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doctors to open later ?

Not sure if anyone has picked up on this but I have just seen the TV (breakfast news bbc1) and they are saying that from october gp surgerys are to open...

Not sure if anyone has picked up on this but I have just seen the TV (breakfast ...

music

•11 years ago

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All or nothing

Oh dear, what have I done now? I had an email from Healthunlocked asking about receiving emails and I just happened to say that I preferred the old way of...

Oh dear, what have I done now? I had an email from Healthunlocked asking about r...

sassy59

•11 years ago

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Really struggling today

Really struggling today feels like I've only just give up smoking and having bad withdrawals I've not a had a cigarette for nearly there and a half month just...

Really struggling today feels like I've only just give up smoking and having bad...

pamela67

•11 years ago

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Acetylcysteine - anyone taking it?

I have been prescribed Acetylcysteine to help 'liquify' my chest! Apparently to thin out what might be deep in y chest and hard to cough up. Does anyone else...

I have been prescribed Acetylcysteine to help 'liquify' my chest! Apparently to ...

Jayenne

•11 years ago

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Told need oxygen - please help

Went for Pulmonary Rehab assessment and was told need oxygen for any activities (including just walking) - even though she said the oxygen levels rise very...

Went for Pulmonary Rehab assessment and was told need oxygen for any activities ...

Dedalus

•11 years ago

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Thought for the day

Do Not Regret Regret is nothing but a waste; Therefore, do not regret. See the light, feel the light, become the light Of today’s dawn And try not,...

Do Not Regret Regret is nothing but a waste; Therefore, do not regret. See the l...

jandan

•11 years ago

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I wish i'd found this sooner.

This is my first and possibly my last post here. I found out tuesday evening that my beloved dad had passed away from COPD, brought on by the discovery of a...

This is my first and possibly my last post here. I found out tuesday evening t...

karenx

•11 years ago

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What are your distinct recollections of years gone by MEMORIES 30's,40's,50's,60's,70',80's

...........................I..................Distinct Recollections I remember being in a perambulator with my sister and Mum was pushing us to Gran's farm...

...........................I..................Distinct Recollections I remember...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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i receive today a letter from atos ,(limited capability for work questionnaire ) any help please

i receive today a letter from atos ,(limited capability for work questionnaire )...

123podmore

•11 years ago

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Benefits application

I applied for a carers allowance for my husband about 7months ago and we were refused even though he looks after me 24/7 without any payment from the gov...

I applied for a carers allowance for my husband about 7months ago and we were re...

maureenv

•11 years ago

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Electricity - central heating - DLA tribunal

A rare post from me, but it concerns one I made ages ago regarding getting the Warm Home Discount scheme. I just wanted to update those who followed the story...

A rare post from me, but it concerns one I made ages ago regarding getting the W...

Gordon57

•11 years ago

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New Home New Doctor ..... And Its Nearly Session To Be Jolly ... And ?Break Out Billy Mack Xmas Tune

Yep Am Feeling Good Have Intrested New GP ..... On Antibiotics Again And Feeling Quite Energized Well As Best I Can ... Taking Into Account My Condition :P...

Yep Am Feeling Good Have Intrested New GP ..... On Antibiotics Again And Feeling...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Home exercise. Updated Sunday

Home Exercise 1 Shadow Boxing Standing comfortably with your shoulders relaxed. Take up a boxing stance and make fist with both hands. Punch the air...

Home Exercise 1 Shadow Boxing Standing comfortably with your shoulders relaxed....

stone-UK

•11 years ago

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You can't beat a bit of sea air it seems

Hi all, Just got back from Weymouth after a short break away with Sharon my wife. The sun was shinning and there wasn't a spare inch left on the beach. I...

Hi all, Just got back from Weymouth after a short break away with Sharon my wife...

dall05

•11 years ago

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I have read that some people take manuka honey.Why?

Is it for COPD, Asthma or just general health. How much is the usual amount to take before it does any good? How would this be taken?

Is it for COPD, Asthma or just general health. How much is the usual amount to t...

ptliverpool

•11 years ago

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COPD

Hello this is my first post even though I have been looking at this site for a few months and thinking how brave you all are. I have had asthma for a lot of...

Hello this is my first post even though I have been looking at this site for a f...

patsymac

•11 years ago

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Has anyone with lung conditions been prescribed Gabapentin experience breathlessness ?

I was at my doctors today and he prescribed me Gabapentin ! I came home read the leaflet got to the side effects section and breathlessness seems to be one of...

I was at my doctors today and he prescribed me Gabapentin ! I came home read the...

