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I use a stool to sit down and shower I also have a hand held shower head The best thing my husband got me a cushion to sit on It's the Type S go cushion 39.99 on web site and 29.99 on eBay It is… read more
Weather definitely effects my copd
When it is very cold it is hard to breathe. I cover my mouth and nose with a scarf or something. I live in NC so I don't have to deal with that often
The worse is… read more
good asw
Also diaphramic breathing i helpful
D if so did you get your perscription from your COPD doctor and if so how are you doing on it
Well done to you.
I was on a low dosage of Xanax when I lived in Ohio and it really helped a lot and I only took it when things got really bad. Since I have moved to Georgia and have a new doctor he will not prescribe it and says that it is bad for me? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dan
I was having severe panic attacks when going out. My GP put me on gabapentin. It is helped me a lot.
Was diagnosed with COPD some years ago ,but diagnosis wasn't conclusive. Another consultant
said Asthma but not conclusive . Had Pleurisy which scarred left lung ,left me in a lot of pain on left side which I still suffer from . Flairs up if I get a cold or flu and mucus production flairs up as well. Constantly trying to clear it
Have been to GP on countless occasions and get the same answer : chest sounding and all clear ,but I feel constantly congested. Have inhaler at night & morning and… read more
I have the capsules but I have noticed that many of them are only 1/2 to3/4 full. I am going to finish those but will not buy any more of those. I also have the extract that’s easier to take. Just… read more
Rex2 I started out at 3 . If you are happy with the way it does, then they probably will leave it where it is.
My GP seems reluctant to prescribe it. I wonder why. Cost perhaps?
Morphine is often prescribed at late stages of COPD. It relieves the anxiety of being sob. It does help, according to friends who have used it.