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Back to work

Hello everyone I cant tell you how much this site has helped me, I'm still scared but trying hard to get back to normal. I'm trying to eat well and do a few...

Hello everyone I cant tell you how much this site has helped me, I'm still scar...

kimmy59

•12 years ago

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dancing queen!

Managed to have a little dance last night...it made me very happy!!!! its the first time since Feb that I've felt up to it...and before that I was clocking in...

Managed to have a little dance last night...it made me very happy!!!! its the fi...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

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lung funtion

copd nurse told me i have 55 % lung funtion when i asked. Is this good or bad?

mumsy

•12 years ago

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Great news!

I was having a lot of back pains so I had a chest x-ray a week ago. Got my results this morning and I've got the all clear. (Apart from the emphysema of...

I was having a lot of back pains so I had a chest x-ray a week ago. Got my resul...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

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Newbie to community.

Morning, thought I would just say hello as new to community. I was diagnosed with COPD last year after a nasty dose of pneumonia. Have just started...

Morning, thought I would just say hello as new to community. I was diagnosed wi...

boodles4

•12 years ago

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Strategic networks on the news!

This morning's Today programme on Radio 4 mentioned that MPs have growing concerns to reduce the number of SCNs. Lobbying from various charities and...

This morning's Today programme on Radio 4 mentioned that MPs have growing concer...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

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flu jab

just wanted to share this info. as i wrote i am on prednisilone and doxycycline for chest infection.my surgery is holding a open day to get jab this saturday,...

just wanted to share this info. as i wrote i am on prednisilone and doxycycline ...

nellie15

•12 years ago

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blackouts

When I am coughing sometimes I feel as though i am about to pass out, and then when all clears I am so dizzy is this normal with copd,

When I am coughing sometimes I feel as though i am about to pass out, and then w...

jackie50

•12 years ago

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Re - admitted!

Called out GP yesterday been having sort of panic attacks during the night, it had been mentioned the doctor can give you something to help, she wanted me...

Called out GP yesterday been having sort of panic attacks during the night, it h...

valm

•12 years ago

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THEOPHYLLINE TABLETS

AFTERNOON EVERYONE,JUST HAD A PHONE CALL FROM MY CHEST SPECIALIST,WHO TOLD ME MY LEVELS OF THIS TABLET IS TOXIC,SO NOT TO TAKE THEM FOR 2 DAYS THEN RESTART ON...

AFTERNOON EVERYONE,JUST HAD A PHONE CALL FROM MY CHEST SPECIALIST,WHO TOLD ME MY...

poeticlady

•12 years ago

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Lovely day

It has been a beautiful day here, the sun is shining and not too much wind or too cold. Went to a different butcher today it was recommend by a friend,...

It has been a beautiful day here, the sun is shining and not too much wind or to...

pollyjj

•12 years ago

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Feeling a lot better today

Was at the hospital for blood test this morning, then went to the Dr's to have my flu jab. Managed to walk there and home again without getting breathless...

Was at the hospital for blood test this morning, then went to the Dr's to have m...

TuckBox2

•12 years ago

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4 weeks after my op

Got over last weeks chest infection OK, have stopped using the nebuliser now and have gone back to my pre op puffer routine and am feeling pretty good,...

Got over last weeks chest infection OK, have stopped using the nebuliser now an...

Perce

•12 years ago

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sore arms!

been for my "flu and pneu" jabs this morning, got two sore arms now :-( got to pick up my prescription for my new drugs tomorrow....it looks complicated.......

been for my "flu and pneu" jabs this morning, got two sore arms now :-( got t...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

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Could my breathlessness also be related to high blood pressure as well as emphysema, my doctor just doesn't seem to listen to me.

I was visited by the respiratory nurse at home last week, who told me my chest sounded clear although I was quite breathless. My temperature was fine and sats...

I was visited by the respiratory nurse at home last week, who told me my chest s...

patomic

•12 years ago

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think c.o.p.d affects the brain!!!

Here I go again..went to g.p. got my pills . decided about fourish I would have a shower and go to bed with a good book . got new bottle of aveeno and noticed...

Here I go again..went to g.p. got my pills . decided about fourish I would have ...

nellie15

•12 years ago

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Are e-cigarettes safe

I am 65 and was diagnosed with COPD last Ocyober, I gave up smoking when addmitted to hospital with respiratory failure at that time, I was given two inhalers...

