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Still very anxious but now taking xanax
After learning about my mild
emphysema
3 days ago, Iam not doing well psychologically. I didn't take Xanax for years but I find myself taking 3 or 4 a day just to numb the bad feelings and even then I still feel anxious. I keep thinking about the worst constantly.
After learning about my mild
emphysema
3 days ago, Iam not doing well psychologically. I didn't take Xanax for years but I find myself taking 3 or 4 a day just to numb the bad feelings and even then I still feel anxious. I keep thinking about the worst constantly.
KD12
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Shape wear
This is one for us ladies with copd/
emphysema
, I wonder if any other lady has tried shape wear? I can't find one that doesn't effect my ability to breathe anyone else have better luck
This is one for us ladies with copd/
emphysema
, I wonder if any other lady has tried shape wear? I can't find one that doesn't effect my ability to breathe anyone else have better luck
kitt
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
pain in my Bladder and Bowel at the same time
please can you help me i am having pain in my Bladder and Bowel at the same time the pain is bad i have told my doctor about it all he said is to take pain killers i have
Emphysema
i think as i have this the doctor doesn't care about me with the pain the pain is getting me down so bad i just fell like
please can you help me i am having pain in my Bladder and Bowel at the same time the pain is bad i have told my doctor about it all he said is to take pain killers i have
Emphysema
i think as i have this the doctor doesn't care about me with the pain the pain is getting me down so bad i just fell like
rosebud1969
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Endometriosis UK
8 years ago
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Oxygen Therapy
Whilst she is absolutely fine in herself and her breathlessness has subsided quite considerably (she has
emphysema
and bronchiectasis), when her oxygen levels were checked whilst sitting, they were 94%, but as soon as she started walking, they dropped to 79% - hence the prescription for oxygen.
Whilst she is absolutely fine in herself and her breathlessness has subsided quite considerably (she has
emphysema
and bronchiectasis), when her oxygen levels were checked whilst sitting, they were 94%, but as soon as she started walking, they dropped to 79% - hence the prescription for oxygen.
JForbes26
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Dave Swarbrick fiddles away....
'Scuse the intrusion again but this lad passed of
emphysema
and I wanted to make notice; he was a 'goodie' back in the day... http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36443117 "...Born in London in 1941, Swarbrick played on recordings with folk pioneers Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger before coming
'Scuse the intrusion again but this lad passed of
emphysema
and I wanted to make notice; he was a 'goodie' back in the day... http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36443117 "...Born in London in 1941, Swarbrick played on recordings with folk pioneers Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger before coming
Dmactds
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
MRI scan results.
My back pain hasn't been too bad lately as the Sun is out but my
emphysema
has been bad so I can't win. Hopefully someone can tell me what the results mean
My back pain hasn't been too bad lately as the Sun is out but my
emphysema
has been bad so I can't win. Hopefully someone can tell me what the results mean
Bentleyboo
in
Pain Concern
8 years ago
Diagnosed at 43
In 2013 I was diagnosed with
Emphysema
. I don't need oxygen therapy because of air trapping, instead I use 5 inhalers (Advir, Quvar, Spiriva, Atrovent,& ProAir). I also have to take 10-20mg of Prednisone daily along with Singular & bi-weekly injections of Xolair.
In 2013 I was diagnosed with
Emphysema
. I don't need oxygen therapy because of air trapping, instead I use 5 inhalers (Advir, Quvar, Spiriva, Atrovent,& ProAir). I also have to take 10-20mg of Prednisone daily along with Singular & bi-weekly injections of Xolair.
Dionne70
in
COPD Friends
8 years ago
MyLife
I am divorced, live alone and will be 70 years old in July and I was diagnosed with severe to moderate COPD/
emphysema
in 2001, but know I have had it much longer than that. I kept myself in denial for many years. I am not taking any COPD medication and haven't for several years.
I am divorced, live alone and will be 70 years old in July and I was diagnosed with severe to moderate COPD/
emphysema
in 2001, but know I have had it much longer than that. I kept myself in denial for many years. I am not taking any COPD medication and haven't for several years.
Hidden
in
COPD Friends
8 years ago
Is anyones COPD worse at certain times of the year?
Winter/Spring last year (a year before her diagnosis) and the GP treated her for a severe chest infection and after a few weeks it cleared fully, then she was okay again until the beginning of this year when the breathing problems returned - resulting her being hospitalised and being diagnosed with
emphysema
Winter/Spring last year (a year before her diagnosis) and the GP treated her for a severe chest infection and after a few weeks it cleared fully, then she was okay again until the beginning of this year when the breathing problems returned - resulting her being hospitalised and being diagnosed with
emphysema
JForbes26
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Mum diagnosed with Emphysema and Fibrosis of the Lungs
Hi, My mum has recently been diagnosed with
emphysema
and fibrosis of the lungs. She has been getting more and more breathless over the last few months and our GP kept giving her water tablets to remove the fluid, however, I wasn't convinced it was the cause.
