pulmonologist visit

[jarc13]

he said i could walk (was wearing oxygen all the time except when sitting) without the oxygen without doing damage as long as i didn't go below 89. he said that was the new benchmark. i was very excited as now i can get up to get a glass of water or fetch something without the oxygen. i've been doing exercises for COPD for two weeks watching youtube and i can see a difference already. i've been diagnosed with stage 4 COPD (emphysema w/chronic bronchitis, chronic respiratory failure and dyspnea) so i was pleasantly surprised at this upturn.

[kimmy59]

Great news. I'm so glad your feeling the benefit of exercise if does make a difference.

Kim xx

[jarc13 in reply to kimmy59]

meant to post i've been on this site for two months and am grateful there is such a forum for people to share and be in contact with each other.

[jimmyg23]

So glad that you are wee bit happier now please carry on with the exercises as you will see a difference in your fittness and health so good luck to you

[stone-UK]

Hi

I am the same rarely use if just moving from room to room, I also use a breathing technique 'blow to go' you stop to breath in, go or perform task when breathing out.

Have you been referred for pulmonary rehabilitation which is a two hour, twice a week course for six weeks.

One hour exercise and one hour education.

It is geared to you as a individual.

Don't forget to rest to allow your sats to return to your normal level when at rest.

[Ergendl in reply to stone-UK]

Haven't heard of "blow to go" before, but it's how I do heavier exercises - thanks for that, Stone.

[jarc13]

not convenient for me to go that's why i looked on youtube for comparable exercises. i've seen what progress can be made with physical therapy so i'm gung ho. good suggestion about allowing sats to return to normal.

[jimmyw123]

good news jarc, but would be carefull, the oxygen level can drop in minutes, 88-89 is about the threshold. for copd patients.

i'm on oxygen ,diagnosed similar to yourself, although a nuisance at times, it does help preserve the vital organs , especially the heart.

best of luck to you though, long may you continue to improve,

jimmy

[jarc13 in reply to jimmyw123]

happened today. was walking into a restaurant and because i have a quiet portable concentrator and was talking didn't realize it wasn't on. when i sat down i had dropped to 83. hate it when i do stuff like that as i try to be so careful not to do further damage and then i do that. grrrr.

[jimmyw123]

it happened to me jarc, that's why i mentioned it,

It could have nasty consequences, although very annoying,and I can identify with your grrrr [sometimes worse ] I do that many times, especially when the tubing gets caught, on door handles, under loose fitting doors etc. almost taking my lugs off grrrr if your consultant prescribes oxygen, its best used as prescribed.

but better still keep up the exercises, you will feel better.

hope things improve

love jimmy xxx

[stephne]

well done you

[onamission]

The PR course is not just about exercise its about education I did mine January it was fantastic worth its weight in gold I got so much out of it and because of my back problems they adjusted the exercises for me