The gym three times a week, with not many problems, but my nurse says I have severe emphaema.
I can't understand it.
I'v had emphysema for thre years now.
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Hello every one. This is my first post. but I'm a little bit confused. I walk 5 miles three times a week, also go to
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It has a different effect on each of us. Some are very debilitated and others can continue working. Just be happy you can still do so much! 
Good morning. Keep feeling great, Don't feel confused or worry. Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but doesen't get you anywhere. Nannyb x
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How true, I am a terrible worrier, and find it so difficult to switch off. I envy those people who can literally take each day as it comes. I try to, but I'm always worrying about tomorrow, and that never comes.!
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Hi Here's a another fav quote hope it helps, If your problem has a solution Why Worry, if it dosen't Why Worry... all the best Nannyb xx
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Thanks for the reply sheepdog
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I will remember that, nannyb xx
I don't worry really I do try to think positive. Thanks nanny.
we die if we worry and we die if we dont worry so why worry
Great fantastic ! You are doing all the right things and keeping fit! Don't be confused be grateful! Each sufferer is different with this condition. I truly believe if my husband had kept fit and gone to the gym three times a week he would not be so breathless! Long may you be as fit! with love and admiration TAD xx
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I'v always played cricket and rugby, I used to smoke and the doc say that's the problem.
Wahoo, keep the walking/gym work up! It really makes a difference, especially through the winter.
That's great news for you if you can achieve 5 miles 3 x weekly and gym.
Keep up the good work, maybe when the weather is too cold, too wet, do your walking on the gym's treadmill unless you have one at home, (even better).
Check with your respiratory nurse for advice about walking 5 miles in freezing winter weather to be sure you don't set yourself up for complications in lung health. Or, if you live in the UK, you could check with BLF helpline about this, click red balloon top right for contact details.
Welcome and best wishes
BC
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Yes when the weather is cold or wet I cover my mouth with a scarf, thanks blakeyC.
Dear breather, Welcome to our group!
I go 3 times a week to the gym too. My consultant keeps telling me that I have damaged lungs! Well! I did catch pneumonia and the presence of a TB-like bacteria too! So my consultant gave me a couple of antibiotics to take on a permanent level.
Damaged lungs make you more vulnerable to infections. So try and keep away from coughing people. But Hey ho, it's a great day at the gym - especially when the weather is terrible! It feels better on one of those weight machines, doesn't it? Keep it up, just be cautious of not getting any infection. Good to have you here, tell us more of your progress!
I'v been going to the gym for a long time now. I'v always been fit so it was a shock when they said I have emphysema. And I feel good really. Thanks Helingmic.
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Well done, breather and welcome. perhaps you were out for a walk all this time!
Sounds good news to me breather, you are as healthy as can be, given that you have emphysema. They say that exercise helps to keep the stamina level up in these types of illness. Avoiding people who cough reduces infection risk, but some of us have coughs as a symptom of lung disease and are not infectious .Good luck with keeping healthy and welcome to the site.
Yes think I'm ok, I do Try to listen to the nurse thanks for the reply.
That's amazing breather. Do you know what your FEV1/lung capacity is? Sadie xx
I would like to thank everyone for your interest. I'm new to this so if I missed anyone I'm so sorry.
Hi breather, 54% would put you in the moderate (stage 2) category but you are still doing really well and if you keep it up you will slow down any progression of the disease considerably. Here is a useful link for you which should be helpful to you.
patient.co.uk/health/chroni...
All the very best to you. Sadie xx
Thanks for the help Sadie.
I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, I'm not used to this blogging game x.
Hi breather,how lucky you are to be feeling so fit, its all down to your good management of the condition so keep up the good work, I have 40% lung function and have been told I am severe emphysema, I have done a PR course and do regular exercise and I feel reasonabley well most of the time so I think the secret is lots of activity if you can,take care and welcome. x
Jude
Yes I have been reading your posts for a while now, very funny.
My consultant says I'm only transferring 20% of the oxygen from lungs into my bloodstream, yes I do get breathless but I'm still working and trying to carry on as normal as possible. The adage is use it or lose it. I've done Pulmonary Rehab and it works.
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