Copd and eating

[Juebee]

My hubby has copd and finds he gets really tired after eating so we plan and do everything before he eats so can sleep after it really affects quality of life does anyone else have this problem

[CDPO16]

Yes, I'm the same. Eating is getting hard work too as I'm increasingly breathless while eating. It would be great to have a pill that gave us all the nourishment needed and give up eating!

[Oshgosh]

I have lung disease,I find I get tired of chewing food.I’m losing weight,just spent 10 weeks in hospital. They kept trying to feed me up.they kept giving me a supplement called Calogen. If you can take it it’s really good.

Eating does tire me out because of the chewing.

[Patk1 in reply to Oshgosh]

Sorry to hear you've been ill Oshgosh. Could u perhaps eat softer broths,soups etc ,if you have someone to cook for u, and milky puddings?hope u can regain some strength now Yr home.get well soon Xxxx

[Izb1]

Does it help to eat little and often rather than a big meal that wears him out. Its hard coping with with breathlessness and fatigue. Perhaps a supplement drink before bed would help as well x

[Juebee in reply to Izb1]

Thank-you for that advice will try that anything that may help him

[Bingo88]

Good morning Juebee. I too have copd. And have noticed that I too can drop of to sleep after eating a meal. I also have chronic Kidney disease and put the sleeping down to that. Because that condition does make you tired and lacking energy. Perhaps it's a combination in my case. I find the only answer is to get up and keep busy after a meal because otherwise it can affect your nights sleep if you sleep too much in the daytime. Hope you find some answers. Brian

[Bilbo71]

Same here really annoying, with the expanded lung capacity it impinges on your guts so not enough room for food..

[Joseph260268 in reply to Bilbo71]

I totally agree.

[Poppy2525]

Hi Yes i have exactly the same problem

[Germantara]

Speaking for myself I can't be bothered half the time with all the coughin from time I get up I'm tired and can't be botherd I can understand how he feels

[Falcon22]

Hi I too can only eat small amounts...Aymes shakes Smoothies are handy ....high calorie and easier to drink ....worth a try and may get a prescription for .

[Falcon22]

Hi I too can only eat small amounts...Aymes shakes Smoothies are handy ....high calorie and easier to drink ....worth a try and may get a prescription for .