Copd

[OscarRain]

Hi,I'm new to this site. I suffer with copd and lower back pain. I would love to connect with fellow sufferers and maybe pick up some tips! xx

[sassy59]

Welcome to this friendly forum OscarRain. I’m carer for my husband who has COPD, sarcoidosis, heart disease and chronic back problems.

Always good to hear from you anytime. Xx

[OscarRain in reply to sassy59]

Thankyou sassy59 x

[Snackjack]

Welcome OscarRain, I joined this forum about 3 months ago and found everyone so friendly and welcoming. Hope that you get some responses that will be of help to you. I have Heart & Lung issues (and several other health problems) and suffer with breathlessness. I try to avoid going out when it is really cold as I know that is a trigger for me, I get breathless very quickly. Some of the others on this forum may be of more help to you than me. Assume that you have seeked medical advice!

[OscarRain in reply to Snackjack]

Thankyou snackjack, yes I'm getting medical treatment but it's nice to talk to people who are actually suffering from this awful illness. The breathlessness is debilitating, not helped by being stuck inside

[Snackjack in reply to OscarRain]

I agree it is nice to be able to talk to others in a similar/same situation. Yes breathlessness is debilitating, and not always understood by friends who have no idea what it is like. Take care.

[Hidden]

Welcome OR

I don't suffer any of my health issues, but I do live with them (I don't want to convince myself I am suffering so I don't use the word to describe my situation)

Plenty of tips, take a look around.

If you click on the word Posts above then look right, there is a search box you can search posts on the British Lung Foundation community.

You might like to search for specifics, COPD and Back pain for instance or pulmonary rehabilitation, Exercise, etc.

Another way to become familiar with community topics is (again click on posts) Look right again and scroll down a bit to Topics, then click on the words 'see all topics.

Lots of reading for you. Enjoy

Also for education purposes BLF's home pages you may find of interest : blf.org.uk/

Best wishes BK

[OscarRain in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou Bkin x

[CDPO16]

Hi and welcome. Feel free to ask if you have any specific queries, there will always be someone to help.

[OscarRain in reply to CDPO16]

Thankyou CDPO16

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Welcome to the site it's a great place to chat get advice make new friends hope you will enjoy it. Have a good evening and take care😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[OscarRain in reply to Damon1864]

Thankyou so much Damon1864

[Timepiece]

Hi OscarRain welcome to the site. I joined 2019 With stage 2 COPD suffer with lots of different things since then back pain acid reflux weight gain abdominal problems lots of helpful advice just ask and the reply’s will come ⏱

[OscarRain in reply to Timepiece]

Thankyou Timepiece

[HungryHufflepuff]

Hello and welcome 😊

[OscarRain in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thankyou x

[MoyB]

Welcome, OscarRain. There are lots of knowlegable people on here. I find this group an invaluable source of information and support - and humour! xx Moy

[OscarRain in reply to MoyB]

Thankyou MoyB x

[katieoxo60]

Hello OscarRain, welcome to the site . I have COPD and also pain from Arthritis. I am sure if you have questions about most things there will be someone with an answer for you. And we do try to support members going through tough times in their health. But we do also like a laugh ect now and then so do give us a try.

[OscarRain in reply to katieoxo60]

Sounds good, thanks x

[Dedalus]

Hello and welcome to our lovely forum.

[OscarRain in reply to Dedalus]

Thankyou x

[Hobbledehoy]

Hullo OscarRain. I have COPD, Osteo & Rheumatoid Arthritis, degenerative spine. 4 & 5 decompressed & fused approx 13yrs ago, further surgery pending 3 & 4 with extension. But I can't see myself coping with a G.A. Breathlessness markedly increased this last year. Sudden deterioration Spring 2020 thought to be allergy, but v modest response to antihistamines. More recent frequent distress markedly alleviated by discontinuing Naproxen, my best friend for many years. Our bodies are not static.

From my own experience I would recommend exercise, however modest but frequent. Too much rest exacerbates the painful spine. Physio gave me a little routine which I can keep up. Indeed, I couldn't manage without. Attention to diet & gut health also v important. Exercise also loosens my chest. Although not capable of anything ambitious, I do push myself while walking. Awful when I start out, gets enough easier to make worthwhile.

Best wishes & good luck OscarRain. Keep in touch. Our experiences help each other.

[OscarRain]

You've certainly got a lot on your plate, Thankyou for your advice x

[Sanbern0035]

Nice to meet all of you on here. This can be so encouragong just reading your conversations on here. Thanks