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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Back Pain, Tiredness And Sweating?

I am 72, have some shortness of breath while sitting, sometimes dry cough (like from taking a new BP drug), and back discomfort and pain between my shoulder blades when breathing. I had the same back pain a good 15-20 years ago, but xrays etc showed nothing and Dr. figured it was heart burn. Haven t had a lot of it since until a week or so ago. I have been moving over the last week so also have had a lot of sweating and cold sweats and tiredness. I also have diabetes type 2 and take medication (Metformin 1000mg 2x day and Lantus about 27 units at bedtime) for it. My last A1C (almost 3 months ago) was 8. I take other medications for high BP, high Cholesterol, depression, Osteopenia, and Hypothyroidism. Sometimes the upper back discomfort subsides a little. I have not taken my temperature. Have had several chills over the last week too.
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
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Hi,

It is due to diabetes you feel sweating, fatigue and from stress, you can have such symptoms as well. Diabetes mellitus overall effects most organs and to say precisely without an examination it is not possible so I suggest reporting emergency room for full clinical examination. You may be required for blood, urine and lung tests there. So report there as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar,
Dentist
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Back Pain, Tiredness And Sweating?

Hi, It is due to diabetes you feel sweating, fatigue and from stress, you can have such symptoms as well. Diabetes mellitus overall effects most organs and to say precisely without an examination it is not possible so I suggest reporting emergency room for full clinical examination. You may be required for blood, urine and lung tests there. So report there as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar, Dentist