Feeling sick all the time
I feel blotted and swelled in my stomach and feel like I have something sitting on my chest
Hi Sherr t, and thanks for sharing how you are feeling currently. You may be aware there are many symptoms that can be associated with this condition. For some folks, it can include stomach bloating, swelling, and even, as you described, a heavy weight on one's chest. How long have you felt this way? If the symptoms you've described persist, or worsen even, you may want to reach out to your physician.
What do you think?
Since your post is from about 4 hours ago, how are you feeling now?
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)Hello Sherry T
I have had stomach bloating for the last for years since I was released from the hospital four years ago. My Drs. are not sure If it's the medication or what I am eating. I believe it could be a little of both. All I know is that I hate it.
It definitely interferes with breathing from my diaphragm, and I find that breathing from the diaphragm does make breathing easier when things get really bad. It can even be used all of the time with practice.
Hi damienco2 - thank you for lending your own support and encouragement here. We also appreciate you sharing your personal experience managing this condition with the community.
We value both your input and your feedback.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
Hi j@Sherrytust read tha inflated lungs can cause that bloated or pressurized feeling also get your liver out if it is enlarged. Alpha 1 and COPD have a connection.
Hi Sherry t, and thanks for your post. I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way (bloated), and that you are feeling pressure in your chest. You also did say that you re feeling this way (sick), 'all the time'.
If these feelings are persisting, or even getting worse, you may want to discuss it with your physician. What do you think?
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
