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Above and beyond the call of duty

And the award goes to my doctor's surgery receptionist. Just received a phone call from her as she had noticed that I was supposed to have had a phone...

And the award goes to my doctor's surgery receptionist. Just received a pho...

scrobbitty

•11 years ago

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Start the day

I made my girlfriend’s dreams come true and married her in a castle. You wouldn’t have thought it though from the miserable look on her face as we were...

I made my girlfriend’s dreams come true and married her in a castle. You wouldn’...

phillips1

•11 years ago

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% results of a spiromity.

Following my previous question regarding my recent spiromity test which I never detailed the % score. FEV=127%, FEV1=81. FEF 25-75% L/SEC=24%. FEF 50%...

Following my previous question regarding my recent spiromity test which I never ...

1968

•11 years ago

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Dave's nightmare

On Sunday they decided to reduce sedation David started to wake up.not able to speak. But could write things down .Monday ventilator tube taken out,more awake...

On Sunday they decided to reduce sedation David started to wake up.not able to s...

primrosedave

•11 years ago

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It has all come at once!

Well 8 months ago I didn't even take a paracetamol unless I was in absolute agony, now I am on seretide, spiriva, ventolin, low dose aspirin, cholesterol...

Well 8 months ago I didn't even take a paracetamol unless I was in absolute agon...

Kad21

•11 years ago

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Daily Laughter

Thursday Tor's Day" or "Thor's Day" became Thursday in English, Donnerstag in German (meaning "Thunder's Day"), Donderdag in Dutch (meaning Thunder day),...

Thursday Tor's Day" or "Thor's Day" became Thursday in English, Donnerstag in...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Stupid Benefits people...

Back in 2005 I got all the benefits Iwas and still am entitled to (with the help of the CAB) which included Lower Rate Mobility. Getting diagnosed with COPD...

Back in 2005 I got all the benefits Iwas and still am entitled to (with the help...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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AIRNERGY MACHINE DOES IT WORK

ANYONE KNOW OF EQUIPMENT CALLED AIRNERGY AND IS IT EFFECTIVE

minto27

•11 years ago

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PIP 'Moving Around' consultation, have your say !

I know that Benefits and Work subscribers will have had this via email, but there are many on here who would not know about the consultation taking...

I know that Benefits and Work subscribers will have had this via email, but ther...

Gordon57

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Advice needed

Hi ,I have just found out that I have emphysema .I have been struggleing since I found out as I lost my dad 2 years ago who had emphysema as well . I...

Hi ,I have just found out that I have emphysema .I have been struggleing sinc...

janeyangel

•11 years ago

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swimming and chlorine

hello everyone .can anyone tell me if its ok for me to go swimming in the local pool with chlorine in. I have severe copd and would like to know if swimming...

hello everyone .can anyone tell me if its ok for me to go swimming in the local ...

bock

•11 years ago

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Since losing the weight the records keep tumbling

Yesterday I had to return to the QE hospital for a 3 monthly health check to make sure I'm still fit for transplant. I knew one of the tests done would be...

Yesterday I had to return to the QE hospital for a 3 monthly health check to mak...

dall05

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Karmic news

Yay! The good news is that I have been given the go ahead by my spinal surgeon to start exercising after my emergency laminectomy and lumbar fusion in March...

Yay! The good news is that I have been given the go ahead by my spinal surgeon ...

Fusion8d

•11 years ago

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This site is soooo frustrating!

3 times I've tried to reply to Scrobbity and each time I've got that stupid 'oh snap, something's gone wrong' page!!! So I'll post my reply here and retire...

3 times I've tried to reply to Scrobbity and each time I've got that stupid 'oh ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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HI FOLKS,,HOWS YOU ALL DOING... :)

Just thought i would pop in and say hi,to yous all,,not been on much for a wee while...I got a bit fed up with all the arguments and nit picking,,also better...

Just thought i would pop in and say hi,to yous all,,not been on much for a wee w...

raptor

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Help.Am I thick or something? Please let me know.

.............................Mail order catologue I was looking through a mail order catologue with my mate. My mate says''Look at these gorgeous woman,The...

.............................Mail order catologue I was looking through a mail ...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Spiromity Results v havn't got a clue.

