There is a man on here who says he has had emphysema for 26 years still walking and going strong...any thoughts on this
26 years emphysema : There is a man on here who... - COPD Friends
26 years emphysema
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I think this person is blessed & that he's most probably been doing everything that is in his power to bring him to a healthy lifestyle.
There is an older woman in the Better Breathers Club who was diagnosed almost 40 years ago. She gets around very well. Caught it early.
That's amazing & encouraging. Thx for sharing.
My sentiments exactly. You are welcome. Good luck to us all, may we be so lucky.
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Has she got emphysema though and is she on oxygen
MaryAnne127• in reply to
Yes she has emphysema. She uses/needs oxygen at night. Met others at the Better Breathers Club who faithfully exercised 3 or more times a week and eventually only need oxygen at night. Link below to an impressive very active emphysema sufferer. Russell Winwood has articles written about him from all over the world. He is also on Facebook. thisismedtech.com/meet-the-...
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Wow sorry I had to ask if it was emphysema hope you are well
MaryAnne127• in reply to
No problem, also just edited my reply to include a link. Please see my above reply.
Be well!
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You too
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Wow he is very inspiring isn't he determined man
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Have you heard of copd warrior Wendell betts. He copd due to asthma apparently reversed his copd..
Not sure how true it is
MaryAnne127• in reply to
Put his name in and came up with several links. This video says it all. yahoo.com/lifestyle/wendell...
This is his facebook page
This is his foundations facebook page.
facebook.com/copdwarriorfou...
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So what do you think
MaryAnne127• in reply to
Haven't read enough to be as certain as I am about the COPD Athlete. Although he is a friend of Russell Winwood. Leery about Betts only because he has a foundation asking for donations.
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Donations??? For what
MaryAnne127• in reply to
Betts has a foundation that you can make donations to him.
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Hahaha dear me he I thought was being an advocate for copd
MaryAnne127• in reply to
He could be, asking for donations to help him in his endeavors to overcome his disability. Unfortunately in this day and age of cheats and scammers we must be careful He does seem to have come a long way. Perhaps someone else on this site has more information about him.
auraelya• in reply to
SO your wrong, many pieces of advice here are FAKE!
That is very wonderful!!! Willie Nelson, a American Country Music legend, has had emphysema since he was 44 he is now 86 that's 42 years and still performs concerts. There are many people who have had emphysema for many decades and are thriving, some don't even know they have it, nor will they ever know.
Emily, if I may, you worry alot don't you? You can't compare the same illness of any kind between people, we are all are unique individuals. So just, be Emily!!!🌻🌻 and be happy!!
• in reply tomegshafer
I do worry alot as very a active
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How do you know he had it since he was 44 I cant find that
Hi Emily I was diagnosed with emphysema in my 40’s, I’m 72 now and still here. Barbs x
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Still working just cant imagine not being able to work....its not dying well I guess it is to be fair but not being able to breath does scare me
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Hi I read you are not doing to well hope you get better soon
barbs47• in reply to
Thank you x
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What's causing it how are you today
barbs47• in reply to
Hi Emily thanks you. I don’t know what’s causing it. It doesn’t feel like a normal infection so I’ll have to see what the doctors says when I get my visit. I’ll let you know what transpires Barbs x
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Please do when are you seeing dr. Prayjng it goes well for you x
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How you doing still praying for you ...xxx
Haghis12
Hi Emily61 I think as with all conditions its best not to think what can happen but focus on how well you are doing now. My father had COPD from his 40;s and was doing his garden up to a week before he died in his late 70's. best wishes, worrying about things can be more detrimental to health than the actual condition.
• in reply torossie1942
I am doing ok at the moment at times breathing so normal
Hi Redbox hope you are doing well Trinh to keep up with old friends as I haven’t been on here for ages
Trying to remember that ...so you think that Wendell betts is a fake then you do inspire me
Oh no I just wondered if you thought him real as his I believe is asthma related not emphysema related. I wonder which fairs better...
In England you dont get a ct scan I asked mine was confirmed by single breath defusion. May 30th 2019 with asthma. I would like to connect with people who have both..
We are all individuals I agree fully with that.
Why dont you just ask those questions. They are important and also what there dlco is as that too, I have learnt is important along with positive attitude which I hope to get
No really I will have to google him really
So at that time he had trace for 14 years gosh
I did read he still smokes pot and this puts a twist on emphysema dont you think
Find this unbelievable if honest I find this amazing
Super model Christy turlington trace of emphysema age 31 still here upright at 50 mmmmm, anymore that may be of some encouragement
Hi read you post from a year ago, are there really people on here who haven't progressed for 20 years
I didnt know that is that true as they said she had copd
Hoobs was looking for hope
Country western singer must have copd as he has breathing difficulties and surely emphysema is emphysema??
This disease is a nightmare like you I was first told no smoking no further progression..mmmm, then not everyone progresses my sats drop to 89 but nurses say that's fine??? I really hope we all do well with this disease.
I have emphysema and asthma to deal with.
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