Cramping in rib cageI was surprised to see the article on people with COPD experiencing cramps in the rib cage. I've been having these cramps...reactions6comments
Rib CrampsI was recently diagnosed with COPD, however, before then, I had cramping in my ribs from time to time over the past...reactions3comments
To work or notI've been being treated for COPD for almost eight years, I just turned 61. I recently began seeing a pulmonary MD back...reactions3comments
I am a messI was diagnosed with emphysema in 2003 and until a week ago was able to cope with inhalers. I am 63 years...reactions5comments
HiHope everyone is breathing well today. I have already written my story but I am wanting to ask a question and don`t...reactions1comment
DebraKay's StoryI am 58 years old and I was told I have COPD 10 years ago. I went on an inhaler and never...reactions2comments
Cramps in my side.I was diagnosed with COPD 3 weeks ago. I already had asthma and had quit smoking one year ago. I was given...reactions34comments
Lorna's StoryI am 63 years old and mine started 2015. My left rib and under breast area - I get these I call...reactions3comments
About MyselfI am 58 years old and have COPD. I was told 2 years ago. I have real shortness of breath all the...reactions1comment
Colleen K's StoryI'm 57 years old and my story started in 2005. I had a failed back surgery and put on disability from a...reactions5comments
About meHi, I was expected to have COPD 33 years ago, the doctor didn't explain it, but told me he would give me...reactions1comment
THANK YOU, WRITING HELPSHello, I was having a hard time trying to sleep so I finally just got up and got on my computer. I...reactions3comments
InventionThis isn't really my story, it's a request. I wish someone out there would invent a device that could be worn on...reactions6comments
FALLING OFF THE PRECIPICE!!Anyone with stage 4 COPD will remember the time that they seemed to be walking around alright, just slightly out of breath...reactions4comments
COPD NewbieLast summer my younger brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Ten days later he was dead. He was 60 years...reactions8comments
Well I did smoke but I didn't think this would happen!Well you know what though I did and by the time I had accepted the fact and started to work on my...reactions1comment
No, I never smoked. Seriously.My COPD stems from a lifelong birth defect. Originally diagnosed as needing a "pectus excavatum" at about 6 months to keep my...reactions2comments
One more thingOn top of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, having chemo for a rare cutaneous cancer, I found out I have COPD. This news...reactions2comments
LVRSHi, I am 61 years old and have had COPD since I was 48. I am now at 24% capacity. I try...reactions6comments
PELICAN STUDYI would like to let you know about a study about oxygen use going on that will help others and make you...reactions2comments