I am 65 and was diagnosed with COPD last Ocyober, I gave up smoking when addmitt...

cjtots72

•12 years ago

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pr sort of sorted

Thanks to gordon who gave me numbers to ring I was called by one of the pr nurses who understood how the difficulties of getting to the venue on public...

Thanks to gordon who gave me numbers to ring I was called by one of the pr nurse...

amagran

•12 years ago

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how fast does copd take hold?

hi i suffer from copd emphersemia ,asma, over the summer i found just get in and out of bed from comeing from bath room felt like i run a mile, and i have just...

hi i suffer from copd emphersemia ,asma, over the summer i found just get in and...

helen19

•12 years ago

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ipf

http://www.blf.org.uk/News/Detail/Alex-Salmond-MSP-supports-IPF-week

amagran

•12 years ago

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What to ask the copd nurse

I am 44 and was diagnosed with copd in May this year when I became very breathless and in pain with a chest infection. I wasn't able to do a spirometry test...

I am 44 and was diagnosed with copd in May this year when I became very breathle...

liza54

•12 years ago

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away to bed.

was feeling lousy for a couple of days.thought it was because my little pet was put to sleep,hellish yesterday, couldnt walk from room to room without getting...

was feeling lousy for a couple of days.thought it was because my little pet was ...

nellie15

•12 years ago

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I live in London and have COPD - recoverying from pneumonia and pleurisy. Want to move to Sussex will Dr charge for supporting med report?

Suziekew

•12 years ago

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all terain wheelchair????

I'm looking for a fairly tough wheelchair that will be ok going over rough ground, cobbles etc. I want a manual one and it if was comfy I'd be very happy...any...

I'm looking for a fairly tough wheelchair that will be ok going over rough groun...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

15 Replies

half term

just booked a holiday for 1/2 term, we going to a lovely bungalow in Shropshire. I'm looking forward to spending some quality time with hubby and the boys :-)...

just booked a holiday for 1/2 term, we going to a lovely bungalow in Shropshire....

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

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Should my GP refer me to a Lung Specialist at hospital?

Hi, I've been having breathlessness & chest pains for over 6 weeks now.. I've seen my GP numerous times (who prescribed various antibiotics, inhalers &...

Hi, I've been having breathlessness & chest pains for over 6 weeks now.. I'v...

mother691723

•12 years ago

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This is a significant time of year in our family.

On September 23 I was 69; on November 23 my wife will be 68; BUT TODAY WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 48 YEARS. A miracle - for which I'm indescribably grateful.

On September 23 I was 69; on November 23 my wife will be 68; BUT TODAY WE HAVE B...

serenityfrank

•12 years ago

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Living with Sarcoidosis.

Last November I had a heart attack. Not sure if I had Sarc then or not but I started to get out of breath in Jan. The doctors put it down to my heart attack...

Last November I had a heart attack. Not sure if I had Sarc then or not but I sta...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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COPD?

Hi all, I am new here and have learnt a lot so thank you. I was diagnosed with copd at the age of 37, i also have bronchisis if spelt correctly? At the...

Hi all, I am new here and have learnt a lot so thank you. I was diagnosed ...

radiomann

•12 years ago

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End Stage COPD

I don't really know if I have a question or whether I'm just looking for someone to listen, I suppose I'm hoping there's someone that's gone through the same...

I don't really know if I have a question or whether I'm just looking for someone...

tonka

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2012

Back to work

dancing queen!

lung funtion

Great news!

Newbie to community.

Strategic networks on the news!

flu jab

blackouts

Re - admitted!

THEOPHYLLINE TABLETS

Lovely day

Feeling a lot better today

4 weeks after my op

sore arms!

Could my breathlessness also be related to high blood pressure as well as emphysema, my doctor just doesn't seem to listen to me.

think c.o.p.d affects the brain!!!

Are e-cigarettes safe

pr sort of sorted

how fast does copd take hold?

ipf

What to ask the copd nurse

away to bed.

I live in London and have COPD - recoverying from pneumonia and pleurisy. Want to move to Sussex will Dr charge for supporting med report?

all terain wheelchair????

half term

Should my GP refer me to a Lung Specialist at hospital?

This is a significant time of year in our family.

Living with Sarcoidosis.

COPD?

End Stage COPD

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