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sore throat and weight loss with COPD

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I have COPD, Emphysema and Fibrosis. I've been on oxygen for 7 months and during that time I've had a sore throat constantly' I've lost 4 stone in this time without trying.

I've read that rapid weight loss is a sign of the final stages and am extremely worried.

Is there any hope

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There is always hope, you know the old saying where's there's life there's hope. Keep fighting and think positive, there is probably a perfectly good reason for the weight loss. If you are worried please go to the doctors. Let us know how you get on please and do some ositive thinking. Love Bernadette 😊 xx

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grumbar in reply to Damon1864

Thanks for your reply. I'll try and see my doctor which is very difficult to do and I only get to see nurse practitioners who know very little about my condition. I'll let you know what happens. Love Graham

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Will wait to hear from you 😊 xx

If you haven't already done so grumbar, do speak with you doctor about this, just mention what you have said here. Your doctor may want to send you for further tests. Meantime check out BLF page on maintaining a healthy weight:

blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...

Tomorrow you may want to ring the BLF helpline for further advice.

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I'll ring the BLF tomorrow. Thanks for your help

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Rebecca6

Make an appointment to see your doctor. I have COPD and lost a stone over a couple of months. Also had slight swelling on my neck. Blood test showed I had overactive thyroid. With medication I now have underactive and have put on all the weight and still adding. The loss of weight in itself is a symptom that should be investigated.

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Sjf129903

I've gone from 114 pounds to 78 pounds and stage 4 weight loss unexplainable

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Donnabritt

Hi I have the same as u and lost a lot of weight but now am putting weight back on I was put on build up drinks and I eat food with high calories

Yes, love, there's always hope, and most people usually lose weight with emphysema ( also worrying about it) chin up and take care x

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