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DePrescribing Site Woes

I'm really, really sorry that so many are having trouble accessing the site I posted earlier on medicines to be wary of because of age, I am not a member of...

I'm really, really sorry that so many are having trouble accessing the site I po...

Dmactds

•5 years ago

19 Replies

possible COPD diagnosis

hi. I have had a spirometry due to a short period of shortness of breath (a few weeks). the nurse said that based on reversibikity I definitely have asthma but...

hi. I have had a spirometry due to a short period of shortness of breath (a few ...

bigchanges

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Spot the odd man out

😂😂😂😂

Blackbird6

•5 years ago

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Emphysema Confusion

Hi All, I am 40 years old and healthy and fit. Recently i went for a lung cancer screening referred by my GP in UK. In th CT scan, there were no lesions, no...

Hi All, I am 40 years old and healthy and fit. Recently i went for a lung cancer...

Hidden

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Bronchiectasis and overweight

Hi, I have Bronchiectasis and I am also overweight. I eat Healthy food, exercise, and consume moderate amounts of alcohol. I managed to shed nearly one and...

Hi, I have Bronchiectasis and I am also overweight. I eat Healthy food, exerci...

blossomchris

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thermal vapour ablation

Hi guys ,hope you're all good and keeping warm !!! This cold ,damp weather is causing me big problems with my breathing !!! I saw my specialist on Tuesday and...

Hi guys ,hope you're all good and keeping warm !!! This cold ,damp weather is ca...

Hidden

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Icy cold sensation between my shoulder blades

I am getting this sensation all day long.If I'm stood up when I ha e one,sometimes my O2 drops to 53,I don't panic I sit down and do my deep breathing until I...

I am getting this sensation all day long.If I'm stood up when I ha e one,sometim...

babs77

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Hopeless GP

I saw a GP on Thursday about getting some pain relief as I have a fibroid on my tendon in my left foot. I've never seen this one before and want impressed. He...

I saw a GP on Thursday about getting some pain relief as I have a fibroid on my...

Pantani

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Newly diagnosed bullous emphysema & COPD

Hi all, newbie here who would like to share my recent diagnosis & hopefully meet some people who understand my condition. After repeated chest infections I...

Hi all, newbie here who would like to share my recent diagnosis & hopefully meet...

Bluenose55

•5 years ago

7 Replies

X-ray results

Hi, I’ve had a chest x-ray earlier in the week. They said that it was clear, but there background asthma related changes,which he went on to say is normal...

Hi, I’ve had a chest x-ray earlier in the week. They said that it was clear, bu...

Lotti_321-

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Update no better

Well update. Still very breathless all the time even when talking. No help anywhere . Really scared if I am meant to be mild I don’t know how you all cope at...

Well update. Still very breathless all the time even when talking. No help anywh...

Vonnie50

•5 years ago

31 Replies

Keep walking!

I've bought a three wheeled walker, For doddering about. It's got a little seat on it For when my breath runs out. I'm not short of wheels, I've got them large...

I've bought a three wheeled walker, For doddering about. It's got a little seat ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

42 Replies

Still happy in London!

Dear BLF friends, My RBH appointment came through for Tuesday 15th so will see what comes of it. 🤞 I was asked to translate my medical notes so that kept me...

Dear BLF friends, My RBH appointment came through for Tuesday 15th so will see w...

Hidden

•5 years ago

44 Replies

Pulmonary Rehab Helps

I’ve been working out at rehab for a long time. I was in cardiac rehab the pulmonary rehab. It has been a long hard road, especially after heart surgery and...

I’ve been working out at rehab for a long time. I was in cardiac rehab the pulmo...

Bobbi6

•5 years ago

5 Replies

MM with Alpha 1 deficiency

I’m a bit confused and looking for help. About a month ago I was diagnosed with a A1 deficiency (50mg) through blood test - but on further genetic testing it...

I’m a bit confused and looking for help. About a month ago I was diagnosed with ...

Baldwin27

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Of benefit or not?

Hi. I've been looking at air purifiers and particle filters for use in the home. Are there evaluations of these and, if they are of use, can they be supplied...

