll be less of a problem but everytime I up my pace this happens.
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Let me preface this by saying I am not a doctor.
This COULD be that you are not in as good of a shape as you could be, and it will go away as your lungs and heart get stronger.
But it COULD also be something very serious. Hypoxia is not anything to play around with. My recommendation is to get yourself checked out by a doctor BEFORE shipping to basic.
Yes, there is a possibility that could end your military career before it even starts. Yes, that would suck. There is also the possibility that it is nothing to be worried about, and you waste your time (and possibly money, depending on what sort/if you have health insurance). But there is a small possibility that getting that checkup may save you a LOT of problems down the road, maybe even save your life. (Not trying to be doing and gloom - this is almost definitely not a life threatening thing, but you don't know for sure until you get checked out.)
This COULD be that you are not in as good of a shape as you could be, and it will go away as your lungs and heart get stronger.
But it COULD also be something very serious. Hypoxia is not anything to play around with. My recommendation is to get yourself checked out by a doctor BEFORE shipping to basic.
Yes, there is a possibility that could end your military career before it even starts. Yes, that would suck. There is also the possibility that it is nothing to be worried about, and you waste your time (and possibly money, depending on what sort/if you have health insurance). But there is a small possibility that getting that checkup may save you a LOT of problems down the road, maybe even save your life. (Not trying to be doing and gloom - this is almost definitely not a life threatening thing, but you don't know for sure until you get checked out.)
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Jon Sinema
I also just want to point out, I've only been running for about 2.5 months. I will go to a doctor though to make sure, I hope nothing bad however. Thanks!
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Seems that your just out of shape. Your lung capacity isn’t strong. Start implementing swimming once a week. Also slow your pace down to like a 8:30 but run 4-6 miles. Military is all about cardio endurance and sucking for hours. Not sprints
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You'll likely be sent to sick call while in basic, ad you will run more than .75 mile.
If the medical condition makes you unable to perform to military standards, you'll be separated.
That said, it could be something you should have evaluated before you ship.
Had a Soldier die after a three mile run in basic despite immediate CPR, even though he was an athlete in HS. Not saying that'll be you, but worth the check.
If the medical condition makes you unable to perform to military standards, you'll be separated.
That said, it could be something you should have evaluated before you ship.
Had a Soldier die after a three mile run in basic despite immediate CPR, even though he was an athlete in HS. Not saying that'll be you, but worth the check.
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Jon Sinema
I can definitely run around 3 miles just only when I up my pace is when I generally can't do more then 3/4 mile without getting tight and have to train myself up again to 3 miles.
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You have been given advice based on the decades of experience of the members that responded. There is a difference between out of shape and a medical condition. Neither can be diagnosed in this online forum. If you can't tell the difference between the two in your own body, seek a medical opinion.
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