D.B.
I imagine that what Julie means is to be sure your PCP and OB/GYN are up to date on what's going on, since you've already consulted a pulmonary and a cardiac specialist. This problem started so early in the pregnancy that it can't be due to the fetus pressing on the lungs, I imagine. So for 9 weeks, you've had no answers. When in this 9 week period did you see the 2 specialists? Recently, or early on? Do you have a history of bronchitis? Since you say no shortness of breath before, I'm guessing not. Do you have a history of colds, flu or upper respiratory issues? Allergies? I'd ask the PCP for a referral to a good hospital team. If you're in Glen Head, that could mean going to NYC but maybe also Long Island Jewish or another hospital on LI. I think you need a full work-up. The swollen and bloody nose is interesting - frustrating and problematic. Have you had issues before with a suppressed immune system? Are you prone to illnesses? I work in immune system support and usually when we see someone with multiple symptoms, a comprehensive nutritional solution works wonders. Maybe it doesn't solve everything, but it gives a basis and helps the meds to work. I think you would benefit from a 2nd opinion on the heart/lungs but I think you need a team in good communication with your OB/GYN. My husband just had some issues and the first round of appointments weren't well coordinated by the professionals, even though they were part of the same hospital. We went to Boston and have had nothing but fabulous guidance and thoroughness, with every member of the interdisciplinary team working well together, checking notes, caring about our heads as well as his body, and so on. I think you need to demand better answers if you can't breathe when you are sitting still. Please get someone objective to go with you and take copious notes - a friend, but not your best friend! Someone with a little distance, enough to be objective, but close enough to really care.