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[emmjay77]

Hi, I'm new here and looking forward to getting to know others who are in the "same boat" as it were.

I was only diagnosed in June and am struggling to come to terms with it, also to get the meds right. I have a review on Friday as it seems the inhaler I was given may not be right for me.

It's all very confusing 😔

[sassy59]

Hello emmjay77 and welcome to you. I hope your appointment on Friday goes well. I’m carer for my husband Pete who has COPD among other health issues.

This is a friendly, informative forum and I’m sure you’ll enjoy being part of it. Xxx

[Alberta56]

Welcome to the forum, Emmjay. There is usually someone here who can answer specific questions, sometimes lots of us. xxx

[Dottie11]

Welcome and good luck Friday.

[Yumz199725]

I'm quite new on this forum, welcome to the forum aswell. What have you been diagnosed with? Sorry if you already said what it was. Maybe you need a higher dose of inhaler. I have had asthma since I was 3 I've had 2 major asthma attacks both times ended up in hospital the most recent was 4 years ago was in hospital for 2 weeks. Anyway hope your able to get an inhaler that helps. x

[Patk1]

Welcome to the forum.u may find it helpful to share Yr diagnosis,treatment etc as there r many different lung diseases x

[Gingerninjas]

welcome to the forum … hope you get sorted ,

X

[Bingo88]

Good morning emmjay77. And welcome to this friendly group. Yes it does take time to get over the shock diagnosis. I am glad you have a follow-up appointment tomorrow and hope they find medication that is going to help you. You will find plenty of support here. Take care and let us know how you get on. Also any Inhalers or medication take 2 to 4 weeks to get into your system and then should start making you feel better. Brian

[CDPO16]

Hi and welcome. I lost count of the inhalers I had before I got a set that suited and helped me. It's trial and error at first. Best wishes to you.

[GintyFerguson]

Welcome to this supportive group.

[Mellywelly]

Hi, it does take a while to find the right meds and inhalers but you will get there and it will be so worth it 👌 😊

[leo60]

Hello and welcome emmjay77! Can I suggest you write a list of questions to take to your review? I always find I forget half what I wanted to ask! Try not to be despondent, there are many things you can do to help yourself and we will all help where we can 🙂 Hope tomorrow goes well xx

[2023AFibber in reply to leo60]

Definitely write every thing down before you go. I also record the whole visit, then can listen to again when I am not sure what I was told.

[leo60 in reply to 2023AFibber]

Good idea! Xx

[Nula2]

🙋‍♀️Hi emmajay, welcome to this very friendly, helpful and supportive forum. Hope your review goes well on Friday. Take care xxx

[Souielouie]

Welcome emmjay, this is a very friendly & informative group. It’s all very confusing & scary at first. Once your on the right meds & know how best to manage your condition you’ll have peace of mind & get on with your life.

All the best for Friday, make notes of questions you want to ask at your appointment. Take care 🥰

[AsthmaandLung Administrator]

Hello emmjay77

A warm welcome to the forum, you will get great support and information from our members. You can also call us if you wish for advice on managing your lung condition 0300 222 5800. We are here Mon- Fri 9.15-5pm

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Take care

[Ergendl]

All the best for tomorrow, MJ