Shortness of Breath and Pelvic Floor Tightness

[Hope77]

Hi all, for some years now i experience shortness of breath that happens when standing or walking. This has gotten worse overtime and i also sometimes get shortness of breath when lying on my back (i find it hard to even breathe at all).

It appears this poor breathing has led to my pelvic flooor being tight and I also have Erectile Dysfunction.

Doctor thinks its anxiety and prescribed some meds for me but I am skeptical about them as i do not want withdrawal symptoms.

Does anyone have similar problem? Is there any way this can be corrected without meds?

[Scass]

Hello,
Sorry you haven’t received a reply yet.
It might be worth trying the medication that the doctor has prescribed if other methods at reducing your anxiety aren’t working?
It’s maybe worth a try?

[Hope77]

Hello,
Sorry you haven’t received a reply yet.
It might be worth trying the medication that the doctor has prescribed if other methods at reducing your anxiety aren’t working?
It’s maybe worth a try?

What other methods are u talking about?

[Hope77]

Hello,
Sorry you haven’t received a reply yet.
It might be worth trying the medication that the doctor has prescribed if other methods at reducing your anxiety aren’t working?
It’s maybe worth a try?

What other methods are u talking about? Btw I have ED already and anti depressants can make ED worse. Those Meds aren't an option for me.

[busterrufus]

Have you tried diaphragmatic breathing exercise? It can help relax tight pelvic floor muscles.

[Hope77]

Have you tried diaphragmatic breathing exercise? It can help relax tight pelvic floor muscles.

Yesi have but poor breathing causes the pelvic floor to contract again.