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Gentle muscle building exercise, any tips?

My arms are pretty puny, I would like to build some muscles up. I am frightened I am wasting away. Small frame 5' 6", 118lbs. I keep to a low carb, high...

My arms are pretty puny, I would like to build some muscles up. I am frightened...

stamford1234

•6 years ago

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Completing PIP form

My DLA is ending so I have to do a PIP claim. I’m so stressed. Any tips on completing the form?

My DLA is ending so I have to do a PIP claim. I’m so stressed. Any tips on compl...

Doradee

•6 years ago

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So proud then..😉

Such a cutie I was going to the beach with me Dad..😊 Wasn’t he looking big and strong.. So strange to be in the same hospital and see the same doctors! Small...

Such a cutie I was going to the beach with me Dad..😊 Wasn’t he looking big and ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-45633762/new-cancer-machine-treats-first-patient-in-uk This combination of MRi scanning and radiotherapy may make it...

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skischool

•6 years ago

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Static oxygen generators

I have just taken delivery of two generators from Baywater . Unfortunately they both seem very noisy and I would hate to use oxygen 24/7 at these noise levels....

I have just taken delivery of two generators from Baywater . Unfortunately they ...

mikeadams51

•6 years ago

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Do I need to go back to doctors

I was diagnosed with copd last month I'm just in the middle of my first chest infection since being diagnosed. I was given amoxycillan 500 mg nd prednisolone...

I was diagnosed with copd last month I'm just in the middle of my first chest in...

Llegkt1

•6 years ago

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Just one more time.

I don't suppose I could stop writing my silly rhymes even if I wanted to. I wrote this one about a year ago and I remember skischool wrote a reply which still...

I don't suppose I could stop writing my silly rhymes even if I wanted to. I wrot...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Message from Jo Buzzytruck

Evening everyone . I have had an email from Jo Buzzytruck and she has asked me to thank you all for your kind words and comments on the recent tragic loss of...

Evening everyone . I have had an email from Jo Buzzytruck and she has asked me t...

Blackbird2

•6 years ago

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Big Day Wednesday

Ive to see a lung function nurse this Wednesday for I guess another spriomity test, had one two weeks ago so don't know how I need another, my PET SCAN and CT...

Ive to see a lung function nurse this Wednesday for I guess another spriomity te...

1968

•6 years ago

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Just Thinking.

Some people have such healthy lives No illness to endure. But most of us on Healthunlocked Have things that have no cure. With help from friends and......

Some people have such healthy lives No illness to endure. But most of us on Hea...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Oxegen saturation

Had spirometer test results today and lung capacity of 25%, Oxygen saturation of 98% which i am very happy about, has anyone got similar high oxygen...

Had spirometer test results today and lung capacity of 25%, Oxygen saturation o...

bobbyfloyd

•6 years ago

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Looking for information on FEV1, and Floppy Airways

I've heard other people mention FEV1. According to my letter from my lung specialist my FEV1 is very obstructed. Going from 43.7% in July down to 39% this...

I've heard other people mention FEV1. According to my letter from my lung specia...

EmberDog

•6 years ago

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COPD and cold weather or rubbish food

Anyone finding this cold weather is affected their breathing? Or could it be the rubbish food I've been eating over the weekend? Or maybe it's a bit of both

Anyone finding this cold weather is affected their breathing? Or could it be the...

Lusciouslynda

•6 years ago

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Carbohydrates, Anyone??

I'd never heard this before; anyone...?? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC463811/ "High calorie intakes, especially as carbohydrate, increase...

I'd never heard this before; anyone...?? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

Dmactds

•6 years ago

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Bronchiectasis and pineapple juice?

Bronchiectasis and pineapple juice. I always read the BLF site every morning. My husband who is 80 has bronchiectasis and I always worry about him! He is...

Bronchiectasis and pineapple juice. I always read the BLF site every morning. M...

valchan

•6 years ago

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Something found in throat after barium swallow

I have just had a barium swallow. Results back in 2 days!!!!! Diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and they have found something in my throat!!!!! Could be cancer...

I have just had a barium swallow. Results back in 2 days!!!!! Diagnosed with a ...

Ela66

•6 years ago

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Exercise

Hi just bought a treadmill. Never used one. Consultant wants me to do more walking exercise to help with my lungs. How many minutes should I do for my first on...

