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have only just noticed some thing that explains alot.......all of the information booklets from BLF are for services available in ENGLAND.

this explains why, in Wales, I have been offered absolutely nothing over the past 18 months since diagnosis. Will now be seeing my GP tomorrow without the...

this explains why, in Wales, I have been offered absolutely nothing over the pas...

mishawaka

•11 years ago

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pension question

I stopped working 3 years ago, got rid of my business as well as my ex husband! lol However, I am 57 now and haven't taken my private pension and I doubt if I...

I stopped working 3 years ago, got rid of my business as well as my ex husband! ...

carolcolley

•11 years ago

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does anybody have a good diet and exercise regime for people with COPD usual interstitial pneumonia

High I have just had the onset of fibrosis (Usual interstitial pneumonia) I think. it is called. I am on a short course of corticosteroids.

High I have just had the onset of fibrosis (Usual interstitial pneumonia) I thi...

joke

•11 years ago

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Hi , I,m a newby

I was diagnosed with COPD about 12 months ago. Had a chest infection earlier this year which took a long time to clear. Was OK duing the summer but the cough...

I was diagnosed with COPD about 12 months ago. Had a chest infection earlier thi...

stonflo

•11 years ago

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..............................Pharmacy visit

............My visit to the pharmacy I walked into a chemist shop in Nottingham and asked to talk to a male pharmacist. The middle aged attractive woman I was...

............My visit to the pharmacy I walked into a chemist shop in Nottingham ...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Stoppers - a little encouragement

Adapted from a Stoptober article (http://him.uk.msn.com/health-and-fitness/10-really-good-reasons-to-quit-smoking-in-stoptober) Cough - If you’ve been smoking...

Adapted from a Stoptober article (http://him.uk.msn.com/health-and-fitness/10-re...

Toci

•11 years ago

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My grannies been telling me about her new boyfriends.......Well I mean ,at her age!.KOTC

...............................My grannies new boyfriends This is what she told me..................... I am seeing 5 gentlemen(give or take ) everyday. As...

...............................My grannies new boyfriends This is what she told ...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Mental Asylum

During a visit to a mental asylum, I asked the manager "How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?" "Well", said the director,...

During a visit to a mental asylum, I asked the manager "How do you determine whe...

CornishBrian

•11 years ago

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Is anyone attending the BLF Meet the Experts in Newcastle

I am going down to Newcastle to the BLF meet the experts on the 19th October the forum as I understand is regarding IPF is anyone else here going ? Eck

I am going down to Newcastle to the BLF meet the experts on the 19th October the...

Eck1234

•11 years ago

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My partner has sarcoidosis and has been offered the flu jab by his work. Is there any reason why he shouldn't have?

SJ2013

•11 years ago

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Good morning :)

Good morning how is everyone doing? Hope all have a good start for the day. I start to feel a bit better today. Have as normal at the time a fight with the...

Good morning how is everyone doing? Hope all have a good start for the day. I s...

Coccobo

•11 years ago

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Daily Laughter Tuesday

Daily Laughter Tuesday Good happy Tuesday my friends Please enjoy them Best wishes Berwick sorry im not true sorry im not happy sorry im not you… ...

Daily Laughter Tuesday Good happy Tuesday my friends Please enjoy them Be...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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i took on the DLA and won !!!

today i had my appeal hearing as my mobilty car was taken away in may due to the dla saying i was no longer entitled to it , i asked for a reconcideration and...

today i had my appeal hearing as my mobilty car was taken away in may due to the...

tracey1971

•11 years ago

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HI I GET ALOT OF CRAMP IN MY LEGS AT NITE WHEN I,M TRYING TO SLEEP. IS THIS COMMON WITH HAVING COPD. ANY IDEAS WHAT WOULD HELP. THANKS MAGS.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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anyone selling a crap machine

jojo56

•11 years ago

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Sarcoidosis

Could someone tell me what this is please. I have been reading the questions and blogs and was wondering if this is something to do with IPF. Thank you.

Could someone tell me what this is please. I have been reading the questions and...

caz59

•11 years ago

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Diagnosis of IPF

Hi all, Can anyone tell me how the consultants officially diagnose IPF? do they have to do biopsies or look into the lungs to get a proper diagnoses? or do...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me how the consultants officially diagnose IPF? do they ...

caz59

•11 years ago

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Holidays I

Hi everyone, well I am either going out of my mind or I have lost the plot full stop. I cannot for the life in me remember which insurance co I went with for...

