Help!!

[Lynda1952]

Hi everyone. On Friday I was diagnosed with COPD, any tips on how to cope?

[Hidden]

Don't panic!! I care for my husband who was diagnosed about 12 years ago - he might be severe but we have a great quality of life just a bit slower ! And he still works full time,

My top tips would be to give up smoking (it prevents further damage) , get fit - yes really exercise is key. And ask the doctor and keep asking.

This is a great place with lots of lovely people to support you. Take good care lots of love TAD xx

[Lynda1952 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, did give up smoking years ago, have difficulty with exercising due to a back injury. Lovely to hear that your husband is still working and that you have a great quality if life, that is certainly inspiring.

It is great to get support from all you lovely people.

Many thanks and take care, love Lyn xx

[Hidden]

Hi

Im sure your worrying yourself sick like we all did when we first found out but you will be ok it will just take a little time so be kind to yourself and you will find lots of support on here .

Mandy x

[Lynda1952 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Mandy, you know exactly how I am feeling! It's great to know that I can get support here. Trying hard to get my head around the fact that I have COPD!

Take care, love Lyn x

[Hidden in reply to Lynda1952]

Some people accept it quickly and others dont so dont be too hard on yourself we are all different x

[Lynda1952 in reply to Hidden]

Must admit that I blame myself for smoking even though it's been nearly 20 years since I quit. Will just have to accept the consequences! X

[warbler]

Don't worry, stay positive drink plenty of water, eat healthily and you will be ok, it's a lot to take in at first but you WILL be ok......could I ask what stage you are?

[Lynda1952 in reply to warbler]

Thanks warbler. Not sure what stage, will ask the doctor when I see him on Friday. Should have asked last Friday but it was all a bit of a shock! Am very breathless most of the time. Just having a shower and getting dressed seems to wear me out.

Great people here!!

Love Lyn x

[moyzi]

didnt know what copd was till i was told last november still coming to terms but people on here are a great help dont be afraid to ask a question if you think its silly ive learnt more on here than the doctor i dont post a lot but visit everyday nine times out of ten my question is ansered before i ask ha ha you will be fine xxx

[Lynda1952]

That's good to know that people on here are a great help. It's great to know that people are caring.

Love Lyn xx

[Hidden]

Hi lyn, welcome, as U can see we're all here for each other what ever stage, lung illness we have. Hope we can help whenever u need it xx sonia xx

[Lynda1952 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Sonia, it's great to know I will get the support from you all. Lyn xx

[megannell]

"Lyn...A big Hello to you..And Welcome to Our Lovely warm and friendly Family.....you will find us all very help full... very kind....and most all understanding exactly how your feeling.. we all understand each others what at times are life's struggles...we share one another's pains...sadness's ..But also we share each other's Joys!!....as time goes on for you Lyn..and you understand this illness more..the more you will live your life..with a lot more knowledge and a bunch new friends.....as a lot have already said to you in here......keep yourself fit......keep well motivated..... plenty of exercise...... ask your Dr..ask him/her if they can recommend you to a pulmonary Rehab program.. most of us in here have been on One..... and they are amazing..they will teach you so much...Ohh! not sure if your a smoker...if yes..Then do try to give it up..it will make a massive difference.. not to start with...but it will..good luck to you Lyn..keep us all up to date with your progress....keep safe..and keep warm..Megan"

[Lynda1952 in reply to megannell]

Hi Megannell, I am quite overwhelmed by all the kindness and caring from fellow sufferers, you are all so great! Had a few bad days (feeling quite depressed) but decided this morning that I have to look on the bright side and enjoy life. Will probably get much mire info and help from you all than I would ever get from my doctor. Thanks fir your support. Lyn x

[camping-girl]

Hi Lyn, and welcome from a newbie, just getting my head round it too, I think I'm starting to handle it a little better now with the help of these guys...it's taken me about 3 months & I'm only mild/moderate. Taking inhalers: 2 preventers and ventolin, exercising every day & revisiting GP regularly (he will probably say pestering) however I WILL control this as much as I can , you can too ...and now after I have my inhalers I can go upstairs, get dressed, go to the loo & only a bit out of breath x

[Lynda1952 in reply to camping-girl]

Hi nicgum, thanks for your welcome. Nice to hear that you can do some things without getting too out of breath. This site is going to be a lifesaver for me. Lyn x

[FarmerD]

Hello Lyn,welcome remember we have probably had most of the problems you are likely to encounter so don,t be shy and ask anything you want information about.As mentioned ask your GP for pulmonary rehab referral,this gives you lots of information as well as exercise tips.Good luck.D.

[Lynda1952 in reply to FarmerD]

Thanks FarmerD , nice to know that there are so many caring people" Lyn x

[tinateaspoon]

Hi I have copd for 12 years and cope really well I am on oxygen at night only so hope all goes well for u x

[Lynda1952 in reply to tinateaspoon]

Thank you, hopefully things will go well. Sounds good that you are only on oxygen at night, hope you continue to do well. Lyn x

[katieoxo60]

Welcome to the site Lynn1951, sure while I have been away you will have been given many tips. You have come to the right site so I hope to speak to you again sometime soon.

[Lynda1952 in reply to katieoxo60]

Everyone is so friendly that I will not hesitate to ask any questions. Hope to speak to you again soon. Lyn x

[Jolyn]

Hi Lyn, a warm welcome to the site, you'll get some very good advice here from some lovely friendly people. Lyn xxx

[Lynda1952 in reply to Jolyn]

Thank you Lyn. So friendly on this site, so glad I joined! Hope you are keeping as well. Lyn x