Diagnosed with upper lobe cance...Variety of pain meds, etc....Coming to terms with ‘the end’ is really weird. Wife and daughter are a godsend though....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a Necessity...I enjoyed the time with my family, but I paid for it the next day and the following week....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesBreathingFlares Triggers
Inhalants...I paid a small copay for the machine and I get the abluterol for nothing....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
COPD and AFIB...Went for a follow up Tuesday and was sent to the hospital because he had afib and pain in his back....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Pneumonia Yes it was so WORTH IT!...All made it, knowing the grandchildren had snotty noses and my new Son in law was feeling some ear pain and congestion, but timing was timing....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTravel
How much exercise is too much?...Is it a case of no pain no gain? Should I exercise as hard as I can now to reap the benefits later?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 replies
Is this another side effect of COPD?...I does not cause pain, I have no swelling or tingling. But it is kinda scary. Does anyone else have this issue?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSide EffectsExercise
A lonely journey!...She has been confused these past couple.days and her left foot has swollen with pain. Can anyone tell me what their experience of this disease is?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Medicare part D...For the last few years I have had BCN and I paid 0.00 for my Spiriva Respimat. I have tried Breztri and it doesn't work for my....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCost
UPdate on Lung Cancer and COPD...Yes, my body went against me and yes the RA went nuts and attacked my eyes (tear ducts), salivary glands and added some dryness to my lungs....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCoping
Are my concerns around COVID and COPD valid?...The only change in the past year is very very occasional tightness/pain in my chest which is relieved by 2 paracetamol....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Care giver advise for end stage copd...Anything close to planning brings pain and anxiety to my mom so I tend to limit those discussions....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Compression Socks I am in Love ! ...Yes folks, after fighting with my thoughts for the last 6 months or so about trying compression socks, yet having a pair, I finally HAD to take the plunge...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceTravel
Drugs to treat COPD...I was searching for why I have rib pain and it brought me here....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Out w Bang In w Bang for 2023 & 2024 Update...Should let you know or just tell you that a 12 lead EKG was ran on me besides having shortness of breath and they found were I had had a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments38 repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
Zehyr Valve...Pink paint isn't helpful! Be well and stay strong. Cynthia...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesSurgeryTreatment
What does the future hold, Stage 2 at an early age...Since the end of may, I had been having issues with shortness of breath, chest pain, overall lethargy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Side Effects of Antibiotics...I woke up at 0230 in extreme pain and came within an inch of calling for an ambulance....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesSide Effects
Weak Diaphragm. Advice?...Feel free to let me know some of the basic things I can start doing to improve my quality of life which has been lowered a bit lately....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies