Rib MassageAfter reading about rib massage I decided to find out if it might help with my rib pain. I researched several massage...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...reactions4comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and...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...reactions1comment
So TiredI am on my 13th year with COPD. It has gone from each year becoming a little more difficult to now it...reactions13comments
SleepingJust found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to...reactions2comments
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...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...reactions4comments
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...reactions8comments
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...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...reactions11comments
Stomach PayI was diagnosed four years ago with my specialist stating the onset was sudden and advanced. I have been hospitalized several times...reactions1comment
Severe COPDHi Leon, I just received a phone call from Surgical Specialist about putting a Stent in my leg that is clogged up...reactions7comments
No energy!Today is one of those days I have no energy to do anything! Some days I’m good and can be very productive...reactions22comments
SpasmsI started having spasms ,and constant pain in my back and ribs , so bad that it hurt to stand or take...reactions13comments
New MemberI have copd and was on Spiriva for about a year and did not do well. Told my doctor it was not...reactions2comments
Wendy123's StoryStopped smoking 1979 and two years later was told my lungs were clear. Enjoyed great health until 86. Copd hit me hard...reactions1comment
Happy Hospital ChecklistI don't think there are many people who get excited to become admitted into the hospital, I know I don't. When allergy...reactions8comments
Hello - new hereHi All...my name is Bill, and I'm from N. Nevada (Lake Tahoe). I'm new to this website and just trying to introduce...reactions13comments
Diagnosed at 38Only smoked for around 13 years but was exposed to a lot of stuff in Iraq. Please tell me that there are...reactions14comments
