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Heavy legs

My legs feel heavy and don't want to move they feel like they did when they were swollen when I was on steroids. Any ideas?

My legs feel heavy and don't want to move they feel like they did when they were...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

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A Tap on the Shoulder!!!! Have a laugh.

A tap on the shoulder Last Wednesday a passenger in a taxi heading for Salford station leaned over to ask the driver a question and gently tapped him on the...

A tap on the shoulder Last Wednesday a passenger in a taxi heading for Salfor...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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what is asperillus is it an infection, will it make my emphysema worse , will it go away ..............

longdays

•11 years ago

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Telehealth

My nurse has told me that Telehealth is arranged for me and will be fitted into my home next monday. When I said I did not quite grasp why I should have this...

My nurse has told me that Telehealth is arranged for me and will be fitted into ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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can it get any better am so low

well i have had enough, of consultants doctors all of them . went to have a ct scan 2 weeks ago . every 6 months they said i need one , they found 6 months ago...

well i have had enough, of consultants doctors all of them . went to have a ct s...

longdays

•11 years ago

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where can I rent portable oxygen to go to spain, or can I rent in villamartin Spain

lulu5555

•11 years ago

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i have recently been told i have copd caused by 30 yrs of smoking & 25 of those yrs smoking cannabis now trying to give it al up anyone the

on here going through the same. Found out that making cannabis tea has fantastic medicinal qualities gets rid of back pain & helps bring up all that gunge off...

on here going through the same. Found out that making cannabis tea has fantastic...

hev67

•11 years ago

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VAT Exempt

Hi Everyone, Feeling much better now, thankfully. How do you go about getting certain products VAT exempt? I'm sure one or more of you knowledgable...

Hi Everyone, Feeling much better now, thankfully. How do you go about get...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Ultrabreathe. Cheaper than Powerbreathe but is it as good ?

I've just invested in an Ultrabreathe which I received yesterday. I initially chose it because I was looking for a cheaper alternative to the Powerbreathe but...

I've just invested in an Ultrabreathe which I received yesterday. I initially ch...

Puffthemagicdragon

•11 years ago

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hi new to the site can anyone give me some advice

hi new to the site can anyone give me some advice bin off work 20 weeks on statutory sick pay of £400 pounds a month This is due to COPD causing breathing...

hi new to the site can anyone give me some advice bin off work 20 weeks on statu...

kevin1964

•11 years ago

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Staying young!

For all the advances in modern medicine, there is still no cure for the common birthday!!

For all the advances in modern medicine, there is still no cure for the common b...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Where?

I have been told by Doctor that I have Bronchitis recently. Well I have been I'll for 5 weeks tired and phflem coughed up, yellowish green, smoked stopped...

I have been told by Doctor that I have Bronchitis recently. Well I have been I'l...

Towse1950

•11 years ago

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Shocking Like Illness Or Disability Is Not Bad Enough With Out Daft Statements From Local Cllr

A councillor has apologised for telling a disability charity "Disabled children cost the council too much money and should be put down". an independent...

A councillor has apologised for telling a disability charity "Disabled children ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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COPD and black mould

Recently been diagnosed with copd and our flat has been full of black mould for years, would this exacerbate my symptoms?. Been trying to get the local council...

Recently been diagnosed with copd and our flat has been full of black mould for ...

Scars1

•11 years ago

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Is this normal?

Get very agitated and anxious, Help?! Have just finished a course of prednisolone, and feel dreadful. Very shakey, weak, cant sleep, but very tired. extreme...

Get very agitated and anxious, Help?! Have just finished a course of prednisolo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Thanks for the advice

A few weeks ago I asked for advice about PR - what happens, what they do etc. and you people gave me advice and links to videos; for that I thank you....

A few weeks ago I asked for advice about PR - what happens, what they do etc. an...

y_not

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Peace and quiet shattered

Hubby home from hospital with more new pills but the good news is that his blood pressure is much more normal and he has had a thorough MOT. Thank you...

Hubby home from hospital with more new pills but the good news is that his blood...

SecondLife

•11 years ago

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Food with memories

I was just getting my tea prepared and decided to do something with the salmon left from last night (instead of giving it the cats). As I was adding pepper,...

