copd/emphysema.

[davidjacobs]

my name is David Jacobs I'm 70 years old and have suffered with copd/emphysema for many years. I have also had two episodes of pneumothorax {collapsed lung} which unfortunaytely I have never quite recovered completely from despite surgical intervention in 2001/2002. For the past 10 years i have been on umpteen medications but nothing is really helping...I can now not even walk from room room to room in my flat...totally exhausted,breathless and feel like i'm ready to die.

[hypercat54]

Hi sorry to hear this. A better place for you to post this would be The British Lung Foundation also on here. Most on this site have only asthma. You will get more help and understanding on BLF. x

[davidjacobs in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks hypercat54 I feel you are right as my particular condition is more suited to the BLF...Best wishes.

[hypercat54 in reply to davidjacobs]

You are more than welcome. There are a few on here who do suffer from both asthma and copd and I am one but as I am fairly mild can't really relate to your suffering much.

On BLF you will find ones like me right through to those with FEV1's in their teens and they will share anything which works for them and might be able to help you. Above all they will say don't give up please. x

[Damon1864]

Hi David, hope you are ok, we would welcome you on the lung foundation site. Love Bernadette 😳 xx

[Symes in reply to Damon1864]

We sure would. Just click here healthunlocked.com/blf and follow the BLF group on here David. Lots of friendly people with varying conditions and degrees of experience. Come on over and say hi 😀

[Spikedog66]

Sorry you feel the way you do,had an awful time haven't you. Life is very precious speak to people on here or the blf there are lots of folk feel like you but carry on. Do you have oxygen to help you get around? Maybe this your next step or mobility scooter to get you out and about. There will be some form of rehab at your hospital. Please don't give up people care and will help you. Best wishes 😊

[adapting]

Hope you're doing ok David!