Hi everyone

Hi everyone I'm Ger I'm new to this site I posted a reply earlier but forgot to Introduce myself to all have ,4 lung issues but usually I'm quite upbeat

[stone-UK]

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

[Hidden in reply to stone-UK]

Thank you so much

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Welcome Get xxx. Love Bernadette 😳

[Hidden in reply to Damon1864]

Hi Bernadette sorry just replying thank you for your kind welcome

[mumofmums]

Hi hope things are gone well for you .

[Hidden]

Thanks mumofmums that's very kind and hope you're well or as well as we can be 😊

[Katinka46]

Welcome to this forum. Being curious and concerned about lung disease I would be interested to know more about your four conditions but only, of course, if you felt comfortable doing that.

This is a very supportive, helpful and well-informed group.

All the best

K

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

Hi not a problem katinka I have Bronco, asthma,copd, and asbestos well Plural Plax blister on lung caused by asbestos fibres

[Katinka46 in reply to Hidden]

Wow. What a nasty bundle. I do admire your upbeat attitude. Well done you. But everyone is entitled to their off days, and we are very good at that. With virtual hugs, tissues and an understanding about the struggle of the daily grind of breathlessness and chest pain. One step, one breath at a time, and little treats.

How did you get the asbestos contamination?

Forgive my curiosity.

K x

[Katinka46 in reply to Katinka46]

Sorry, I see that you explained in an earlier post.

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

I worked in boiler room of government building and I'm still amazed it can take between 15-30 to show symptoms

[Katinka46 in reply to Hidden]

Were you able to complain/sue them? My problems stemmed from a surgeon who failed to give me adequate protection from thrombosis during my hip op. He went against NICE guidelines, and the vast body of medical/surgical opinion and my warning him about a family history of thrombosis.

Mostly I can cope with it, “the best revenge is to live well”. But sometimes when I am very breathless and a lot of chest pain at 3am I have to do a lot of psychological work on myself not to get angry.

K x

[Hidden in reply to Katinka46]

That's not easy for you Katinka but you seem to have a positive attitude and that helps,not much help when your feeling alone and gasping for breath

[Hacienda in reply to Katinka46]

Hi Katinka46, Carolina Here, Your comment on your Hip Op, was like a red flag to me, I have always said that my COPD stems from the replacement hip I was given (2009) that eventually went Global, as This particular Titanium Hip went into a lot of Patients (world wide)without Medical Screening. The Company is very famous. It's a long story. (still ongoing). So when I read your response I saw red lights flashing. xxx

[SquirrelsHolt]

Only a very quick "hello & welcome" to you Hidden and folk are here,morning,noon and night to give support,advice and to also its such a great place to moan about how you feel or how you've been dealt with by Doctors,Consultants etc etc.

I'm myself am a specialist...a specialist in trying to get doctors to commit themselves rather than "passing the buck" onto another medical person!

[Hidden in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Brilliant reply thanks

[sylvnan in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

hello there, Know what you mean about "Specialists" ! I have Pulmonary Fibrosis, and am suffering at present with a nasty chest infection. Last year my Specialist said there was not really anything more that she could do for me, but..... if I felt I would benefit from a visit to see her, "just ring for an appointment". I did this a couple of weeks ago as I was very concerned about my chesty cough and general feeling of being unwell. I was told by the receptionist that according to their records I had been discharged!!!! If I wanted to see my specialist I would have to ask my GP for a referral. Needless to say I felt upset, as I hadn't been discharged as such, but I now have to wait for an appointment. I am coughing like an old cart house, and feel pretty rotten. My GP has arranged for me to have a chest x-ray on Friday at the local hospital, but when I will get an appointment to see my lung specialist, who knows?????? I'm trying to keep smiling but not easy !

[Hidden in reply to sylvnan]

That terrible do these Drs not realize their dealing with human beings but sometimes the people who are pressing the computer keys are to blame..hope your feeling a bit better soon

[Time_2_drink]

Hi just want to say welcome there is usually someone around who can answer any questions you have or if not point you in the right direction take care 😷

[Offcut]

Welcome and keep the upbeat

Be Well

[Hidden in reply to Offcut]

Thanks very much regards Ger

[Dedalus]

Hello and welcome Ger

[Hidden in reply to Dedalus]

Thanks Dedalus very kind

[Hacienda]

Welcome Ger, Yes, I agree with everyone on here, I have felt so much better since these Guys came into my Life. A Good Friendly Honest Group, Always Here to Help, you will never be Lonely. Carolina XXX

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

Hi Carolina, Awe thanks ever so much that's very reassuring and I've only.been on one day but have felt good and let's be honest fellow suffers here x