Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no official...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPD...COPD brings with it many challenges, one in particular is the increased difficulty of everyday tasks. When your breathing is labored and you often feel exhausted, so many daily tasks...Reactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Now Is Not The Time To Be Stubborn...Are you the type of person that leans into the medical help that is provided, or are you the type that runs away as fast as possible? Maybe you have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Staying Active...Staying active with COPD is often easier said than done. What tips or strategies do you have for staying active with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
10 Things You Might Not Know About COPD...COPD is a complex and intricate group of conditions. Even for those who educate and familiarize themselves with this condition regularly, there are always new things to learn and new...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Long-term smoker...Started smoking at the age of 11, stealing a few at a time from my mothers cigarettes, by the time I was 14 I was smoking a pack a day...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
After effects of induced coma...I was wondering has anyone had been in and induced coma because of there respiratory failure I was wondering why I have awaken with neuropathy from the top of my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
RIB CRAMP...Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD August 2012. I have cramps in every part of my body that's possible, different day brings a cramp in legs, arms, fingers, toes, face...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
It's a Genetic Thing: Alpha 1...In 1989, my youngest sister through labs was told she has low Antitrypsin counts and perhaps she and siblings should be tested for Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. We had family...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New on Oxygen...I got on oxygen last week and am curious to know if I am harming myself with or without.. A friend got all freaked when I got on it. My...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
DX 2 weeks ago...The Dr. DX me 2 weeks ago. I DX myself almost 2 years ago and had a huge problem getting help from medical society. They always knew about my cronic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Rib Cramp too...I was so relieved to see that others experience this. I have thought that it might be a heart attack and have worried about it. My cardio says my heart...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Well Balanced Affordable Meals for COPD...I live on Social Security. I have no other income, I don't get food stamps or low income housing. I am telling you this so you know you can eat...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Initial Thoughts As A Caregiver...Just before my mom was diagnosed with COPD, I was living in Central Florida working my dream job, at Disney World. Every day I was busy making guests laugh and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges, Part 4 - Microwave Cooking with COPD...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 1, part 2, and part 3. When it comes to cooking, for people with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Showering...Showering seems like such a basic thing, but for many with COPD, it’s no easy task. What strategies have you tried to ease the burden of showering?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
JAMES...I was up in Oklahoma and feeding the cows and horses, and went to get the keys to my neighbor's truck to go to pick up some feed boxes, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
It's been a heck of a year....I quit smoking about 25 years ago. Diagnosed with COPD about 5 years ago. About 2 years ago I was diagnosed with a condition called polymyalgia rheumatica. Had to be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cramps and COPD...In August 2010 I had a bi-lateral mastectomy because of cancer. I thought these cramps were from something to do with that. Wow! What an eye opener for me. Never...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Going to Gym with Oxygen...Has anyone here exercised at a gym successfully with portable oxygen concentrators? I'm planning a trial of this soon because my pulmonary rehab has run out. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
