Hi David, I also did this for about a year then My muscles got week and shaky when I did anything then I started to lose muscle mass..I was told By my family doctor it was because of the meds that i was taking breaking down my muscles,then told by my pulmo that he didn't know what would cause it " for me to be more active" I just learned to live with it and took over the counter foot and leg cramp pills ( they help ).. But now the muscle pain,cramping,spasms is gone and after a year and I have no muscles mass left but I'm starting to try and rebuild them with light weight therapy and walking..I hope things get better for you..Just keep asking questions and learn as much as you can, I wish I would have sooner. stay strong

Exercise hell I'm a roofer how much more exercise do I suppose to do so that's bull climb up a ladder with 90 lb on your back and I need more exercise that's not it take 4 250mg magnisasm pills and one potassium eat Yogurt And A Banana A Day Looks Like We Got To Do The Dr Job For Them And Find Out For Ourself Thank Goodness For Google

I think all pulmos say the same thing get out and excersize I often think "gee that's a great idea I wonder why I didn't think of that Oh now I know I can't breathe" so that is why I want a pulmo man with COPD

I use Spiriva and always have side affects too. But, actually COPD is nothing more than a pain in the ass side effect. So just work through the discomfort and exercise, exercise. No retreat and no surrender. Don't back down and stand your ground. Tonight do a few push ups, okay! Just do it. ..

wasn't sure if the pickle juice trick worked.. guess it doesn't.. I get the cramps in my feet and toes almost every night have to get right out of bed and stand on the floor to get any relief from them...