GP trip

[Scars1]

Went to see my gp, she was pretty good this time. Said i have arthritis in my hands, and that i've gone from mild to moderate copd. Oh and she finally prescribed painkillers for my cervical spine spondylosis. 42 and i'm a wreck lol

[Bliss2]

Hi Scars sorry to hear you have gone from mild to moderate, can you get yourself to the gym if you can exercise will help you lol xx

[katieoxo60]

Hi scars, don't despair I was a wreck in my late thirties but managed to rejuvenate myself and return to work as a disabled person, and stay in employment till 55 when I had to give in due to pain and tiredness, the knack is to centre everything round what you can do and what you need be a little selfish it works wonders for moral

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Glad to hear your doctor was good! Sorry to hear that your Copd has moved to moderate - don't despair my husband has been severe for a few years! I think Katie above is right - put yourself first and concentrate on what you can do! Take good care with much love TAD x

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sorry your moved to mod,dont worry,get exercising daily,do what u can,and spondi thought you have see hospital for that,ask to be referred,have you got all your right meds now,dont worry,now you no whats what,fight back,as able as you can,bernice

[KingoftheCocktails]

I have been a 'wreck' for many years but I'm still here

KOTC

Your daily humour tonic

[nanaber]

Try can focus on your abilities rather than your disabilities it 's not easy but with practice you can. I've been moderate since diagnose 4 years ago. The thing for you to do now is to maintain what lung function you have by exercise, avoiding colds getting your flu vax.

[jemash]

Hi scars, glad ur gp was better! That's a bonus for a start! I agree with others, concentrate on the positives! oh & maybe another trip to the coast!

[onamission]

Hi Scars ask your GP to refer to the pain clinic at your local hospital I have spondylitis in my neck and spine I also went to see a acupuncturist. You need to keep fit plenty of exercise find some form of exercise you can do and look after yourself.

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correct,

[Scars1]

I've been to see physio at hospital quite a few times, injury is too old for them to do much to it (injury at age 6).