Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

55,175 members • 65,958 posts

All posts for July 2012

Hi All, Still on the UP

Hi everyone, Not been on for a while, been so busy. Its so good to be able to do something and not feel exhausted or depressed. Still have this problem in...

Hi everyone, Not been on for a while, been so busy. Its so good to be able t...

cantgetmybreath

•12 years ago

9 Replies

New member here

Hi everyone, just thought I'd pop in to say hi! I'm 39 and have COPD as well as a spinal cord injury, life can be tough but I an age just fine...well I...

Hi everyone, just thought I'd pop in to say hi! I'm 39 and have COPD as well as...

Mmike110

•12 years ago

9 Replies

chat room - tonight 8.00

anyone fancy it ? :)

Hidden

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

COPD and always tired

Hi, I visited my doctor about a month and a half ago as I hurt my shoulder and while I was with her I thought I may aswell mention how breathless I get. Was...

Hi, I visited my doctor about a month and a half ago as I hurt my shoulder and w...

Jay1973

•12 years ago

6 Replies

M O T with the consultant today

Well after the array of test and the usual long wait at the hospital it appears the ILD has worsened, the right lug has got the more damage he has increased...

Well after the array of test and the usual long wait at the hospital it appears ...

reggie

•12 years ago

5 Replies

ESA point scores

I have been following the newspaper reports re ESA questionaire which were horrifying , I am sure there must be a better way to help people back to work than...

I have been following the newspaper reports re ESA questionaire which were horri...

dinnyrayner

•12 years ago

12 Replies

what is point where the blood oxygen level is damaging other organs of the body .

. is it below a sp02 level of 92. that was the information given to me by my consultant . however the oxygen nurse told me that a level of 84 to 92 is an...

. is it below a sp02 level of 92. that was the information given to me by my con...

davidbryn

•12 years ago

91 Replies

PR day has arrived.......

I rang the pr at my local hospital today.they rang me back,and gave me a date,at last! IT'S FRIDAY,and boy am I scared. Can anybody tell me what to expect on...

I rang the pr at my local hospital today.they rang me back,and gave me a date,at...

Fantasy3

•12 years ago

5 Replies

How stupid is me Blog.

As many will know I write my own copd blog. And rather than replicate on two blogs what has already been written offer the link so those on other blogs can...

As many will know I write my own copd blog. And rather than replicate on two blo...

derrylynne

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Newly diagnosed and feeling numb.

Diagnosed with COPD last week and feeling numb. Still crying. Have had difficulty teaching and talking for six hours a day since October, thought it was...

Diagnosed with COPD last week and feeling numb. Still crying. Have had difficult...

terri-rose

•12 years ago

42 Replies

hi there!

Hi, not blogged for a few days, been busy (and then tired!) Today I've been to see my boss with a view to going back to work next term...its all looking...

Hi, not blogged for a few days, been busy (and then tired!) Today I've been t...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

7 Replies

PASSED :)

Passed my latest degree module, whoopi. Two months to go and shall have my nose back to the grind stone for my next module in Adult Health and Social care....

Passed my latest degree module, whoopi. Two months to go and shall have my nose...

Daxiemad

•12 years ago

7 Replies

02 community nurse

Just had a visit from the above in she comes and says oh your sats are low at 85? Said they were ok a while ago 90+ told her I had a call from BOC to say I had...

Just had a visit from the above in she comes and says oh your sats are low at 85...

valm

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone understand how peak flow measurements indicate severity of COPD

I am assessed as moderate COPD, however my peak flow of 275 does not appear on peak flow charts, the lowest figure being 300. The medics tell me my peak flow...

I am assessed as moderate COPD, however my peak flow of 275 does not appear on p...

katieoxo60

•12 years ago

11 Replies

when you're smiling, when you're smiling, your heart smiles back at you :)

wheeee - more proof of smiling helping health, whether a sincere smile or not :) extract from the study ... The results suggest that smiling may actually...

wheeee - more proof of smiling helping health, whether a sincere smile or not :)...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

dane

Hi all. Thank you for all the info,I found the sheffield site very usefull,I will make an appt. for my husband, when our GP are back on the 6th. August, and I...

