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Newly diagnosed - will probably have lots of questions.

Hi, this is my first visit after finding this community. I know I've got a lot to learn and I'm the sort of person who likes to know, have things explained...

Hi, this is my first visit after finding this community. I know I've got a lot ...

SeasideSusie

•11 years ago

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Atos - so very helpful not!

This is our first experience of Atos and we have been 'invited' to attend a medical to ensure that hubby is still entitled to his industrial injuries benefit....

This is our first experience of Atos and we have been 'invited' to attend a medi...

SecondLife

•11 years ago

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RUNNY NOSE

Morning gordon,whats the prognoses on the nose this morning !!!!!!!!!!! sorry mate could not resist it...

Morning gordon,whats the prognoses on the nose this morning !!!!!!!!!!! sorry ma...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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legal matter

hi I have copd and asthma quite bad, and sometimes I cannot work because of it due to either being hospitalised or just not able to get out of bed.. anyway I...

hi I have copd and asthma quite bad, and sometimes I cannot work because of it d...

tuzzy99

•11 years ago

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Fluvax/Whooping Cough

Has anybody had an adverse reaction - general malaise or something more serious following either/and the fluvax or whooping cough vaccination. I know I have...

Has anybody had an adverse reaction - general malaise or something more serious ...

martin1945

•11 years ago

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Smoking - Giving up

I have tried a few time over the years to give up but unfortunately the problem with my wife smoking allay made me go back to it, even after months without a...

I have tried a few time over the years to give up but unfortunately the problem ...

tettridge

•11 years ago

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Should i complain about my GP's various inaction's to my L.P.C.T and the GMC

1st of april 2013 torys are geting rid of the local rimary care trust ... What for i don't know Its proberly as sumthing to do with vast complants ... Or...

1st of april 2013 torys are geting rid of the local rimary care trust ... What f...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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jude needs advice .....again

Since being on inhalers , and last 2 wks steroid inhaler, [they are all working great] but.......problem , is muscle spasm and ruddy cramp, I,m sure someone...

Since being on inhalers , and last 2 wks steroid inhaler, [they are all working ...

banner

•11 years ago

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jude needs advice .....again

Since being on inhalers , and last 2 wks steroid inhaler, [they are all working great] but.......problem , is muscle spasm and ruddy cramp, I,m sure someone...

Since being on inhalers , and last 2 wks steroid inhaler, [they are all working ...

banner

•11 years ago

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Bronchiectasis and MAC

I am 49 years old and found out about 8 months ago I had Bronchiectasis..I was feeling sick with Bronchitis symptoms. A CT was done and they determined I had...

I am 49 years old and found out about 8 months ago I had Bronchiectasis..I was f...

shirley29485

•11 years ago

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LINk/Healthwatch meeting today-HEE Hee-----------Hi HealthUnlockders

Today I went to the last meeting of Nottinghamshire LINk before the takeover by Nottinghamshire Healthwatch on April 1st.It was nice to be told that my...

Today I went to the last meeting of Nottinghamshire LINk before the takeover by ...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Need some advice

Please could anyone tell me if i should avoid being with my grandaughter at the mo. Last weekend she was in contact with a little girl who has since gone down...

Please could anyone tell me if i should avoid being with my grandaughter at the ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Community matron

You may remember a short while ago, I was pulling my hair out trying to get some treatment for my mum. She has been diagnosed with copd after a bout of...

You may remember a short while ago, I was pulling my hair out trying to get some...

Poppin

•11 years ago

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Weight Loss and Prednisolone (steroids)

Iv'e always put my weight gain down to the steroids I'm taking, (20mg) daily for two years now. It seems as though I was wrong about this. Stupid as it may...

Iv'e always put my weight gain down to the steroids I'm taking, (20mg) daily for...

dall05

•11 years ago

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Makers/Suppliers of model kit glues and paints with low odour/irritant qualities?

I am looking for craft glues, paints and primers which are suitable for use with 'Airfix' type kits but which are less toxic than those readily available in...

I am looking for craft glues, paints and primers which are suitable for use with...

spuddler

•11 years ago

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"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

Recently read this and gained a lot of inspiration from it, whilst it is very sad the author remained very upbeat and has provided some brilliant quotes which...

Recently read this and gained a lot of inspiration from it, whilst it is very sa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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gas central heating and COPD

Hi I just wondered how other people cope with Gas Cantral heating and COPD. I have moderate COPD and find this heating gives me a sore throat and I feel...

