Jeremy

By Jeremy75

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I guess I've had COPD for awhile, just wasn't sure of the signs and symptoms. Actually thought it was my weight gain, but I've been to ER numerous times over shortness of breath. ER gives you a breathing treatment, sends you on your way.

Well I finally got a recommendation for a pulmonologist, did my tests, finally had a diagnosis. She told me I had moderate COPD, so my first diagnosis was already stage 2. Makes me wonder how long I was actually struggling, but anyway, I'm doing the things that I have to do to try and be some kinda normal, but some days it's really hard to do. Thanks for allowing me to share. God bless.

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Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C Moderator
<inline-mention username="Jeremy75" user-id="4154173"/> Thanks for sharing your story with us. My guess is you were struggling for quite a while with what was actually the beginning of COPD. I'm so glad you found out and can now move forward with treating it and helping yourself. Try not to be discouraged by "those days". You're going to have them now and then, but you'll also have plenty of really good days -especially if you take care of yourself. Do what the doctor says, take your meds (if you're on them), get sleep and moderate exercise, and try to enjoy life. I thought you might find this article a helpful place to begin. https://copd.net/living/6-things-new-diagnosis Take care! Lyn (COPD site moderator)
Jeremy75 Member
Thank you Lyn, yeah "those"days are really uncomfortable, I do take my meds which really isn't that much, I'm in spiriva, Albuterol, and symbicort,I do them quite often, well except spiriva that's just every morning, now I guess I have a case of acute bronchitis, I'm on meds for that also, it just seems never ending, and I know I have a long way to go, I just gotta take the good with the bad I suppose, but I'm so glad I'm in this group, you guys have been very helpful, plus it gives me someone that knows what I'm talking about, everybody else is just like, dam you got corona, they just don't know, but anyways, I appreciate you all, have a blessed day.
1. Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C Moderator
 We're so happy we can help, even in a small way. Any questions or comments you have - just fire away. That's what we're here for. Lyn (COPD site moderator)
Jackie English Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Jeremy75" user-id="4154173"/> Thanks for sharing your story. There are some great articles here that are great resources for newly diagnosed along with others who have had it for year's.. -Jackie (moderator)