COPD and abdominal bloating...I was wondering if anyone had experienced upper abdominal bloating from minimal activity such as climbing upstsirs?...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will be affected by this common...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Care of Those That Care For Us...It is important to remember that our caregivers need some caring of their own. As hard as it is to live with a chronic illness like COPD, our caregivers live...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Dental Work...I have had difficulty finding a dentist / oral surgeon / prosthodontist to deal with dental problems. A bridge had to be removed because the anchor teeth cracked, and the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Four Things All COPD Patients Should Have...There are 15 million people in the U.S. with a diagnosis of COPD. Each one experiences this disease in unique ways. Some have mild COPD, while others have it severe...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hospital admissions ...On Friday morning my wife was taken by blue lights to resus and was given treatment at our local accident and emergency department where she was given steroids and some...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have COPD...Where I live, here in Illinois, we have to be prepared for everything because of our weather. We have windy, cold winters. In the spring and summer, we have thunderstorms...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
To stop smoking - a suggestion for what it is worth...I smoked for perhaps 40 years. I had been thinking about stopping but had no real willpower to do so. For me, the key was being very busy. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lack of doctors in NSW Australia...In Australia, at the moment we are seeing a large reduction in medical knowledge with physical doctors being replaced with online doctors. Knowledge and medical assistance are now being placed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bamboo duvet...I am in hospital with my 12th chest infection in a year (COPD) It has just occurred to me 🙈 I have a feather duvet!!! Can anyone please recommend a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Attending Alpha-1 Education Day...I’m so excited! I will attend my first in-person Alpha-1 education day in over three years. You all know why: Covid. Alpha-1 is a genetic liver disorder that can cause...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's a Spring Thing...Yesterday I saw the first robin of the year. It is always a delight because this is when we know that spring is coming. It’s been a long and cold...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
mild centrilobular emphysematous changes predominantly in the upper lobes...Hi everyone, After some advice please if anyone knows what this means mild centrilobular emphysematous changes predominantly in the upper lobes thanks Caroline...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysema
Increasing Your Pulse Oxygen Levels With COPD...After my mom’s diagnosis, we were all trying to learn how we could help support her health. After learning about pulse oximetry, we felt we had something to measure. Her...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
CBD Gummies and Tramadol interactions....I bought CBD Gummies and I also take Tramadol 50 mg. It almost killed me. Anyone else done this?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesMedical Marijuana
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems ...This week I needed antibiotics to hopefully hold off pneumonia. There was changes in my breathing and mucus color. My doctor responded immediately and ordered steroid and antibiotic prescription. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessFlares Treatment
