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do you think i should get dla

hi all i have emphysema arthritus of my spine hip and fibromyalgia. i have severe walking difficulties and go out doors in a wheelchair. i have been seen by ot...

hi all i have emphysema arthritus of my spine hip and fibromyalgia. i have sever...

annrotherham

•12 years ago

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HELLO.

Just came on for a quick look,and its seems from a few posts,that there has yet again been unkind comments posted ,(although i,ve not seen any,can't be...

Just came on for a quick look,and its seems from a few posts,that there has yet ...

poeticlady

•12 years ago

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Hi, can enyone help me, lately I have had terrible bouts of depression, not sad but aggitated and weepy,

I read one of your blogs that there is anotther med you can take for this which is better as mine isnt working, I see my doc on Friday as now I'm starting to...

I read one of your blogs that there is anotther med you can take for this which ...

squirell

•12 years ago

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Low bp ,nausea

Been for a short walk today,haven't been out for a while ,was out of puff wen I got back,,my bp is low at the mo ,does this usually happen if u haven't...

Been for a short walk today,haven't been out for a while ,was out of puff wen I ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Poor breathing with Sarcoidosis

Went to see my consultant yesterday. My breathing has been getting worse over the last six weeks. On my last visit he started to reduce my Pred by 5mg every...

Went to see my consultant yesterday. My breathing has been getting worse over th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Supporting

My friend is considering going on the transplant list now her condition has deteriorated to a very low level. As friends we have been through a lot together...

My friend is considering going on the transplant list now her condition has dete...

bewildered

•12 years ago

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do you get pain with emphezima

i have copd but i dont have pain, i use oxegine all the time, i am waiting for a cure, before they have to start cutting on me, my doctor, said that my...

i have copd but i dont have pain, i use oxegine all the time, i am waiting for a...

latingirlshyp

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Christmas is fast approaching?

I am wondering how many of us will be able to enjoy Christmas in the traditional way, bearing in mind that a lot of us have health problems, and that it is not...

I am wondering how many of us will be able to enjoy Christmas in the traditional...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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The Ct and Endoscope found a small tumor in one of my lungs

Found out yesterday on top of everything else have to cope with no I have a lump to arrghh am really fed up as been quite poorly this week another chest...

Found out yesterday on top of everything else have to cope with no I have a lump...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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visit to the immuologist

Because my immune system is hitting rock bottom I had a consultatation the the Immuologist at the Heath Hospital in Cardiff. After 3 hours came out totally...

Because my immune system is hitting rock bottom I had a consultatation the the I...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Looking after someone with a lung disease booklet.

Good Morning Everybody. If anybody would like a copy of our booklet for carers please give us a call on the helpline. Due to my working hours i don't...

Good Morning Everybody. If anybody would like a copy of our booklet for carer...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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The increase in domestic wood burning heating and smoke

I live out in the country and i find when we have weather as we are having now that the smoke in the air from these stoves and bonfires really messes up my...

I live out in the country and i find when we have weather as we are having now t...

richardcrossroads

•12 years ago

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Exercise for people over 50

Exercise for people over 50 Begin by standing on a comfortable surfacewhere you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5lb potato bag in each hand,...

Exercise for people over 50 Begin by standing on a comfortable surfacewhere you...

KingoftheCocktails

•12 years ago

27 Replies

If walking up stairs is hard due to COPD can you ask to use lifts staff are not allowed to use them only customers is this descrimanation??

hearty123

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Nausea/light headed

Iv had a tummy bug for wks,it's under investigation,however last couple of days iv been light headed too,I'm taking domperidone and lansoprazol, does being...

Iv had a tummy bug for wks,it's under investigation,however last couple of days ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Anti biotics or steroids??

Hi, Think I'm starting the chesty cough my family have all had last week.?? Do I start my anti biotics or steroids,or wait and see. Xx

Hi, Think I'm starting the chesty cough my family have all had last week.?? Do...

Fantasy3

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Home Heat Helpline

Good Morning Everyone I hope everybody is feeling well today in this mild, damp weather. On the news today is the announcement that energy companies are...

