Does anyone else have excessive thirst?...Does anyone need to drink huge amounts of water daily? I drink four to five 20 oz glasses of water during the day and keep a 16 oz glass next...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Has anyone felt intense bowel pain, as if they were twisted?...Have COPD sufferers felt like their bowels are twisted vertically down the center of your abdomen? I have worked on this same theory for 3 years now. I need information...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Paying for Medications with COPD...The cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you are on medicare, like my mom was, it...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Can I do intense exercise with emphysema?...Is it OK to exercise at your maximum when you have bulbous emphysema I have a giant bulla and have read that it can rupture if stressed...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Does anyone have tips for someone going through their first flare?...Hi, I am in my first flare and must admit I have found it frightening. Any tips?... Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Diagnosis: COPD...Something isn’t right. You find you run out of breath so easy. You’re so tired and rundown. You keep coughing. Thankfully you quit smoking a while ago, so it shouldn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do you go swimming if you're on supplemental oxygen?...I was wondering how other people on supplemental oxygen are able to use a swimming pool?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Does anyone else have stomach issues?...This may sound silly but do COPD sufferers feel as if they forgot how to hold their stomach? Also has anyone experienced constant constipation for years before the breathing problems...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What can you tell me about medical marijuana?...Medical marijuana and COPD CBC oils what is the best strain for Bronco dilating COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My Therapy...Sometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing something positive, something that I can see, share...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Have any copders ever tried swimming without oxygen?...I'm very severe stage 4. I'm on 5 liters o2. There's a pool right across the street. I've always loved swimming but haven't even tried in the last 4 years...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...When you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken over your life. Unlike a broken bone or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is going on with my Mom?...Hi All, My mother who is only 67 years old, was diagnosed with CoPD about 10 (maybe more) years ago. Since moving to a new town, she never informed anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Organizing Medications for COPD...Mom wanted to remain as independent as possible. She enjoyed having our support, but didn’t want to be a burden. The first few years after her diagnosis with COPD were...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Could my partner have COPD?...Hi. My partner has been through so many tests to find out why she has this persistent cough since her heart attack a year ago. She lacks breath when shopping...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Fiberglass...Hello my name is James. I live in Maryville Tennessee and am 55 years old. I spent 30 years in the fiberglass and autobody industry - that is why I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Which side is more comfortable to sleep on for you?...When a person with COPD sleeps laying down which side is more comfortable to sleep on for you ? I have worked on this same theory for 3 years now...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Managing Your Emotions and COPD...While it’s possible to live an enjoyable life with COPD, it isn’t always easy. This chronic lung disease, which includes bronchitis and emphysema, can be challenging for both patients and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
