David1945

[Darkymcgee45]

Very new to this site have copd put on steroids for 5 days 8 a day never help now on 18 micrograms of spriiva can anyone tell me if this helps.

[Nottobad]

I used speriva and found it very helpful are you on any other inhaler

[Nanaeal]

Hi & welcome. I use Spiriva & Seritide. I find it very helpful.  Steroids & Antibiotics help with exacerbation's (rescue meds) You may also find a balanced healthy diet & exercise help. There are breath easy groups in most areas & Pulmonary Rehab course. Hope this helps Nan

[Darkymcgee45 in reply to Nanaeal]

Thank you for your advice

[Titchy52]

Darkymcgee45  im on spiriva it works for me welcome to the site x

[Darkymcgee45]

Thanks for that makes me feel a bit more confident it is started to work for me.

[scorpiolass]

Hi, it works for me, along with Symbercort, carbocysteine, singulair and tablet and nasal anti allergenics.  I only have steroids and antibiotics when I have  excaccerbations . I think it sometimes takes a while for medicines to work. X

[lynnekay]

I have ABs & steroids to deal with infections and exacerbations, but if things aren't working for you, talk to  your GP. If that's difficult , see if your GP has a respiratory nurse or get a referral to a COPD team.  I have found the nurses have more time, and get to know you as a person.  They can prescribe meds and make sure that you use your inhalers to best effect.

[katieoxo60]

Hi David , welcome to the site that's a nice picture of you. Spirava works well for most and it is easy to use and only one dose a day to remember. I have been taking it for several years now with no problem except the fiddly packet, it is not too easy to open when you have arthritis in your hands but most containers with drugs in are like this (hard to open) it is for safety purpose after all. Enjoy your day looks like a sunny one.

[Darkymcgee45 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks for that very nice of you to reply and I hope your arthritis is not to bad.

[onamission]

I use Spiriva mist it's quite new I think and works better than the dry powder for me

[FarmerD]

Hi,welcome,Spiriva is a long acting drug which helps breathing.I have used it for three years with no problems.I,m not sure if one can actually tell it works but one would notice if it did,nt.It is not connected with infections that is the antibiotics and steroids.Good luck.D.

[Sherry44]

Welcome.  I can endorse what everyone is saying about Spiriva.  It works for me with no side effects, along with Symbicort and Ventilan when needed.

Good luck.

[Darkymcgee45 in reply to Sherry44]

Thanks for that .