Good Morning Everyone I hope everybody is feeling well today in this mild, damp...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Flu jab for you and your partner reminder.

Like most with severe or very severe copd I have had my flu jab protection. But, although I have had the yearly protection, my wife has not. I gave this a lot...

Like most with severe or very severe copd I have had my flu jab protection. But,...

derrylynne

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Inhaler help please

I was diagnosed with COPD about two years ago and my current FEV1 was 67%. ( I am having my annual check this week). I am also ex forces and have suffered with...

I was diagnosed with COPD about two years ago and my current FEV1 was 67%. ( I a...

andrewt4783

•12 years ago

5 Replies

copd end case should i let doctors let my father die by withdrawing his by pack mask they have wanted to do that for the last year when ill

y father is end case copd and has been for the last 2 years and has been in hospital 5 times in that period 12 months ago he went into hospital with his oxygen...

y father is end case copd and has been for the last 2 years and has been in hosp...

bobless

•12 years ago

30 Replies

How does a nippy work

Katehs

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

A while ago, I emailed my local MP about OSA, as we were encouraged to do. I have now received a copy of the reply he had from Anna Soubry at the DH and...

A while ago, I emailed my local MP about OSA, as we were encouraged to do. I ha...

Spritz

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Hi has any one else heard or got endometriosis on the lungs I no it's very rare but it would be so good to talk to some one else who has it

Franco12345

•12 years ago

3 Replies

How to check if your boiler works.

Hi Everyone Check out the website below . http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/money/530858/how-to-check-your-boiler-works? Had to laugh at the first step -...

Hi Everyone Check out the website below . http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/mone...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

really worried

The doctor told me my lungs are better than his, told me not too worry about being breathless just made appointment with dietician. I can smell neighbours...

The doctor told me my lungs are better than his, told me not too worry about bei...

Mad_Hatter

•12 years ago

8 Replies

What nice drinks are there?

Am going on the waggon today :-( :-( I think the wine is upsetting my sleep I seem to get a sugar rush about 2 a.m. and then awake for hours. I am looking...

Am going on the waggon today :-( :-( I think the wine is upsetting my sleep I s...

pollyjj

•12 years ago

30 Replies

I was told last week that I have asbestosis.I was wondering if anybdy else is the same.Thankyou

george68

•12 years ago

6 Replies

how is everyone feeling today

Just for a change i would ask how everyone else is feeling today instead of all the questions being about me

Just for a change i would ask how everyone else is feeling today instead of all ...

kay1400

•12 years ago

4 Replies

pulmory rehab

kay1400

•12 years ago

29 Replies

haemyphylius influenzae can i have the flu jab safley

is it safe to have the flu jab if ive been trying to get rid of haephylius inflenzae for over 6 months and am worried if the jab will effect it,make it worse

is it safe to have the flu jab if ive been trying to get rid of haephylius infle...

kay1400

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2012

do you think i should get dla

HELLO.

Hi, can enyone help me, lately I have had terrible bouts of depression, not sad but aggitated and weepy,

Low bp ,nausea

Poor breathing with Sarcoidosis

Supporting

do you get pain with emphezima

Christmas is fast approaching?

The Ct and Endoscope found a small tumor in one of my lungs

visit to the immuologist

Looking after someone with a lung disease booklet.

The increase in domestic wood burning heating and smoke

Exercise for people over 50

If walking up stairs is hard due to COPD can you ask to use lifts staff are not allowed to use them only customers is this descrimanation??

Nausea/light headed

Anti biotics or steroids??

Home Heat Helpline

Flu jab for you and your partner reminder.

Inhaler help please

copd end case should i let doctors let my father die by withdrawing his by pack mask they have wanted to do that for the last year when ill

How does a nippy work

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Hi has any one else heard or got endometriosis on the lungs I no it's very rare but it would be so good to talk to some one else who has it

How to check if your boiler works.

really worried

What nice drinks are there?

I was told last week that I have asbestosis.I was wondering if anybdy else is the same.Thankyou

how is everyone feeling today

pulmory rehab

haemyphylius influenzae can i have the flu jab safley

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