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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
I'm a co2 retainer and oxygen is supposed to be between 88 and 92 with your oxygen levels to be safe
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
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
Yes I get very short winded every time I bend over and not sure why but I'm on home oxygen and perhaps bending over cuts off oxygen supply,love to hear anyone else have this problem thx
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?