Rib MassageAfter reading about rib massage I decided to find out if it might help with my rib pain. I researched several massage businesses and found a massage therapist who had...reactions3comments
Chronic BronchitisI was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis many years ago. I’ve had a recent flare where I ended up in the ER. They have much better medication than I have at...reactions4comments
Doctor Knows Best?Recently I changed doctors. At suggestion of primary care physician, I called for second opinion to a pulmonologist he recommended. I was not unhappy with my current doctor, but reached...reactions5comments
Don't Wait to Make Lifestyle ChangesI don't think I've ever told my story here. I think I commented once, years ago. In as much as my heart aches for those in advanced stages, my goal...reactions3comments
Goals Before I GoMy breathing was becoming more labored and I couldn’t cross the room without having to sit down to regain my breath. My son was always asking what could he do...reactions21comments
FECO for COPDHello. I was a life long Marlboro user and up to 2 packs a day. After 40 years I have COPD and emphysema. I learned how to make FECO as...reactions14comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and decreasing diet, although can do a flight of...reactions7comments
Working with COPDWorking with COPD gets harder for me everyday. I work in dietary at a living center. The heat and humidity is horrible for me. I have to do breathing treatments...reactions1comment
SleepingJust found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to know what some of you may have done...reactions2comments
So TiredI am on my 13th year with COPD. It has gone from each year becoming a little more difficult to now it seems each month brings new problems. In March...reactions13comments
Bad timingI have been treated for sinus issues ever since we moved to Kentucky. This last year was terrible weather due to climate change and I assumed the sinus issues were...reactions3comments
My Every Day PainMy pain is everyday but I keep a lot of it to myself. I don’t like to complain about it. People don’t see the pain. They only see what’s on...reactions3comments
Getting alongI don't go very far nowadays. Sleep all day in my chair. On oxygen now so I catch my wind faster. Been retired now for 10 years, thought I would...reactions4comments
End stage copd with nodules and 25% lung functioni have had copd since the year 2000 i have been on oxygen for 10 years now that it has got worse my family does not understand or except i...reactions5comments
Action PlanHI folks Just got home from hospital where I learned after having receive emergency I.V. and inhaler facemask to inhale yet more drugs that when your doctor gives you a...reactions5comments
Stomach PayI was diagnosed four years ago with my specialist stating the onset was sudden and advanced. I have been hospitalized several times and on the last occasion suffered atrial fibrillation...reactions1comment
Severe COPDHi Leon, I just received a phone call from Surgical Specialist about putting a Stent in my leg that is clogged up 95% ,they said my LUNG Doctor does not...reactions7comments
Really beginning to see this is not going to end well...Hi I am a 64 year old retired stonemason and ex smoker who lived my whole life being invincible to every thing bad. Great health able to work all the...reactions8comments
Stage 4 COPD With NodulesWell I was shocked to wake up in the hospital being told I had end stage COPD. (4). I had COPD , however, I used inhalers and I was fine...reactions6comments
SpasmsI started having spasms ,and constant pain in my back and ribs , so bad that it hurt to stand or take a deep breath, or lift even a coffee...reactions13comments