I was just getting my tea prepared and decided to do something with the salmon l...

jandan

•11 years ago

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Moisturiser

Hi, my mum is on oxygen and been told not to use oil based cream or moisturiser. I just wondered if anyone could recommend a cream that is safe to use? Thank...

Hi, my mum is on oxygen and been told not to use oil based cream or moisturiser....

Poppin

•11 years ago

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Oxygen Sats

I wondered what people's oxygen sats were before they were put on regular oxygen please....... I've recently been in DRI with pneumonia and was told my...

I wondered what people's oxygen sats were before they were put on regular oxygen...

Claire317

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Thanks everyone

I went to smoking cessation clinic today and the head nurse practitioner is absolutely wonderful. I have been smoke free for a short while now, only a week but...

I went to smoking cessation clinic today and the head nurse practitioner is abso...

Ozzygirl64

•11 years ago

38 Replies

Flying

Can anyone tell me if I have to pay for a flight assessment Thanks

meike

•11 years ago

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So sincere.

How is Norma? A sweet grandmother telephoned St Joseph's Hospital..She timidly asked, ''Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is...

How is Norma? A sweet grandmother telephoned St Joseph's Hospital..She timidl...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Pete went along to rehab but they said no,no,no!

I went with Pete to PR today but he was not deemed suitable for the exercise programme due to osteoporosis and his breathing. The good thing is though that the...

I went with Pete to PR today but he was not deemed suitable for the exercise pro...

sassy59

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Are you male - have a lung condition - and have used the BLF support services such as this community, the Helpline etc?

No - not a dodgy request looking for "someone to share my life with". We are looking for people to talk about how they have benefitted from the support...

No - not a dodgy request looking for "someone to share my life with". We are ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Do you or a loved one have Mesothelioma? Can you spare a few minutes to answer a few questions?

We have developed a survey in partnership with the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund, it is quite long but shouldn’t take you more than 7-10 minutes to...

We have developed a survey in partnership with the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Re...

JoKaye

•11 years ago

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Happiness

Looking for happiness a feeling that is sometimes tough work uncovering the hiding places (my glasses share this trait) that shield our eyes. We have to start...

Looking for happiness a feeling that is sometimes tough work uncovering the hidi...

Dorlock

•11 years ago

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!

Yikes, I'm in trouble now! Did you know, that "Too Much Sitting (is) Linked to Chronic Health Problems". It's not just amount of exercise, but the actual time...

Yikes, I'm in trouble now! Did you know, that "Too Much Sitting (is) Linked to C...

Hidden

•11 years ago

14 Replies

COPD or just a lingering infection?

I had a really bad chest infection before Christmas (don't normally get more than a cough and cold) Cleared up with antibiotics but as there was residual...

I had a really bad chest infection before Christmas (don't normally get more tha...

blackcountrymum

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Don't Understand

My hubbie has COPD like a lot of people on this site , the GP stated about 4 months ago he was at the start of the end stage he has since then been on...

My hubbie has COPD like a lot of people on this site , the GP stated about 4 mon...

mojo50

•11 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for February 2013

Heavy legs

A Tap on the Shoulder!!!! Have a laugh.

what is asperillus is it an infection, will it make my emphysema worse , will it go away ..............

Telehealth

can it get any better am so low

where can I rent portable oxygen to go to spain, or can I rent in villamartin Spain

i have recently been told i have copd caused by 30 yrs of smoking & 25 of those yrs smoking cannabis now trying to give it al up anyone the

VAT Exempt

Ultrabreathe. Cheaper than Powerbreathe but is it as good ?

hi new to the site can anyone give me some advice

Staying young!

Where?

Shocking Like Illness Or Disability Is Not Bad Enough With Out Daft Statements From Local Cllr

COPD and black mould

Is this normal?

Thanks for the advice

Peace and quiet shattered

Food with memories

Moisturiser

Oxygen Sats

Thanks everyone

Flying

So sincere.

Pete went along to rehab but they said no,no,no!

Are you male - have a lung condition - and have used the BLF support services such as this community, the Helpline etc?

Do you or a loved one have Mesothelioma? Can you spare a few minutes to answer a few questions?

Happiness

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!

COPD or just a lingering infection?

Don't Understand

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