Hi, My mum has recently been diagnosed with
emphysema
and fibrosis of the lungs. She has been getting more and more breathless over the last few months and our GP kept giving her water tablets to remove the fluid, however, I wasn't convinced it was the cause.
JForbes26
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
I already have retinA at home, wondering if I should use it.
This is not to say that everyone should buy the retinol and start using it for the
emphysema
, please talk to your doctor or dermatologist about it as there's a few rules to follow with Retinol (apply at night only, sunscreen during the day, etc...)
This is not to say that everyone should buy the retinol and start using it for the
emphysema
, please talk to your doctor or dermatologist about it as there's a few rules to follow with Retinol (apply at night only, sunscreen during the day, etc...)
KD12
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
MiCRO ASPIRATION - advice please
I have bulleous
Emphysema
and since February I started to have an irritating cough that has got worse and now is a chronic cough that has me keeled over coughing, I have on occasion vomited following the end of a meal, had aching back and ribs from coughing and horrendous headaches... exhausted.
I have bulleous
Emphysema
and since February I started to have an irritating cough that has got worse and now is a chronic cough that has me keeled over coughing, I have on occasion vomited following the end of a meal, had aching back and ribs from coughing and horrendous headaches... exhausted.
Status321
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Hello all copd sufferers
I was diagnosed with
emphysema
(copd) 4 years. I have finally learned how to live with it but it was not easy. I was always a very active person and very independent. This disease has slowed me down. I am 73 and take one day at a time....
I was diagnosed with
emphysema
(copd) 4 years. I have finally learned how to live with it but it was not easy. I was always a very active person and very independent. This disease has slowed me down. I am 73 and take one day at a time....
redhead266
in
COPD Friends
8 years ago
Help with vitamin supplements
I wonder if anybody could give me some advice about vitamin supplements..I have severe bullous
emphysema
, with failing FEV and heart problems.
I wonder if anybody could give me some advice about vitamin supplements..I have severe bullous
emphysema
, with failing FEV and heart problems.
Kim2402
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Emphysema what now.
Hi just a quick one for now..had a ct scan and just received a letter from the consultant who says I have
emphysema
, but not had any other tests as of yet.
Hi just a quick one for now..had a ct scan and just received a letter from the consultant who says I have
emphysema
, but not had any other tests as of yet.
grahamrobe
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Further Questions - I hope you don't mind
As some of you may remember, my mum has recently been diagnosed with
Emphysema
and Fibrosis and although she is now home from hospital having spent 8 days there and being provided with some medication, she is still quite breathless even after walking a short distance.
As some of you may remember, my mum has recently been diagnosed with
Emphysema
and Fibrosis and although she is now home from hospital having spent 8 days there and being provided with some medication, she is still quite breathless even after walking a short distance.
JForbes26
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Bronchiectasis etc etc
Hi, guess im a little unlucky I been diagnosed with copd/asthma overlap early
emphysema
and bronchiectasis , who do I ask for a rescue pack my consultant or gp? Not had much explained to me because gp thinks its consultants responsibility to explain things and I dont see him until August.
Hi, guess im a little unlucky I been diagnosed with copd/asthma overlap early
emphysema
and bronchiectasis , who do I ask for a rescue pack my consultant or gp? Not had much explained to me because gp thinks its consultants responsibility to explain things and I dont see him until August.
puppysue22
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Emphysema & scared of the death from it
I have had
emphysema
for a few years. Anxiety makes it worse. The breathing meds don't help much. Worried about the death from this.
I have had
emphysema
for a few years. Anxiety makes it worse. The breathing meds don't help much. Worried about the death from this.
REWW
in
COPD Friends
8 years ago
Recent development
Anybody get really stiff painful locking back/hips with severe/end stage copd predominantly
emphysema
Anybody get really stiff painful locking back/hips with severe/end stage copd predominantly
emphysema
1hopefuture
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
This is it
Went to see my consultant for my latest scan results on Friday and it was as I feared my
emphysema
and pulmonary fibrosis have got worse and there is no more that can be done for me and have possibly only got months left.
Went to see my consultant for my latest scan results on Friday and it was as I feared my
emphysema
and pulmonary fibrosis have got worse and there is no more that can be done for me and have possibly only got months left.
ank92
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
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