Hi. I've been looking at air purifiers and particle filters for use in the home....

micox

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Sleep study

Hi everyone Can anybody enlighten me on what the sleep study is. I’ve just received an appointment to have some equipment fixed so they can monitor me whilst...

Hi everyone Can anybody enlighten me on what the sleep study is. I’ve just rece...

Julier1955

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Getting a referral to a consultant

Hi lung buddies - I am wondering what on earth to do in getting a referral to a rheumatologist as I think I am getting the beginnings of RA. I suffer from...

Hi lung buddies - I am wondering what on earth to do in getting a referral to ...

ledge

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Electric wheelchair

Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone is selling a electric wheelchair. Would be great to have a bit of independence. Thanks

Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone is selling a electric wheelchair. Would be ...

lucy2015

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Lung volume reduction surgery

I have been proposed to have a LVR by keyhole surgery at the Brompton, has anyone had this proceedure and how did they get on with it? Was it succesfull, did...

I have been proposed to have a LVR by keyhole surgery at the Brompton, has anyon...

peter06

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Pulmonary Rehabilitation course for Chronic Lung Conditions

For any one waiting to go on a course, there always seems to be a long waiting list this looks a good alternative at home...

For any one waiting to go on a course, there always seems to be a long waiting l...

peter06

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Travel insurance

Good evening everybody & Happy New Year My wife & I are planning to take a trip to America in June & I was wondering if any of you fellow COPD suffer's could...

Good evening everybody & Happy New Year My wife & I are planning to take a trip ...

LoncinLad

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Allday Chemist

I've heard of this place and am wondering if any of you get your meds from them. Their prices for COPD meds are almost too low to believe. Any comments would...

I've heard of this place and am wondering if any of you get your meds from them....

challny

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Pain in centre of chest

I have a pain in the centre of my chest. It feels muscular. It usually only happens at night when I lie down but recently it's began to bother me during the...

I have a pain in the centre of my chest. It feels muscular. It usually only happ...

SteveGA

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Thankyou

I am very comforted by all the messages of condolence on here on the loss of my Albert, Sapper21. Thankyou all XX

I am very comforted by all the messages of condolence on here on the loss of my ...

Sapper21

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Thank you ,

Thanks to all of you lovely people that responded to me yesterday I really do feel so much better today. I’m on the up mentally and feel positive today. A lot...

Thanks to all of you lovely people that responded to me yesterday I really do fe...

Julier1955

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Central heating

Following on from my last post ,my breathing is a little better I have turned my heating down from 23c which went on and off when reached top temperature, I...

Following on from my last post ,my breathing is a little better I have turned my...

Hidden

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Boo hiss boo

Began c25k last week, managed 2 runs, then picked up a virus and haven’t been able to run again since. Went out tonight for a fast 20 minute walk but got very...

Began c25k last week, managed 2 runs, then picked up a virus and haven’t been ab...

Purple70

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Yesterday evening mooch

Slightly edited for enhanced lighting as it was dark 😍

Blackbird6

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Was blackbird2 now got a new name I think lol

Was having problems with my email phone and other pc things. Have had to open a new account so I'm now blackbird6 😂

Was having problems with my email phone and other pc things. Have had to open a ...

Blackbird6

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2019

DePrescribing Site Woes

possible COPD diagnosis

Spot the odd man out

Emphysema Confusion

Bronchiectasis and overweight

Thermal vapour ablation

Icy cold sensation between my shoulder blades

Hopeless GP

Newly diagnosed bullous emphysema & COPD

X-ray results

Update no better

Keep walking!

Still happy in London!

Pulmonary Rehab Helps

MM with Alpha 1 deficiency

Of benefit or not?

Sleep study

Getting a referral to a consultant

Electric wheelchair

Lung volume reduction surgery

Pulmonary Rehabilitation course for Chronic Lung Conditions

Travel insurance

Allday Chemist

Pain in centre of chest

Thankyou

Thank you ,

Central heating

Boo hiss boo

Yesterday evening mooch

Was blackbird2 now got a new name I think lol

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