thank you Jean for that information because i was a little confused because without O2 I would die and I know it because if my O2 tube comes out while i am moving around I can tell its like i am… read more
I will visit any of you at any stage of this disease or any disease you may have. I have tremendous compassion for people when we all get to the end of the road ....and we will all get there one day… read more
I call it a COPD journey has it sounds better than illness.
I believe in setting goals to help me with mine.
Small ones that I work on daily and these will lead up to my main goal further on down the path.
Please let us know your goals and how they help you achieve with beating COPD.
Respects Phil
Good morning Phil, Happy Birthday and many more
Yes I agree, it is a journey , one of which we are all familiar with, the journey can be a nice as we allow it to be
The aspirations and goals we have… read more
Well, I doubt the SoClean machine will extend the life of your mask (or face pad). Regular cleansing is more than adequate. In other words, that sounds like a "Buyer BEWARE" situation to me. If you… read more
Thank you so much Jean. I will check that site out asap. I really appreciate your help.
i have had them two times in less than a year and each time the dr puts me in hosp.and I end up in icu now surgery Monday.im scared casuse 7 yrs ago right after my copd was found I suffered a massive heart attack and to have suegery I must be off my blood thinners 10 days and now my breathing is even worse help
Talk with your doc and a good dietitian to find out how to avoid kidney stones. Many of us do develop more health issues as we age. Talk with your doc about what you can do to help yourself. Diet… read more
Has anyone else been told they have the hypoxic Drive part of COPD? My understanding is that about 2% of COPD sufferers have this. It was never explained to me very well. Just enough to make me even more frightened of all of this. I'm pretty certain the advanced stage of my COPD is also causing insomnia. I think subconsciously I'm afraid I won't wake up.
So am I certifiable? Or are these normal fears?
@A MyCOPDTeam Member I've had the same problem not being able to turn my brain off as well. My doctor gave my Temazepam 30mg, really didn't want to take a sleeping pill but for me it works great… read more
When you send me notifications, i try to open them but i get ERROR.... don’t know why, because i live in Holland?
Or is this information for USA only?
🌷Mamaria
@A MyCOPDTeam Member Happy Easter to You and by golly all of Holland !
Also pains across my chest and difficulties swallowing. Can anyone help please?
Thanks Brother,
The amount of wind I had during the time of this problem I swear I could of sailed a yacht from England across to America to visit you Brother.
@A MyCOPDTeam Member best wishes I hope you can gain some weight, hug those boys and keep up the good fight!