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Feeling lost!

Well here I am again. My husband has end stage COPD, lung cancer and emphysema. He has gone downhill in the last few weeks and I don't know what to do. He is...

Well here I am again. My husband has end stage COPD, lung cancer and emphysema....

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Depression

Having a tough time with depression and this disease. Does anyone have any suggestions on handling this, without anti-depressants?

Having a tough time with depression and this disease. Does anyone have any sugg...

Milton14

•8 years ago

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Late stage

Hi guys! I'm in late stage copd. I'm 51 and was diagnosed in my early 3os. I've been super tired and in and out if the hospital with flairs but no pneumonia...

Hi guys! I'm in late stage copd. I'm 51 and was diagnosed in my early 3os. I've ...

Cynners

•8 years ago

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Knowing what is COPD may be important for getting the best help

A lot of people around the world experience varied health problems and diseases. Some may suffer from common problems that can be treated easily and others may...

A lot of people around the world experience varied health problems and diseases....

avnideshmukh

•8 years ago

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This is Idahoangel55

Hi, I am Tina, and new here. I was diagnosed with COPD 11 years ago, was showing signs 6 years before being diagnosed. it's been rocky road with ups and downs...

Hi, I am Tina, and new here. I was diagnosed with COPD 11 years ago, was showing...

idahoangel55

•8 years ago

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Sleep

When I woke up early this morning my O2 was 83. Its back up to 97 now, but all I want to do is sleep

When I woke up early this morning my O2 was 83. Its back up to 97 now, but all ...

daddyjohn40

•8 years ago

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Feeling frustrated

Hi, I was diagnosed months ago by my GP with COPD. At that time I started taking Advair, which helped a lot. Problem was it caused me to have vertigo so I...

Hi, I was diagnosed months ago by my GP with COPD. At that time I started takin...

Bernita

•8 years ago

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Question

Hi I'm 47 and have Copd. I don't have any energy all I want to do is sleep night and day. Does anyone else have this problem?

Hi I'm 47 and have Copd. I don't have any energy all I want to do is sleep night...

Mona1968

•8 years ago

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upon any exertion I began SOB and works into gasping. O2 98, pulse stays at resting rate, no diagnosis so far please help guide me

The last 4 months I noticed I would breathe very heavy when working(building patio) as time went on my endurance decreased daily. Now showering, putting on...

The last 4 months I noticed I would breathe very heavy when working(building pat...

DannyV

•8 years ago

12 Replies

New to the community

I am a 63 YO male who smoked cigarettes for 42 years. I quit smoking in January 2015 prior to a major surgery. Prior to quitting I always had problems with my...

I am a 63 YO male who smoked cigarettes for 42 years. I quit smoking in January ...

NYNY

•8 years ago

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Jumping in your sleep

Hi does anybody else experiance jumping in their sleep & feel like you have died its so scary ? Been to docs he said its not night tremors or sleep apneoa

Hi does anybody else experiance jumping in their sleep & feel like you have died...

maryanne57

•8 years ago

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Portable O2 machine

Hello all, i am on oxygen 24/7 i do have a home concentrator and i have tanks as well, i go thru 50 tanks a month, i am an outside person and i hate being...

Hello all, i am on oxygen 24/7 i do have a home concentrator and i have tanks ...

Bruce60

•8 years ago

19 Replies

This is me

Hi. My name is John and I have COPD. I am starting a pulmonary Rehab tomorrow

Hi. My name is John and I have COPD. I am starting a pulmonary Rehab tomorrow ...

daddyjohn40

•8 years ago

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Cramps

I have been getting cramps in my feet and wondering if anyone else does, and what do u do for them.

I have been getting cramps in my feet and wondering if anyone else does, and wha...

Bugabuga

•8 years ago

15 Replies

New here

I am a female 72 years.I had COPD for five years on oxygen.I have good and bad days.I am glad to be with others who I can relate to concerning this...

I am a female 72 years.I had COPD for five years on oxygen.I have good and bad d...

Florence72

•8 years ago

18 Replies

copdthecure.org

Hi, many of the msg I get are older because I only found this site a couple of weeks ago. I saw something written two months ago about "COPDTHECURE.org" I was...

Hi, many of the msg I get are older because I only found this site a couple of w...

frissykat

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Anyone using an oxygen concentrator for exercise?

I just recently got a portable oxygen concentrator for use when I exercise, but it turns out the device has an alarm that goes off if it detects more than 35...

I just recently got a portable oxygen concentrator for use when I exercise, but ...

rduffy

•8 years ago

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Coughing

I have been coughing up a lot of phlegm the past few mornings. It looks like water. Haven't had this in awhile. Go to the Dr next week, anyone else have this...

I have been coughing up a lot of phlegm the past few mornings. It looks like wat...

Bugabuga

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Old Age & COPD

Hi,. I'm Walter, widowed since 2011. I've been diagnosed with copd about 2 years ago, had a heart valve replaced earlier which my cardiologist thought was the...

Hi,. I'm Walter, widowed since 2011. I've been diagnosed with copd about 2 years...

bergw2818

•8 years ago

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My cat

Help my cat is out to kill me I have recently caught her chewing on my oxygen line and she has bitten right through it in seven places I have tried lemon...

Help my cat is out to kill me I have recently caught her chewing on my oxygen li...

Muustangman

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Watery eyes

Does anyone get watery eyes and a runny nose some days I can't stop the water it seems to come out my nose and eyes to the point of tenderness , I have had...

Does anyone get watery eyes and a runny nose some days I can't stop the water it...

Muustangman

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Oxegyn question

Im on oxegyn at night...but lately things are rough and I cry myself to sleep. I dont put on my O2 bc my nose is stuffed. What does everyone else do?

Im on oxegyn at night...but lately things are rough and I cry myself to sleep. I...

manda006

•8 years ago

17 Replies

I need answers

Does anyone know of an antidepressant that doesn't have a ton of side effects? Someone also said it's dangerous for me to cook or bake when on 02

Does anyone know of an antidepressant that doesn't have a ton of side effects? S...

Bugabuga

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Looking for at home exercise program

Hello, I am new here, 64 years old, a smoker ( down to 10 a day) and was diagnosed with COPD about 3 years ago. I have been fortunate to not have any flares...

Hello, I am new here, 64 years old, a smoker ( down to 10 a day) and was diagno...

JMWW

•8 years ago

30 Replies

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All posts for August 2016

Feeling lost!

Depression

Late stage

Knowing what is COPD may be important for getting the best help

This is Idahoangel55

Sleep

Feeling frustrated

Question

upon any exertion I began SOB and works into gasping. O2 98, pulse stays at resting rate, no diagnosis so far please help guide me

New to the community

Jumping in your sleep

Portable O2 machine

This is me

Cramps

New here

copdthecure.org

Anyone using an oxygen concentrator for exercise?

Coughing

Old Age & COPD

My cat

Watery eyes

Oxegyn question

I need answers

Looking for at home exercise program

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