Breathing problems : In 57 and have... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

56,223 membersβ€’66,856 posts

Breathing problems

Pugs4love profile image
Pugs4love
β€’17 Replies

In 57 and have stage 4 copd and my breathing is a big struggle to go to the toilet and back gets me scared of how out of breath I am my fingers turn blue has any one else got this on a day to day basis x

Written by
Pugs4love profile image
Pugs4love
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
17 Replies
β€’
Yumz199725 profile image
Yumz199725

Ahh that sounds so scary you poor thing πŸ’”. I get out of breathe just standing up to do something like doing dishes and house work by the time I sit down I'm out of breathe but my fingers have never gone blue have you spoken to your GP about this?? X

Pugs4love profile image
Pugs4loveβ€’ in reply toYumz199725

Yes my GP said its how advanced my copd is

Yumz199725 profile image
Yumz199725β€’ in reply toPugs4love

Ahh I'm so sorry to hear, what have they said they can do?? X

leo60 profile image
leo60

Your fingers shouldn't be going blue. Do you know what your stats are? I really think you should be talking to your doctor asap. Take care, Laurie xx

Zand60 profile image
Zand60

Hi there, yup this is me every day. I must remember to turn my oxygen up before I move a muscle. My lips and nose go blue and my fingertips too. I have curved fingernails that my old doctor noticed, then we moved house and I never had it followed up. Are you on oxygen?Lesley xx

Pugs4love profile image
Pugs4loveβ€’ in reply toZand60

Yes I am on oxygen I have curved nails to what does that mean Diane x

Zand60 profile image
Zand60β€’ in reply toPugs4love

Hi Diane, I can't remember the name my old doctor gave my nails but he said that it's a sign that there is something wrong with your lungs. He sent me for an x-ray but couldn't really see much, then we moved home and I never followed up.My oxygen is set at 4-5 when I'm sat down and I'm lucky if I reach 88-90. I have to turn it up to 6-8 when moving about, slow, but I have stools to rest on to wait for it to rise.

I've been told that as long as it goes from the 70 it drops to back up to 88 quickly then I should be ok, but if it doesn't I'm to go straight to hospital.

So if I go like a snail and breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth, while my oxygen is set at 8, I avoid the blue rinse. Some days are better than others.

Stay strong and talk to your team. And us 😜

Love Lesley xxx

Ern007 profile image
Ern007

Sounds scary - I get blue lips but not fingers. You should contact GP if your fingers are blueish.

Germantara profile image
Germantara

I would advise you to see g p and hopefully will get sorted

Lol1944 profile image
Lol1944

sounds as if you need attention and pdq

Danielmystar profile image
Danielmystar

Check your sats as when fingers go blue it a sign of low oxygen if it was me id see a doctor if you find it hard to get appointment tell them about your breathing and blue fingers x

garshe profile image
garshe

Yes but just go slowly and remember to breathe. In thro nose slowly hold it and out through mouth persed lips slowly. Once you hold breath that's the problem. I am currently hospitalized so waiting on results. Thinking of you just remember theres no rush just take it slowly. Good luck xxSheila πŸ™πŸ€žπŸ’•βš˜

Easy to remember smell the Roses hold it blow out the candle gently xx

Loopylorre profile image
Loopylorreβ€’ in reply togarshe

Sorry to hear your in hospital, I hope they give you the help you need, fingers crossed 🀞🏻 you’re home again soon & feeling better xxπŸ’πŸŒΉ

Mellywelly profile image
Mellywelly

Sorry, I'm sure someone here can help you but I've not quite got to that stage yet. πŸ€” Good luck chook

anng18 profile image
anng18

Hi Pugs,

It's called finger clubbing.

I would ring 111, if you are not too breathless to call, or get someone else to do it. I think you need to be analysed by a respiratory team at a hospital. I have never had much luck with a GP -the respiratory nurses seem to know more, but you do need some help, as clearly your oxygen levels are dropping and there must be a reason for this - not necessarily just COPD! You need some expert medical care.

I feel so sorry for you and am so sympathetic, but try and be pro-active if you can, as you do need some help.

siouxbecket profile image
siouxbecket

Long shot but perhaps you should get your heart checked. It may be that you've been put in the COPD box & therefore nothing else is being considered - just a thought.

jackdup profile image
jackdup

I think you should be seeing a specialist as it seems there should be something more they can do for you.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Breathing Problems

Experiencing shortness of breath practically every day after a build up of phlegm and mucus on my...
mccleanhobson profile image
β€’

Breathing problems

Hello I'm Kevin and this is my first post. I was diagnosed with Emphesema and pulmonary fibrorosis...
ank92 profile image
β€’

Breathing problems

Hello I have just joined the site today 27/07/2017. I am suffering with a crackling sound when...
marrigold profile image
β€’

Breathing Problems

Hello everyone, I'm a long term severe asthmatic, chronic pain and spasms sufferer with many other...
Giggles-Wig profile image
β€’

BREATHING PROBLEMS

Hi all, got back from hospital last night after one of those all familiar breathing problems that...
Stumpy55 profile image
β€’

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
Claire_ALUK profile image
Claire_ALUKAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.