Thanks @A MyCOPDTeam Member 🙂
I have developed fibrosis as a result of so many infections and flair ups. I no this is diffrent then COPD, it goes along with other lung diseases. Has anybody else developed this.? Where do i go to meet people with this?
Wow. 5 years ago. I have been struggling with copd for many years. about three years ago they added fibrosis to my diagnosis . I went to Dr. Goggle and they said I had about 2 years left. I just asked… read more
I've read up and in my state my insurance will pay for only 1 device portable or in home and I have to sign a 5 year contract with them that's all fine and dandy but I want portable I don't need one in home just while out and about at times..... What's best the one that you have to buy the oxygen tanks for or the one that purifies the air and delivers to u ???
Hi Jean,
Just want to say you are very knowledgeable and give excellent answers . The group is lucky to have you as a member .
Breathe well .
I have been feeling a lot of tightness in my shoulders and the back of my neck lately. I am assuming because I breathe so hard???? Just wondering if anyone else felt this. Also my lips have been chapping really bad for the past month. Any ideas?
Ha! I just hopped on here to inquire about my current shoulder pain and saw your post above about the anxiety meds....I forgot to take mine today! Thanks for the accidental reminder @A MyCOPDTeam… read more
I have just finished steroids and antibiotics for an exaserbation but its still there. Can I start a second course of steroids even though its only 12 days since I finished the previous course ?
I would be careful with too many steroids unless your pulmonologist recommends it.
mostly common sense. don't leave mean or vulgar comments, or say hurtful things
Does anyone else get TOTALLY exhausted just taking a shower? It seem to really wear me out. I don't know what I can do to make this subside.
I turn my oxygen up to four liters wear it in shower along with my chair. I have everything on the tub in reach. The towel is close so I can reach it while seated. This works pretty well for me.
Here it is free as well, usually breathing exercises, how to use lung function breatherliser, , workout on treadmill, exercises one can do on bed, walking properly, sounds funny, mainly posture… read more
I have read it decreases the effort to breath and thought I would put it out for answers
You may Google it
Thank you
Denny decided to try them in a very low dose, 20 mg. He's dealing with severe vision loss and a great deal of pain - my brave hero! Max he's used is one in am and one at bedtime. The brand is Hemp-Bridge. I saw ads on tv for Harrelson's Own, again a low dose, 25 mg. I ordered a bottle and the directions recommend 1 - 2/day. They have a coating on them, sort of fuzzy. How do they help me?? Appetite - finally something that "allows" me to eat without my stupid "cry" thing kicking in which… read more
@A MyCOPDTeam Member, @A MyCOPDTeam Member and @A MyCOPDTeam Member - thanks very much!! I do appreciate your comments. And @A MyCOPDTeam Member - enjoy that THC - oh for the good old days 😉. The… read more