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Back Massage

Does anyone have a regular back massage? Usually my wife gives me one now and again, but I really don't like to take up her time as she does so much for me. I...Does anyone have a regular back massage? Usually my wife gives me one now and ag...

martin1945•6 years ago

Swallowing problem

As my emphysema progresses I have found I need to me more carefully in swallowing as I have a tendency, especially with liquid, to have it try and go down to...As my emphysema progresses I have found I need to me more carefully in swallowin...

martin1945•6 years ago

A little bit of advice please

Despite having very severe emphasema I still care about my appearance, particularly my hair, but I have a problem leaning over the bath using the hand shower...Despite having very severe emphasema I still care about my appearance, particula...

Chinka•6 years ago

My tongue!!!

Hi everyone I need a bit of advice, not sure if i need to bother the doc with this or not... .....my tongue feels odd, like i've smoked 40 fags (i haven't!)...Hi everyone I need a bit of advice, not sure if i need to bother the doc with t...

young_one•6 years ago

new oxygen masks.

Hi all, I have an oxygen concentrator at home which i use at night while i'm in bed.I have a question for anyone out there who also uses a concentrator, the...Hi all, I have an oxygen concentrator at home which i use at night while i'm in ...

carson•6 years ago

That was easy

Just arranged an oxygen supply for an overnight stay at an hotel in late March. One phone call and that was it, two hours later a call from the local...Just arranged an oxygen supply for an overnight stay at an hotel in late March. ...

Baldie•6 years ago

any advice for copd?

hi i had bronchitis and pneumonia in october 2012, since then i have almost constant chest infections and have been on steroids and antibiotics constantly, i...hi i had bronchitis and pneumonia in october 2012, since then i have almost cons...

tuzzy99•6 years ago

Hee HEE you will love this one.how it all began!

To all computer buffs How it all began. In ancient Israel,it came to pass that a tader by the name of Abraham Com did take onto himself a young wife by the...To all computer buffs How it all began. In ancient Israel,it came to pass th...

KingoftheCocktails•6 years ago

Adjustable bed

Can anyone recommend a decent adjustable bed for me about 4 foot wide and not too dear.I understand i`m supposed to be elevated because of my copd..even...Can anyone recommend a decent adjustable bed for me about 4 foot wide and not t...

bobshir•6 years ago

I have had pul/Fibrosis for 6 years and have just been diagnosed with RA.

My problem is any medication for RA is being rejected by my consultant as it would do me more serious lung problems, has anyone any advice for me at this stage...My problem is any medication for RA is being rejected by my consultant as it wou...

mattcass•6 years ago

Atos

My one of my sons who use to look after a home for disable adults .but now disable him self has had a look at the medical questions .you have and he recons...My one of my sons who use to look after a home for disable adults .but now disa...

Hidden•6 years ago

advise

sorry about all the questions but dont want to keep bothering the nurses at the BLF... If you are at or get to the severe stage of COPD do this mean you then...sorry about all the questions but dont want to keep bothering the nurses at the ...

music•6 years ago

Funny sensation !

I know we all get odd aches, pains, strange sensations in our lungs, chest and ribs but twice just lately I've had this feeling that I want to itch my lung,...I know we all get odd aches, pains, strange sensations in our lungs, chest and r...

libbygood•6 years ago

Yet another infection

I finished lot of 3rd antibiotics and steriods in a week ago and guess what, here we go again... I can't seem to shake off the infection, feel better for 3-4...I finished lot of 3rd antibiotics and steriods in a week ago and guess what, her...

brooksju•6 years ago

here is a good one.. bob. never give up..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDtVGzSH_Uohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDtVGzSH_Uo

bobshir•6 years ago

silly me bob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK4eAQFaYvQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK4eAQFaYvQ

bobshir•6 years ago

read this..

i hope someone has tried this so they can reflect on its use .. Bob never give up.i hope someone has tried this so they can reflect on its use .. Bob never give ...

bobshir•6 years ago

Refund from tax man

I just have to share this, a letter came this morning from the tax man saying in 2007 when my disability allowance awarded they underpaid me by three whole...I just have to share this, a letter came this morning from the tax man saying in...

moneal•6 years ago

New member.

Just found your site, nice to know I'm not on my own now, have had very little support from my old drs. now moved and changed drs. they are much more helpful...Just found your site, nice to know I'm not on my own now, have had very little s...

mugnoon•6 years ago

could this ever happen

I know once you have COPD thats it you got it but if you look after yourself could your FEV1 OR FEV1/FVC readings get better..could you ever go from sevear...I know once you have COPD thats it you got it but if you look after yourself cou...

music•6 years ago

not on your own

would just like to say a big thank you to every one.who have sent me their support and kind words , best wishes every one xxx theresawould just like to say a big thank you to every one.who have sent me their suppo...

longdays•6 years ago

Is it normal to feel out of breath during the night

I have severe emphysema..over the last week i keep getting woken up with a sensation as if someone is sitting on my chest and feeling short of breath , however...I have severe emphysema..over the last week i keep getting woken up with a sensa...

Kazza01•6 years ago

Interesting Chat With @Gordon57 On Value Of PH Or If Any

Me And Gordon57 Had Interesting Chat As Illustrated Below On PH And FEV And Co2 Stats But Due To Value Of Our Conversation It Needs Its Own Question Answer...Me And Gordon57 Had Interesting Chat As Illustrated Below On PH And FEV And Co2 ...

Hidden•6 years ago

Breathing Gadgets

I have been reading with interest about some people on this site who have used gadgets like Powerbreathe etc. So I did a search and tumbled on this site....I have been reading with interest about some people on this site who have used g...

Hidden•6 years ago

Exercise is the key

I find it so much easier to walk without a treadmill. Recent research has posited that a treadmill records incorrect (less than accurate) readings and are not...I find it so much easier to walk without a treadmill. Recent research has posite...

martin1945•6 years ago

does every one know there lung peek flow every one should have a meter

i was just wondering ,no one seems to mention there lung capacity peek flow ? this gives a good idea of how you lungs ar coping,,,every copd patient should...i was just wondering ,no one seems to mention there lung capacity peek flow ? t...

meldrum•6 years ago

SUCTION TO BRING UP MUCUS (LOTS OF IT) EITHER OFF MY LUNGS OR STOMACH

I HAVE SEVERE COPD AND TWO OR THREE TIMES DAILY I HAVE TO SUCK OR VOMIT ABSOLUTELY LOADS OF MUCUS UP I MEAN LOADS I CANT WORK OUT IF ITS COMING FROM MY LUNGS...I HAVE SEVERE COPD AND TWO OR THREE TIMES DAILY I HAVE TO SUCK OR VOMIT ABSOLUTE...

carolg1•6 years ago

Zip it!

Feeling a bit vulnerable and alone at the moment, go through this sometimes when I have had period of prolonged poor health (meaning worse than normal)....Feeling a bit vulnerable and alone at the moment, go through this sometimes when...

Daxiemad•6 years ago

What Is Cause Of Sharp Pain In What Feels Like Your Lung

I Had Sweaty Pain In My Lung .. Just Under My Right Rib Cage At Front .... Ad Like To Think It Was Speed Wobble But Was In Bed At Time .... My Gp Say's It...I Had Sweaty Pain In My Lung .. Just Under My Right Rib Cage At Front .... Ad L...

Hidden•6 years ago

So glad I am not there.

Hi again. The wife is away for 10 days in Tenerife. I would have loved to have gone but just could not face the airport dash. It meant a 2.30 am start for...Hi again. The wife is away for 10 days in Tenerife. I would have loved to have ...

alan1234•6 years ago

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