I was diagnosed with mild C OPD 3months ago my breathing isn't much of a problem yet. But should I keep getting tired?

[Marriane]

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Hello Marriane, I am pleased your breathing is not a problem. The short answer is yes, COPD can cause tiredness, but then so can many other things. I would suggest you have a chat with your doctor next time you see them about what you should expect and what may be something else entirely. Good luck.

[elian]

Hello Marianne and welcome to our group.

Tiredness seems to be a common problem for people living with COPD, but, like auntymary, I would also suggest that you discuss it with your gp or respiratory nurse.

I was like you up to February of this year, always nodding off at every opportunity, until I was diagnosed as being a 'co2 retainer' and prescribed use of a BiPAP machine overnight. Since February I have had more energy than I have had for years and I love my little machine

I hope you manage to find a solution for the problem and wish you well.

[valm]

Hi Val

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Hi Marriane,

Unless there are any lifestyle factors contributing to your tiredness ( eg. late nights, sleep problems, stress, overwork, depression) then I would suggest you discuss this with your GP. It is unlikely to be the result of your copd . Mild copd rarely shows any symptoms which is why most people get to the severe / very severe stage before they are diagnosed. P

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I was diagnosed with mild and

I did have symptoms,

breathing problems,

that's why I went to the doctor.

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I would like to ask a light-hearted question

why is it diag-nosed?

and not ears, eyes or faced

diag-ears, diag-faced,

what does nose have to do with this affair?

I know my one resembles a Jersey potato and is thus prominent

but spare a thought for the other senses when making up these words God will ya

still.... it's all Greek to me

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Ha, ha, ha

[luckydragon]

HELLO I WAS DIAGNOSED AT CHRISTMAS WITH MILD COPD AND I TOO GET MORE TIRED THAN I DID BEFORE.NEVER SLEPT AS MUCH AS I DO NOW.

[mumsy]

Trying to breath properly when you walk takes a lot out of you.Just mowed my front garden and felt like id walked a milepeople who have not got copd do not understand cos i look so normal when i dont exert myself.