Hi I just wondered how other people cope with Gas Cantral heating and COPD. I ...

vangellis

•11 years ago

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GP & Chest Ciinic give me some answers and advice.Where is the RA advice.

I am still waiting to be seen by the RA clinic and asked GP to chase this up because there are things i need to know NOW!!, The GP has informed me that the RA...

I am still waiting to be seen by the RA clinic and asked GP to chase this up bec...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Thought for the day ......

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort". ~Herm Albright, quoted in Reader's Digest,...

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough p...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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The shakes

Over the last couple of months I have had the shakes, even when I look in the mirror I can see my face shaking and my hands are so bad I can hardly write. I...

Over the last couple of months I have had the shakes, even when I look in the mi...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

15 Replies

I have just

been reading the responses to the latest poll. What has struck me is how many of us discuss our individual problems but go on to say.... 'but there are...

been reading the responses to the latest poll. What has struck me is how many of...

Lynne1955

•11 years ago

26 Replies

i get oral mouth thrush alot due to the use of inhalers. been to docs several times tried different things. has anyone got any tips?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Not COPD

just got back from my spirometry test and in comparison to a healthy person of the same gender, age, weight and height my lungs are working at 120% lol,...

just got back from my spirometry test and in comparison to a healthy person of t...

JanKindon

•11 years ago

15 Replies

HUGS

Think we should make this huggy day,, if you have someone you love or who supports you,,, give them a huge hug to let them know how much you appreciate them...

Think we should make this huggy day,, if you have someone you love or who suppor...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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MORNING PEOPLE

Packing today for move on tues next,get keys 2morr so shifting little bits over wk end.Hope i can last the pace..lucky it all going down stairs not up,,,,it be...

Packing today for move on tues next,get keys 2morr so shifting little bits over ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

10 Replies

newly diagnosed copd. Also have pain in my sinuses, and a constant bad smell under my nose. Fed up of cough. Anyone else have similar?

urchin

•11 years ago

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So pleased I found this forum, hopefully I can get a better understanding of my condition

Hi All, I'm new to the group and was recently diagnosed with COPD, Bronchiectasis, Severe Small Airways Disease and Severe Asthma and possible ABPA, all at the...

Hi All, I'm new to the group and was recently diagnosed with COPD, Bronchiectasi...

dantheman79

•11 years ago

15 Replies

I had a really nasty encounter with a fellow dogwalker in the park last Tuesday. I am still shaking from it and upset.

My sister and I live opposite the park - I am upstairs and she is downstairs. I take her dog out walking every day because she can't. Was in park just about...

My sister and I live opposite the park - I am upstairs and she is downstairs. I ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Well my mum had the op Tuesday to fix her broken hip. It seemed to go ok and family been visiting every day...

They said they normally get them up next day to walk. But because my mum has been so sleepy they are leaving it a day or so. Our main problem is she finds it...

They said they normally get them up next day to walk. But because my mum has be...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

after effects of prednisolone.

i was going to my doctor tomorrow, (Thursday), but i had a dreadful night last night so i phoned them first thing this morning, and managed to get an...

i was going to my doctor tomorrow, (Thursday), but i had a dreadful night last n...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2013

Newly diagnosed - will probably have lots of questions.

Atos - so very helpful not!

RUNNY NOSE

legal matter

Fluvax/Whooping Cough

Smoking - Giving up

Should i complain about my GP's various inaction's to my L.P.C.T and the GMC

jude needs advice .....again

jude needs advice .....again

Bronchiectasis and MAC

LINk/Healthwatch meeting today-HEE Hee-----------Hi HealthUnlockders

Need some advice

Community matron

Weight Loss and Prednisolone (steroids)

Makers/Suppliers of model kit glues and paints with low odour/irritant qualities?

"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

gas central heating and COPD

GP & Chest Ciinic give me some answers and advice.Where is the RA advice.

Thought for the day ......

The shakes

I have just

i get oral mouth thrush alot due to the use of inhalers. been to docs several times tried different things. has anyone got any tips?

Not COPD

HUGS

MORNING PEOPLE

newly diagnosed copd. Also have pain in my sinuses, and a constant bad smell under my nose. Fed up of cough. Anyone else have similar?

So pleased I found this forum, hopefully I can get a better understanding of my condition

I had a really nasty encounter with a fellow dogwalker in the park last Tuesday. I am still shaking from it and upset.

Well my mum had the op Tuesday to fix her broken hip. It seemed to go ok and family been visiting every day...

after effects of prednisolone.

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