Introducing myself to COPD group

[LadyPastor]

Let's see, where do I begin? I am on the Ibrance and breast cancer place to chat. But I am glad to hear that we have one for COPD as well. I was diagnosed with COPD in 2006 and had come to be very knowledgeable to the way to get the best meds for COPD. For instance, I knew my treatment needed to include a LABA, a LAMA and a corticosteroid along with a rescue inhaler to achieve the best results. I had finally come to know my limitations and I was keeping within them (usually anyway). So, in Dec of 2018, when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, I mostly concentrated on how to work out the best treatment for that. Then, when I wasn't looking (lol), the COPD decided to go into the next stage and I found myself in the hospital fighting a COPD exacerbation. Also it was then when they found I have been living with a chronic reoccurring Valley Fever. So, now I had to rethink my COPD meds as well, not to mention that now I have an even more limited situation.

I think the COPD and Valley Fever are the things that bothers me the most because I used to be very active and now I have to catch my breath every time I go from one room to another.

While these things can be very frustrating I do not have any fear or sorrow because of them. I am not saying that people should not have fear and sorrow. It is only normal to do so. I am just saying, for me either way it goes I am ok. I know I have Jesus and if I die I will be with Him and my son and my parents. If I keep living I have an amazing testimony to share. And I truly believe that sharing my testimony can help others find the peace I have.

[Grandpa-Chuckie]

Hi LadyPastor. Since you have Valley Fever (fungus), I'm assuming you live in the Phoenix, Az area. (Our 2 dogs got it when I visited my sister in Phoenix). With your situation and assumed location, check out "Nature Works Best Clinic" in Tempe. Dr. Huber has very good results with cancer. Also, that fungal infection is a tough one on the lungs and treatment can be rough too. Especially with poor lungs!

But if you go to the clinic, and if Dr. Huber gives you high dose Vit C (and other nutrients) it will reduce the inflammation AND combat the fungus (Vit C is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial), and make you feel so much better. Research this.

PS: I have nothing to gain by the above info. Just one Christian helping another. More happiness in giving. That's my purpose! Your positive outlooked helps me, maybe this will help you!

[LadyPastor in reply to Grandpa-Chuckie]

Yup, I live in Mesa which is a suburb of Phoenix. Here most people only get Valley Fever once and then develop an immunity to it. But a very small percentage keep experiencing the symptoms of it repeatedly. That is just my luck. If there is a 50-50 chance for anything I will miss it 80% of the time, lol.

[joyful4u]

Hi, Welcome to our group. Sounds like you have quite a bit going on with your health. Thankfully you have a good mindset & have done your research. My faith has also helped me to to keep things in perspective. I have asthma & mild copd for 3 yrs now. Every day I do what I can to keep myself as healthy as possible. That's not to say I haven't had panic attacks....au contraire! Lol! I try to live one day at a time, do my best & trust God with the rest. I'll be praying for you. God bless, Terri

[R2B_Joe Partner]

Welcome to the group!!! Your attitude and faith are commendable!!! Thanks for sharing your story with us. I'm glad you're here!

[R2B_Michele_RRT Partner]

Hello and welcome to the group. Thank you for your optimism.