Hi just bought a treadmill. Never used one. Consultant wants me to do more walki...

Spacecat1

•6 years ago

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Results.

I last posted before my 3 sessions of Chemo, after I was diagnosed with terminal cancer caused by asbestos.I was debating with you good people weather to use...

I last posted before my 3 sessions of Chemo, after I was diagnosed with terminal...

bobknob51

•6 years ago

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Curious little houseguest

I'm doing a little poor man's remodel ( moving furniture ) and discovered this little beastie crawling up the wall. I would have named it Esmeralda but felt...

I'm doing a little poor man's remodel ( moving furniture ) and discovered thi...

TomTitTot

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Severe asthma

Hi thanks for allowing me to join I’m very tired of living my life basically stuck in doors apart from doctors appointments and xolair injections at hospital 2...

Hi thanks for allowing me to join I’m very tired of living my life basically stu...

Lurcher02

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Something extreme

My partner of 15 years is having friends over for dinner tonight. We don't live together, but in separate houses one block apart. For all these years I have...

My partner of 15 years is having friends over for dinner tonight. We don't live ...

challny

•6 years ago

29 Replies

gynecomastia

So i have being researching about gynecomastia iknow you can have surgery but dont know how much it is. Other than that i have watched videos saying that you...

So i have being researching about gynecomastia iknow you can have surgery but do...

ashtongutsa

•6 years ago

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flutter devices

Hello wonderful people I was looking into self help before the winter kicks in as I don’t want one like last winter! and keep seeing flutter device...

Hello wonderful people I was looking into self help before the winter kicks in...

xNellx

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Bronchiectasis

Hi has anyone with this condition suffered with coughing up blood clots.Is this usual and if so how do you deal with it.Is this a normal symtom of...

Hi has anyone with this condition suffered with coughing up blood clots.Is this...

Clarice91

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Any Experience With....

....High Dose Vitamin D ?? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms#section2 ....more info:......

....High Dose Vitamin D ?? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d-defici...

Dmactds

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi i have just been diagnosed with post membrane tracheomalasia....alongside severe brittle eosinophii asthma... Does anyone have tracheomalasia and how do you...

Hi i have just been diagnosed with post membrane tracheomalasia....alongside sev...

Davenpos

•6 years ago

4 Replies

PIP review 15 months early

My husband was awarded pip until October next year but has received a review letter and form which we completed and sent off nearly 5 weeks ago. We have heard...

My husband was awarded pip until October next year but has received a review let...

firthkmian

•6 years ago

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Peek a boo..🐾

Bea is sending me Aria pictures and videos. She seems alert again..I am glad. As I am off antibiotics I started the homeopathic remedies again the Austrian...

Bea is sending me Aria pictures and videos. She seems alert again..I am glad. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

COPD worry

Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with mild COPD (so mild it is not categorized)but I am so worried and upset about my wife and kids that I just keep it all to my...

Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with mild COPD (so mild it is not categorized)but I ...

Jononeill

•6 years ago

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THE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR RESPONDING TO THE ADVERT FOR THE INOGEN ONE MACHINE. THANK YOU

COULD I BE TOLD HOW TO CONTACT THE PERSON WITH THE IINOGEN ONE MACHINE WITH A TELEPHONE NUMBER TO SEE IF IT WOULD ENABLE ME TO GO OUT OF THE HOUSE. THANK...

COULD I BE TOLD HOW TO CONTACT THE PERSON WITH THE IINOGEN ONE MACHINE WITH A T...

judydorney

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for September 2018

Gentle muscle building exercise, any tips?

Completing PIP form

So proud then..😉

New cancer machine treats first patient in UK

Static oxygen generators

Do I need to go back to doctors

Just one more time.

Message from Jo Buzzytruck

Big Day Wednesday

Just Thinking.

Oxegen saturation

Looking for information on FEV1, and Floppy Airways

COPD and cold weather or rubbish food

Carbohydrates, Anyone??

Bronchiectasis and pineapple juice?

Something found in throat after barium swallow

Exercise

Results.

Curious little houseguest

Severe asthma

Something extreme

gynecomastia

flutter devices

Bronchiectasis

Any Experience With....

Newly diagnosed

PIP review 15 months early

Peek a boo..🐾

COPD worry

THE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR RESPONDING TO THE ADVERT FOR THE INOGEN ONE MACHINE. THANK YOU

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