Hi everyone, well I am either going out of my mind or I have lost the plot full...

meike

•11 years ago

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Look At My Dogs on Facebook. MATTCASS

Sorry for the delay I'm still restricted to one finger, my name is matt strachan from edinburgh on Facebook

Sorry for the delay I'm still restricted to one finger, my name is matt strachan...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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"MUM LOOK AT THAT OLD LADY!!!"

What a lovely start to the day the sun had its hat on,and i couldnt wait to get out.So got ready to go up the docs for flu jab.Itook gerties cover off and i...

What a lovely start to the day the sun had its hat on,and i couldnt wait to get ...

longlungs

•11 years ago

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does anyone know how you stand at work with copd as I have just been told by my manager that they will have to do a risk assesment ?

jean115

•11 years ago

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CHANGE OF MEDICATION

Have severe Emphysema/COPD on oxygen 24/7 was diagnosed more than 25 years ago despite everything keep positive. Saw my Consultant last week (see him every 6...

Have severe Emphysema/COPD on oxygen 24/7 was diagnosed more than 25 years ago d...

halsa

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Take your time, relax and enjoy a good read........THEN IT'S WINTER

.......................................Then it's Winter You know...Time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems...

.......................................Then it's Winter You know...Time has a w...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Hope someone can advise, thank you. I have recently been in hospital with Pneumonia and Pleurisy. I was told to have an chest x ray 6 weeks after I came out,...

Hope someone can advise, thank you. I have recently been in hospital with Pneumo...

caz59

•11 years ago

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what is the diagnosing reading for COPD in pft? fev1<80 or fev1/fvc<70?

Im 28 yrs and have fev1 76% and 79% (post bronchodilator) ; fvc 80% and 81% ( post bronchodilator) and fev1/fvc 80%. Do I have COPD? Most websites I have come...

Im 28 yrs and have fev1 76% and 79% (post bronchodilator) ; fvc 80% and 81% ( po...

dddine

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Good morning

Good morning all you lovely people hope you all have a lovely day :)

pamela67

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Grief!

15 minute visits in the care services. Most of that would NOT be in care but in paperwork, this care bill stinks! Not even travel time between visits. Grsss...

15 minute visits in the care services. Most of that would NOT be in care but in...

Is4bell4

•11 years ago

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MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE......any one else have problems with it?

I made a stir fry on Saturday with Soya Sauce and within hours I developed a headache, tight chest and wheezing.. its never happened before and I don't know if...

I made a stir fry on Saturday with Soya Sauce and within hours I developed a hea...

knitter

•11 years ago

20 Replies

Daily Laughter Monday

Daily Laughter Monday Good happy Monday my friends Hope your weekend was a good one Just to give you an up date on Teghan she is well still sleepy which...

Daily Laughter Monday Good happy Monday my friends Hope your weekend was a g...

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Another beautiful day not wasted.

I decided to walk the road where I spent the first 25 years of my life, I started at my Dads house and headed up the hill as I have done a few times since...

I decided to walk the road where I spent the first 25 years of my life, I starte...

dall05

•11 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2013

have only just noticed some thing that explains alot.......all of the information booklets from BLF are for services available in ENGLAND.

pension question

does anybody have a good diet and exercise regime for people with COPD usual interstitial pneumonia

Hi , I,m a newby

..............................Pharmacy visit

Stoppers - a little encouragement

My grannies been telling me about her new boyfriends.......Well I mean ,at her age!.KOTC

Mental Asylum

Is anyone attending the BLF Meet the Experts in Newcastle

My partner has sarcoidosis and has been offered the flu jab by his work. Is there any reason why he shouldn't have?

Good morning :)

Daily Laughter Tuesday

i took on the DLA and won !!!

HI I GET ALOT OF CRAMP IN MY LEGS AT NITE WHEN I,M TRYING TO SLEEP. IS THIS COMMON WITH HAVING COPD. ANY IDEAS WHAT WOULD HELP. THANKS MAGS.

anyone selling a crap machine

Sarcoidosis

Diagnosis of IPF

Holidays I

Look At My Dogs on Facebook. MATTCASS

"MUM LOOK AT THAT OLD LADY!!!"

does anyone know how you stand at work with copd as I have just been told by my manager that they will have to do a risk assesment ?

CHANGE OF MEDICATION

Take your time, relax and enjoy a good read........THEN IT'S WINTER

Pulmonary Fibrosis

what is the diagnosing reading for COPD in pft? fev1<80 or fev1/fvc<70?

Good morning

Grief!

MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE......any one else have problems with it?

Daily Laughter Monday

Another beautiful day not wasted.

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