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Donna63

My rehab technicians are very patient with me.. I weigh 90 but I'm getting some muscle.. I've been so weak.. Except for the SOB I feel stronger already..

My rehab technicians are very patient with me.. I weigh 90 but I'm getting some ...

•8 years ago

Donna63

I do the purse breathing and I have been going to Pulmonary Rehab for about 5 weeks (3 times a week).. I am more fortunate that a lot of people I know.. Only...

I do the purse breathing and I have been going to Pulmonary Rehab for about 5 we...

•8 years ago

Health questions

Along with COPD I have CHF.. Even when my oxygen is good I still can't catch my breath.. Feels like a major panic attack.. I do take meds for anxiety and...

Along with COPD I have CHF.. Even when my oxygen is good I still can't catch my ...

•8 years ago

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Good advice

Thanks Eric,, I do have a Pulmonary Dr. ER last week found nothing wrong.. gave me prednisone.. A little confused on who to go to next..

Thanks Eric,, I do have a Pulmonary Dr. ER last week found nothing wrong.. gave ...

•8 years ago

Doing much better

essiet: Just thought I would drop a few lines and say Iam doing much better. I got sick in December of 2016 and it took 5 months for me to say Iam better. Long...

essiet: Just thought I would drop a few lines and say Iam doing much better. I g...

•8 years ago

Travel Insurance

Hi Folks, Only diagnosed this and already had holidays booked for October in Portugal. Has anybody gopt ecperience of getting travel insurance as a COPD...

Hi Folks, Only diagnosed this and already had holidays booked for October in Po...

•8 years ago

copd and seizures

Had copd for over 12 years also grand mal seizures since 5.No seizures last 3 years but copd goneto severe, even with ox cant do much.Worried lungs might not...

Had copd for over 12 years also grand mal seizures since 5.No seizures last 3 ye...

•8 years ago

sat morning

well im sat here looking at the sky and its getting black im a bit upset cos i was hoping to go to a car boot in the morning.i havnt been to one for well over...

well im sat here looking at the sky and its getting black im a bit upset cos i w...

•8 years ago

I'm still here

I quess I still don't know how to post in the right place, I posted an update and I have no idea where it is??

I quess I still don't know how to post in the right place, I posted an update an...

•8 years ago

Advise please

Hi everyone my stomach and ankles and feet are really swollen and bending over or laying down make me so breathless are these normal symptoms of copd thank you...

Hi everyone my stomach and ankles and feet are really swollen and bending over o...

•8 years ago

Nasal sores from Cannula.

I,m pretty much on my oxygen and have terrible sores in my nose. Not only from the cannula, but from the o2 blowing into my nose 24/7 . Any advice?

I,m pretty much on my oxygen and have terrible sores in my nose. Not only from ...

•8 years ago

COPD Advise please

Hi, I am 51 years old, have ME/CFS, Anxiety/Depression/Agoraphobia with panic attacks and PTSD. I went to the dr's two weeks ago as I always feel ill with...

Hi, I am 51 years old, have ME/CFS, Anxiety/Depression/Agoraphobia with panic at...

•8 years ago

pip and esa

hi could any one give me some advise on pip.i have been awarded esa but not sure about pip .can I get it if I have copd I am needing help with lots of things...

hi could any one give me some advise on pip.i have been awarded esa but not sure...

•8 years ago

Himalayan Pink Salt

Hello. I am wondering if anyone in this group has tried taking Himalayan pink salt orally. I have seen some available with a recommended dose of 1/4 teaspoon...

Hello. I am wondering if anyone in this group has tried taking Himalayan pink sa...

•8 years ago

Care home

Mom has been in care home for 6 days now and she loves all the care & attention she is getting. She is looking a lot brighter & has made some new friends. I...

Mom has been in care home for 6 days now and she loves all the care & attention ...

•8 years ago

I have had GAD, MDD, and Insomnia before COPD and have read about most medications for these conditions What helps you?

Some of the meds I take have shortness of breath as a side-effect. Benzos all have a risk I took Restoril for 2 days last week and couldn't breathe and had to...

Some of the meds I take have shortness of breath as a side-effect. Benzos all ha...

•8 years ago

Failing miserably

So my mom 93 a COPD sufferer is going into a care home later today it is her wish as she needs more care than I can give her. I feel I have failed her...

So my mom 93 a COPD sufferer is going into a care home later today it is her wis...

•8 years ago

Drama queen

Hi everyone I hope your having a nice Sunday for those struggling I send a big hug .i have my Spiro test tomorrow will I know the results straight away l am...

Hi everyone I hope your having a nice Sunday for those struggling I send a big h...

•8 years ago

Family doesn't understand my struggles.

Good morning to everyone. How many of you get help from your family ? I have 3 grown adult daughters who treat me like I have the plague. I ask for help and...

Good morning to everyone. How many of you get help from your family ? I have 3...

•8 years ago

New COPD Patient

Hi everyone I'm just 45 and found out last month that I have COPD. I've lost 30% and still trying to get my head around it, my voice has change and I get out...

Hi everyone I'm just 45 and found out last month that I have COPD. I've lost 3...

•8 years ago

Indigestion

Hi everyone a damp day in Essex please could I have some advise for the last three days i have had awful indigestion even though i am on omoprazole I don't...

Hi everyone a damp day in Essex please could I have some advise for the last thr...

•8 years ago

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