Sexercise and motivations...He responded sexercise. Wow. I will say there is ultimate truth in use it or lose it; I get sore muscles I didn't even remember I have....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Self help helps....Firstly, in rehab they teach you exercises - if you are new continue them for life and slowly try to make them harder - it will make your lungs... By bin there and dunit1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thinking positive!...I just can't get myself motivated.My husband does everything for me, I know that I need to excercise but just walking to the loo makes me breathless....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
Do these lung exerciser work?...I am 57 yrs old and I was just DX with COPD. My dad just passed from end stage COPD and I want to do everything I can to help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
walking with rolator...after being sick for the past 3 weeks I'm trying to get back to my exercises....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Copd...Is there any breathing excercises for for my husband to help him breath better?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Anxiety attack...Do you take medication or just proper breathing exercises?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCoping
Going to Gym with Oxygen...Has anyone here exercised at a gym successfully with portable oxygen concentrators?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
COPD Makes Things Harder, But Life is Fun...What it is, what to do when having an exacerbation, most important what not to do, breathing exercises and the importance of keeping the body moving, and... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Newbie...There is so much to read here but very well informed info I have had COPD for 3 years now and am 67 yrs old I wonder if anyone here...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Weight gain...I feel like if I could improve my breathing, I could excercise more....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExercise
Preparedness for storm situations....I do exercises with my breathing apparatus to help expand my lung capacity....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How I deal with my COPD and other conditions ...I have COPD, PTSD, anxiety, and neuropathy in my left leg the neuropathy and COPD don't let me do much exercises....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
What does "long lungs" mean?...When the doctor came back in while looking at the x-rays he asked if I ran out and exercised regularly. I said no and asked why....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Oxygen...My remedy is to use my breathing exercises , learned here ! I am experimenting , this season , with a shot of "Boost " , 95% pure Oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Pulmonary Rehab...disappointed after her monitoring my blood oxygen after a 6 minute walk, and being on some of the machines when I asked her after my 12 weeks are up, do...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Exacerbation toolkit...daily dose of Aktimel (a probiotic taken first thing and an hour before anything else - there are others which also reinforce the immune system), arm exercises...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...disappointed after her monitoring my blood oxygen after a 6 minute walk, and being on some of the machines when I asked her after my 12 weeks are up, do...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Seems like I am going downhill fast after one exacerbation ...I have exercised all my life since I quit smoking 45 years ago. I am at a lost that I have gone down hill so fast ?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
COPD in your 20's...I excercise regularly, do moderate physical work and don't smoke (previous smoking history) I get everyone on this forum knows what it is like to function...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies