Please help .... My washer and dryer is in our basement. I bring clean laundry up two flights of 15 each steps. By the first flight I am totally out of breath and almost wheezing. I m 62 years old, an ex-smoker and numerous health problems. What I can tie this to is very week thighs which I feel contribute to the lack of breath. My thighs began tingling and itching profusely one year ago. I can t seem to get a diagnosis on any of this.