Mizzymac

•11 years ago

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Pulmonary rehab first day

Went to my first PR to day all went very well did the walking test all good, it's twice a week an it starts the end of September so it looks like I'm only...

Went to my first PR to day all went very well did the walking test all good, it'...

Bliss2

•11 years ago

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DWP have agreed with appeal

At Last! Just got confirmation I have support ESA and being back dated 25 weeks and to make me feel so much better they state I am entitled to the Xmas Bonus...

At Last! Just got confirmation I have support ESA and being back dated 25 weeks ...

Offcut

•11 years ago

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For a change

The effect of those FOUR little words ... "I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART" A group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with your...

The effect of those FOUR little words ... "I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART" A group of w...

jandan

•11 years ago

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Oscar's Cancelled.MATTCASS

What a cheek the organisers phoned to there were only two seats available beside a Bill & Hilary Clinton I said to Fran we are not going why should we lower...

What a cheek the organisers phoned to there were only two seats available beside...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Scrabble Chat

Lynne check your chat on our games, I chat with you (lol) or to myself . . . dont forget to look. xx Ros xx

Lynne check your chat on our games, I chat with you (lol) or to myself . . . don...

Is4bell4

•11 years ago

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Completed Pulmonary Rehab.

Moved onto Pulmonary maintenance. Once a week on Wednesday a group meets in a church hall (too many people for a GP room ) to maintain a standard of muscle...

Moved onto Pulmonary maintenance. Once a week on Wednesday a group meets in a ch...

hannahmac

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Feel a bit of a fraud

I was diagnosed over 45 years ago as a Chronic Bronchitic. I had a lobectomy of the left lung aged 18, and have had no medical check ups or treatment since...

I was diagnosed over 45 years ago as a Chronic Bronchitic. I had a lobectomy of ...

sukee52

•11 years ago

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Life after Marriage....................Life in a Nutshell

............Life after Marriage...............................Life in a nutshell A techie woman writes to the IT Technical support Dear Tech Support Last...

............Life after Marriage...............................Life in a nutshell...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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GOOD news & GOOD news.MATTCASS

Guys before I fly off to the states to collect my Oscar (mattcass) I have good news I have been pain free all week from my RA and Shingles and me and Fran are...

Guys before I fly off to the states to collect my Oscar (mattcass) I have good n...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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I need help to stop smoking....can someone help? Thanks for your support :)

have been diagnosed with COPD in 2007 and got for the start Salamol.But no one has really told me about that it can be very serious. And my English was not so...

have been diagnosed with COPD in 2007 and got for the start Salamol.But no one ...

Coccobo

•11 years ago

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I am at stage 4 emphasema and wake in panic several times during the night due to breathless. Yet I have been told I don't need oxygen!?

butter-fly

•11 years ago

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Can anyone help with bloating of stomach??? I look and feel 9 months pregnant ie a size 14. Meds Sereteide 500, Spiriva, Oxy 2L 15/7. Diag95

Valcopd

•11 years ago

33 Replies

A few words of wisdom

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. Ralph Waldo Emerson The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence,...

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine....

jandan

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for August 2013

doctors to open later ?

All or nothing

Really struggling today

Acetylcysteine - anyone taking it?

Told need oxygen - please help

Thought for the day

I wish i'd found this sooner.

What are your distinct recollections of years gone by MEMORIES 30's,40's,50's,60's,70',80's

i receive today a letter from atos ,(limited capability for work questionnaire ) any help please

Benefits application

Electricity - central heating - DLA tribunal

New Home New Doctor ..... And Its Nearly Session To Be Jolly ... And ?Break Out Billy Mack Xmas Tune

Home exercise. Updated Sunday

You can't beat a bit of sea air it seems

I have read that some people take manuka honey.Why?

COPD

Has anyone with lung conditions been prescribed Gabapentin experience breathlessness ?

Pulmonary rehab first day

DWP have agreed with appeal

For a change

Oscar's Cancelled.MATTCASS

Scrabble Chat

Completed Pulmonary Rehab.

Feel a bit of a fraud

Life after Marriage....................Life in a Nutshell

GOOD news & GOOD news.MATTCASS

I need help to stop smoking....can someone help? Thanks for your support :)

I am at stage 4 emphasema and wake in panic several times during the night due to breathless. Yet I have been told I don't need oxygen!?

Can anyone help with bloating of stomach??? I look and feel 9 months pregnant ie a size 14. Meds Sereteide 500, Spiriva, Oxy 2L 15/7. Diag95

A few words of wisdom

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