Six1

[Six1]

@Deb I'm 48 with 2kids ages 26 and 29 1 grandson age9 smoked 27yrs diagnosis in2014with copd and sarcadois and emphysema pulmonary hypertension quit smoking 2yrs ago with GOD and the Nicolette gum and MY KIDS😄😇

[mrsmummy]

Welcome to the site. I hope you are settling in.

[Six1 in reply to mrsmummy]

@msmummy and everyone I am still puzzled bout those Prednisone Like I said I took it down like he said to 10,mg say for about a month something said go back to taking the 20aday I been doing so much better I want to get off them normal weight is 105 only ,5ft tall on Prednisone 2yrs now weight 126 ANY ADVICE

[mrsmummy in reply to Six1]

Nobody on here can offer medical advice, that would not be safe. If you want to discuss this with someone other than your GP why not ring the BLF nurses during office hours on 03000 030 555?

[Six1 in reply to mrsmummy]

@msmummy Thanks will do that

[Hidden in reply to mrsmummy]

Steeoides pills are to Stop lung inflamation they say when you suffer inflamation your dna is like a lose spring and that caues inflamation

When you take steriode pills your dna winds back up

How and why is still up in the air

[lorac59 in reply to mrsmummy]

Thank you,

I'm carol.

I'm 59, smoked since I was 12! Have had bronchitis for 3 weeks never had a bad chest in my life, wake up call for me.

I quit the fags 1st day of my new healthy life.

I have 4 wonderful grandchildren and a great grandson who is 1 yr old today.

I want to see them grow up.

[Pam1952]

Hi Deb, and welcome. I'm relatively new to the group and find it really helpful. Some lovely people with loads of good advice, and good humour! Take care. XXX

[sassy59]

Welcome Six1 and nice to hear from you. Xxxx

[Six1 in reply to sassy59]

sassy59 Thanks Ms Sassy

[Mandy6513]

Hi Deb

Well done packing in its not easy ...x

[Watfordgirl]

Hello Six1, It's nice to know a bit more about you and I do hope you're doing ok and managing with the support of your daughters and grandson. Mine is 10 and is very encouraging with cards, texts and phone calls when I'm not well.

Look after yourself.

Love, Sue x

[Six1 in reply to Watfordgirl]

@Sue x

[Six1 in reply to Six1]

Thanks oh it's a son 26 my daughter Lucky me I had the best of both worlds U take care keep me posted😃

[Six1 in reply to Six1]

@Sue x That was for u

[Six1 in reply to Six1]

@Sue x having problems post in

[Six1 in reply to Watfordgirl]

Watfordgirl

[Six1 in reply to Watfordgirl]

Watfordgirl

[Six1 in reply to Watfordgirl]

Watfordgirl I'm gonna get it right in a min Thanks I have a son an daughter I enjoyed the best of both worlds I'm not only new to the site This internet thing is new to,😄

[Watfordgirl in reply to Six1]

Don't worry about getting the site right - it can have a mind of it's own at times. If you want to get rid of some of your false starts, click on the little arrow next to the 'like' box and it will come up with a choice, one of which is delete.

Hope you have a good day. Perhaps phone the BLF helpline about those steroids?? Sue xxx

[Six1 in reply to Watfordgirl]

Watfordgirl Thanks will go to that site

[bjmos in reply to Six1]

I am new to the sit also. I am learning so much from all of you. I hope to remain on the site, my COPD is causing me problems with breathing the last week or so. I have an appointment with pulminary Dr. October 11, to review my meds. I really feel like the breathing treatments are causing me to shake. Albuteral is main one I suspect. Please forgive my spelling not so good. Thanks to all of you.

[Six1 in reply to bjmos]

bjmos I take breathing treatments albutrerol make your heart beat faster also Are u on inhalers,?

[bjmos in reply to Six1]

I was Taking smbicort two times a day but dr took me off and prescribed breathing treatments. I have appt in Oct to see pulminary specialist. Can't get to see specialists here for several months. I have a broken bone in my spine that prevents me from pulminary rehab.

I cannot have surgery due to COPD There is a Dr here that carterizes the nerves but he has a 3 month waiting period. thanks for your response

BJ

[Six1 in reply to bjmos]

bjmos I hope they hurry it up Does the symbicrt work for you?my inhalers are Spiriva and Advise along with breathing machine and traveling Oxygen as I call it

[bjmos in reply to Six1]

Symbicort worked for me and Spiriva did as well I only took breathing treatments as needed before I had surgery. I hope can find out soon which one is best. I will let you know. thank you

BJ

[Hidden]

Hello Deb,

It's good to hear from you and thanks for telling us a little about your family. Good children getting you off the weed. I bet they are happy now for you and for themselves, and I bet you are feeling good if it is two years since. Maybe you have been strong and put the money saved away - I promised myself that but it didn't last

Have good evening.

[casper99]

Hi Six1 and welcome to the board. It's so hard to stop smoking, I struggled like hell to stop but, the relief of not worrying I was making myself worse, was worth it. xx

[Six1 in reply to casper99]

@casper Thanks it's a everyday struggle but every time I look at this big oxygen machine and portable machine and breathing machine I say can't smoke don't wanna BLOW UP

[casper99 in reply to Six1]

I don't blame you. It's testimony to how addictive nicotine is when you hear of people who actually do smoke with oxygen. Madness!!! xx

[Six1 in reply to casper99]

@casper I no some that do

[casper99 in reply to Six1]

I wouldn't dare xx

[Lilac22407 in reply to casper99]

Oh wow-so dangerous.

[Lilac22407]

Hi Deb, I am 55 and have been diagnosed with mild / moderate Emphysema in May. Scared the ba geezes out of me. I also have children. Two daughter ages 35 and 33. And a son who is 30. I have 5 grand children ages 12, 8,7, and two that are 3. My youngest daughter just lost one last month at 14 weeks. It was very tough. I am not on any mesds as of yet drum my lung doctor accept a Cpap for sleep apnea and an inhaler. You will find so really helpful and friendly people here that are willing to give you their own experiences with helpful tips. Plus, many wonderful stories of their lives which I hope will put a smile on your face as it has mine many days.

[Six1 in reply to Lilac22407]

Lilac22407 Thanks