Exacerbation

By doggy

1 min read

I had a good one last night. 3 in the morning thought I was going to die, bad shortness of breath, too out of breath to use a rescue inhaler, just kept gasping for air, triggered me to urinate, couldn't make it to the bathroom, lucky I had something to pee in, lasted about 10 minutes, I've had these before, but this was a bad one, got thru it, but today still feel the effects today.

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Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
Hi <inline-mention username="doggy" user-id="2475922"/>, and thanks for sharing your story here with the community. I am sorry you went through this last night and hope you continue to improve as the day progresses. During an exacerbation, involuntary urination can be quite common for some patients diagnosed with COPD. There has been a good deal of conversation here, within our community, on that very topic. I thought this article would be a good place for you to begin: https://copd.net/living/an-embarrassing-situation. It's also understandable that, immediately following an exacerbation, it may take some time for you to return to feeling more normal. These flare-ups can take their toll on one's body and mind. You may want to be somewhat patient with yourself as you allow yourself time to recover. I thought you might gain some additional insight from this article, which focuses on that aspect of managing one's COPD: https://copd.net/living/after-flare-up. I do hope you find this information is helpful in a practical way. Please do check back and let us know how you're doing as the day(s) move forward. All the best, Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
CommunityMember727 Member
i also had proplems yesterday & through out the night...here wear a pull up adult underwear 
1. SamanthaSarube Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember843" user-id="4721759"/>, what a scary experience! I'm glad to hear your power is back and you are doing better. How are you feeling today? All the best, Sam S. (<a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>, team member). 
2. Melissa.Arnold Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember843" user-id="4721759"/> My heart goes out to you and I'm so relieved to hear you made it through the night. Do you feel like it might be worth it to get additional battery backup or other alternatives for power? You might also want to contact your local emergency services -- many places have a list of people with specific needs that they will work to help first in the event of a power outage or disaster. I hope you can get some good rest now that the power is back! Take care. -Melissa, <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>copd.net</a> team
phylred Member
this is my second time in over a year. so far it over two weeks. i use inhalers two to three times a day. sleep with oxygen..my cough is so dry i just have a hard time getting it up...i start shaking and cant breath...just started taking predisone from urgent care dr not in this week... appt not till another week..
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 <inline-mention username="phylred" user-id="2461949"/> Hi phylred, and thanks for joining in this conversation about COPD exacerbations. It sounds like this flare-up has lasted over two weeks (am I reading that correctly?) I understand how you must be feeling, not really be able to cough out the mucus with this dry cough persisting. If you don't feel you can wait for the next appointment, in another week, you may want to consider moving the appointment up, so it is sooner. What do you think? Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
2. doggy Member
 <inline-mention username="phylred" user-id="2461949"/> yea Prednisone has helped me,gave me a good appetite too
doggy Member
With COPD my favorite time is when I'm sleeping,no COPD in my dreams,then I wake up in morning and the nightmare reality starts
1. CommunityMember1437 Member
 <inline-mention username="doggy" user-id="2475922"/> Hi my name is Hazel. I just joined the group. I seen yours and I know how scary that is, terror! I have had like 5 or more attacks like that, where it hit me so suddenly and so bad, hyperventilating with gasps of little air in and out, trying to stay calm while feeling like i would surely die, it is the wirst feeling ever. Nobody knows really without going through it. But God bless you, I will remember you in my prayers.
2. Melissa.Arnold Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember1437" user-id="4751697"/> Hi, Hazel! Welcome to the community. 😀 I hope you find us to be a good source of information and support. Looking forward to getting to know you! -Melissa, <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>copd.net</a> team