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Has a paralyzed diaphragm

Posted By Evie (West Monroe, Louisiana) on 12/01/2013

I was recently diagnosed with a paralyzed right diaphragm which causes shortness of breath. My doctor gave me no recommendations on how I might improve this condition. Has anyone else had this problem and if so how are you dealing with it? Do you know of any way to heal a paralyzed diaphragm? Thanks for any suggestions.

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/02/2013

Evie, I'm no expert, but my thought would be to "exercise" it by doing some form of regular daily breathing exercises.

Replied by Steve (Las Vegas) on 12/02/2013

You might want to investigate chiropractic as an option. Sometimes these issues can be caused by a pinched nerve which chiropractors specialize in relieving.

Replied by Lloyd (Charlotte, Nc) on 12/02/2013

Hello Evie,

Re Paralyzed diaphragm,

Couple of observations: If the onset was sudden and painful following lifting something, or cutting grass etc, likely a rib is out and pinching nerve on the "paralyzed' side. Lots of pain if that is the cause.

If the onset was gradual following a lung infection...or any bronchial issue, the condition is caused by a virus infecting the nerves on that side of the diaphragm.

Do either of these ring a bell?

If so, then I can give you some ideas for healing.

dave

Replied by Evie (West Monroe, Louisiana) on 12/03/2013

I have bronchitis every fall, developed into pneumonia last December. Seems to begin from allergies and settles in my lungs. Pulmonary specialist ask me if I had been in any car wrecks, which I have, probably 30 years ago. I guess he thinks I had a nerve damaged from seatbelt. I also have sleep apnea. Breathing has become more difficult over the years, least bit of exercise or exertion leaves me winded. Anything you know of to help me would be greatly appreciated.

Replied by Evie (West Monroe, Louisiana) on 12/03/2013

Theresa: Thanks, I hadn't thought of a Chiropractor.

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/04/2013

Evie, read up on h2o2 inhalation or other methods of application.

Replied by Evie (West Monroe, La) on 12/08/2013

Dave, What are your suggestions for paralyzed diaphragm? I have given you a little of my medical history, that I believe could have contributed to the condition.

Replied by Lloyd (Charlotte) on 12/08/2013

Evie,

Based on what you said about the infection coming every fall and this last settled in your lungs...sounds more like infection than a rib out. But your coughing could also cause the rib to be out so the chiropractor suggestion is not to be ignored. But the underlying cause appears to be infection. Have you ever used an inhaler? I'd use colloidal silver in the inhaler twice a day, about five minutes each use for a week. If it seems to help keep up the regimen for another week. Repeat if improved because it is obvious that the problem is bacteria or virus.

Replied by Evie (West Monroe, La) on 12/08/2013

Have never used an inhaler. Will you give me instructions and quantities you use?

Replied by Lloyd (Charlotte, Nc) on 12/09/2013

Evie,

A nebulizer makes a fine mist from the liquid you place in the little pan in the unit. Google "nebulizer" and you'll see the various brands. I bought mine at Walgreens. Only cost 20 dollars or so.

I let mine form the mist over about five minutes. Then I place face into plastic mask and inhale deeply for four or five minutes. Repeat an hour later. And again a third time an hour later. I do this for three or four days and usually the bronchial infection is knocked out in that time. As I said, I'm using colloidal silver as the liquid to be made into a mist.

If an infection is the cause of the "frozen diaphragm" relief should come in a few days. If it works consider continuing treatment for a month. I'd want to make sure I killed the whole infection. Viruses can linger and re emerge later if they are not all wiped out.

Replied by Evie (West Monroe, La) on 12/10/2013

Thanks, I'll try it. Been suffering with respiratory problems for years, was beginning to look like it was getting the best of me.

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