If my FVC is 6.28 at best and my FEV 1 is 3.26 at best PRE-RX is that good or bad? I have tried the spiromity calculator but I don't know what to put in, is it...

If my FVC is 6.28 at best and my FEV 1 is 3.26 at best PRE-RX is that good or ba...

1968

•11 years ago

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Short Term Memory

IT'S THE DOOR Whew! What a relief to learn this . . . Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to completely forget what that purpose was?...

IT'S THE DOOR Whew! What a relief to learn this . . . Ever walk into a r...

Hidden

•11 years ago

19 Replies

stress and copd

i've been experiencing quite a lot of stress recently and my breathing has become much worse ,mi have been having lots of attacks where i cant breath and...

i've been experiencing quite a lot of stress recently and my breathing has becom...

soulboy118

•11 years ago

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On ventolyn seretide and Spiriva and have intense itching on different parts of my body, anyone else have this problem ?

rick1

•11 years ago

20 Replies

So....... how do you provide a sputum sample when you've nothing to cough up?

A bit of a story, and I've mentioned before that my GP surgery isn't the best but there's no alternative and I endeavour to see my own GP if I can who is about...

A bit of a story, and I've mentioned before that my GP surgery isn't the best bu...

SeasideSusie

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Muscle weakness

Does anyone else suffer muscle weakness, especially in the biceps, forearms and to a lesser extent in the thighs and legs? I have attributed this to my meds as...

Does anyone else suffer muscle weakness, especially in the biceps, forearms and ...

martin1945

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Harrys op.

Hi all! Just a very quick one, before I go back to the hospital.Thankyou so much for your thoughts and prayers,much appreciated xxx. Things have not gone as...

Hi all! Just a very quick one, before I go back to the hospital.Thankyou so much...

Hidden

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Daily Laughter

Wednesday Day Of Week Wednesday is the day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday. According to international standard ISO 8601 adopted in most western...

Wednesday Day Of Week Wednesday is the day of the week between Tuesday and Thu...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Shocking Be On Your Guard Police Hold Suspicion Of Befriending 140 Vulnerable People and Conning Them Out Of More Than £1m

Shocking also operate in shopping centers .... gang members will look for someone old drinking tea or coffee then go up to them asking them where did that get...

Shocking also operate in shopping centers .... gang members will look for someon...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hello !

I am writing this little blog to say "hello" as I have only recently joined the site. I care for my mum who has severe copd and you have already helped me...

I am writing this little blog to say "hello" as I have only recently joined the ...

Snippet

•11 years ago

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anyone been told they need to go onto transplant list in the near future ?

soulboy118

•11 years ago

28 Replies

I know he is very good to me ..............

but sometimes I could hit him with a bloody shovel!!!! Annec xxxxx

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

27 Replies

Any suggestions??

My Mum is only 63 years old and she has COPD, she was diagnosed a good few years back, she has her inhalors etc to take each day. My Mum now lives with me...

My Mum is only 63 years old and she has COPD, she was diagnosed a good few years...

fatpumpkin

•11 years ago

22 Replies

My mum, a quick update

Thank you all for your comments on my blog from last night, your good advice and kind comments really means so much. I arrived at my mums this morning to...

Thank you all for your comments on my blog from last night, your good advice and...

Poppin

•11 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2013

Above and beyond the call of duty

Start the day

% results of a spiromity.

Dave's nightmare

It has all come at once!

Daily Laughter

Stupid Benefits people...

AIRNERGY MACHINE DOES IT WORK

PIP 'Moving Around' consultation, have your say !

Advice needed

swimming and chlorine

Since losing the weight the records keep tumbling

Karmic news

This site is soooo frustrating!

HI FOLKS,,HOWS YOU ALL DOING... :)

Help.Am I thick or something? Please let me know.

Spiromity Results v havn't got a clue.

Short Term Memory

stress and copd

On ventolyn seretide and Spiriva and have intense itching on different parts of my body, anyone else have this problem ?

So....... how do you provide a sputum sample when you've nothing to cough up?

Muscle weakness

Harrys op.

Daily Laughter

Shocking Be On Your Guard Police Hold Suspicion Of Befriending 140 Vulnerable People and Conning Them Out Of More Than £1m

Hello !

anyone been told they need to go onto transplant list in the near future ?

I know he is very good to me ..............

Any suggestions??

My mum, a quick update

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