Hi all. Thank you for all the info,I found the sheffield site very usefull,I wil...

dane

•12 years ago

3 Replies

moderate copd

my name is bob i was diagnosed with copd in 2010 but it did not affect me till early this year since then i am breathless with the least activity i can only...

my name is bob i was diagnosed with copd in 2010 but it did not affect me till e...

bobless

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Hellooooo I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been on hols and dad had an amazing time...

Hi all, my laptop broke a few weeks ago so havn't been on here for a while. Plus we went to South Devon on holiday and were having such a fab time, mainly when...

Hi all, my laptop broke a few weeks ago so havn't been on here for a while. Plus...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Thinking of buying a treadmill !!!!

Hi although i go to PR I am not very good at doing my excercises at home, I love going on the treadmill so thought if I had one at home I could use it every...

Hi although i go to PR I am not very good at doing my excercises at home, I love...

Hidden

•12 years ago

13 Replies

my mum was diagnosed with parkinsons disease, what are the chances of myself getting it and is there a test i can take

San15

•12 years ago

3 Replies

dane

This is just to say thank you all for your anserws.I am pleased I found this site, and will be making an appt. for my husband to see the GP again, once he is...

This is just to say thank you all for your anserws.I am pleased I found this sit...

dane

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Flu vaccine to be offered to all children over the age of 2.

Good Afternoon I hope everyone is well, my last post was about the weather turning warmer, it has got warmer and more humid so i hope you are all coping...

Good Afternoon I hope everyone is well, my last post was about the weather tu...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

4 Replies

PR

First visit to PR today very small group of about 5, managed a few minutes each of sit to stand, arm weights, stepper, pulley, short walk, wall presses, and 5...

First visit to PR today very small group of about 5, managed a few minutes each ...

valm

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Is it common practice to keep changing doctors until you find a good one?

I am really curious as I have only ever changed doctors when moving before, but lately the level of care has been pretty horrendous, I have my doctors writing...

I am really curious as I have only ever changed doctors when moving before, but ...

poorlykat

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Reflexology Treatment

Tips for Getting a Reflexology Treatment http://video.about.com/altmedicine/Tips-for-Getting-a-Reflexology-Treatment.htm

Tips for Getting a Reflexology Treatment http://video.about.com/altmedicine/Tips...

potznpans

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Useless Doctors!!

Just having a rant about my doctor who is just bloody useless!!! After getting in touch with occupational therapy for a bit of help after being admitted...

Just having a rant about my doctor who is just bloody useless!!! After get...

poorlykat

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Jelly Knees

I have emphysema (20years+) and my breathing has not been so good over the last few days, I dont have a chest infection. I know it sounds weird by my knees...

I have emphysema (20years+) and my breathing has not been so good over the last ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

newby

hi,i was diagnosed with copd january 2011 afterabout 8 years of problems with chest infections and coughing fits also choking on my food, i gave up smoking 14...

hi,i was diagnosed with copd january 2011 afterabout 8 years of problems with c...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

I have now been waiting 3+months for pr....

Not bad I suppose,considering I have severe emphysema and bronchitis...Anybody else out there that's waited for this intermidable amount of time???

Not bad I suppose,considering I have severe emphysema and bronchitis...Anybody e...

Fantasy3

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Long term outlook for bronchiectasis

Hi - was recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis. I wondered what the long term implications of the illness are - my consultant just said that it 'grumbles...

Hi - was recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis. I wondered what the long term ...

swimmer

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for July 2012

Hi All, Still on the UP

New member here

chat room - tonight 8.00

COPD and always tired

M O T with the consultant today

ESA point scores

what is point where the blood oxygen level is damaging other organs of the body .

PR day has arrived.......

How stupid is me Blog.

Newly diagnosed and feeling numb.

hi there!

PASSED :)

02 community nurse

Does anyone understand how peak flow measurements indicate severity of COPD

when you're smiling, when you're smiling, your heart smiles back at you :)

dane

moderate copd

Hellooooo I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been on hols and dad had an amazing time...

Thinking of buying a treadmill !!!!

my mum was diagnosed with parkinsons disease, what are the chances of myself getting it and is there a test i can take

dane

Flu vaccine to be offered to all children over the age of 2.

PR

Is it common practice to keep changing doctors until you find a good one?

Reflexology Treatment

Useless Doctors!!

Jelly Knees

newby

I have now been waiting 3+months for pr....

Long term outlook for bronchiectasis

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Question 3, What would stop you from engaging with this type of support network (tick all that apply)

Topics

Archive