I now remember that in the beginning for several months I could hardly jog (my passion), because it felt like I could not breathe. It felt as if my diaphragm was infected, as if there was fluid in my upper abdomen below my ribs...really painful. I had to "schlepp" myself through my route, almost in tears. I mostly walked, the fatigue in my muscles was intense!!!
Here is the reason I did not go to the doctor: my husband has Rheumatoid Arthritis and hep C. On top of it he caught a micobacterium. I can still smell the meds...yech!!!! The doctor and hospital visits, with all the tests and surgeries made a HUGE impact on me. I am a fitness buff myself (yes, my husband is much better now, because of all my "potion" I feed him...lol), and I will not be put on any stinking meds!