copd emphysems chronic broch

[123podmore]

why i don't have any energy on me i just feel tired all the time

[Jo_BLFHelpline British Lung Foundation]

Hi 123podmore

Having a lung condition can really take it out of you, if you are coughing a lot and are breathless this uses up a lot more calories.

Has this tiredness come on quickly, or over a longer period of time? Have you managed to speak to your GP?

If you have recently been unwell or had an exacerbation then feeling tired and lethargic can be a common after effect.

It may well be worth speaking to your GP, you can always give us a call here at the helpline - 03000 030 555.

Cheers

Jo

[123podmore in reply to Jo_BLFHelpline]

thank you

[meldrum]

these are 3 different diseases'''over a period of time ,these become chronic .then you are dignozed as haveing COPD'perhaps you are not takeing any exercise?and not the proper medication ,get out in the fresh air''get a hobby ,basically if you dont fight this disease it will will beat you , i have surrfered with copd for over 20 yrs,and what i know is nobody really understand ,what it is like to to have this....so I ,JUST GET ON WITH IT'''and bloody fight it every day .go for it ''

[123podmore in reply to meldrum]

i cough blood if i go out in cold weather i start to have cramps in my lung,i use to go to my doctor he just give me anti biotics ,if i stay home i do feel oky ,but if i go out no,

thank you

[Hidden]

Hi

We are heare at the BLF helpline to emotionallly support you too (and offer some motivational tips if you prefer?!) Please feel free to call or email the Emotional Health / Counselling Service here at the BLF on 03000 030 555 for a chat in confidence and if you really want I can alway do a drill sergeant/ Mr Motivator impression lol .....

Take care and the very best of luck.

H

[123podmore in reply to Hidden]

thank you very much

[pollyjj]

I know how you feel, I have been up since 8.30 and apart from putting some washing in and having 2 pieces of toast I have just sat here, I am due to go to Breathe Easy this afternoon and I am sure I will enjoy it when there it is just the effort of getting up there and getting dressed, I never used to be like this not really sure why it has changed over the last few months. I bought a treadmill and was really pleased with it but have not been on it for a few weeks now can't seem to get the motivation. I am hoping the better weather (when it comes) will help.

polly xx

[123podmore in reply to pollyjj]

exactley that what i am waiting for thank you

[meldrum in reply to pollyjj]

i hope you will soon feel better .....hold in there