53 Years Old with End StageI am 53 and was diagnosed in 2012 with COPD and all the other stuff that comes with it! January 2016 I...reactions12comments
To the 53 year old with COPDHello, No you don't give up - I know what you are going through. I have COPD myself since 2011. And yes...reactions6comments
TrilogyGot it several months ago had strong pressure, then they put on new filter and I can barely feel it. They are...reactions2comments
MeI have been diagnosed, with emphysema. Have shadows, scars, and crystallization in lungs. Still working. Have other issues besides this. I walk...reactions1comment
Life with AnimalsWe have had standard poodles for over 45 years, unfortunately last week we had to put Tegan to sleep. She was an...reactions2comments
A life with COPDI am 64, was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago at that time I went to pulmonary therapy. I did the 12...reactions8comments
80 Year Old FemaleI am 80 year old female on oxygen 24/7. Diagnosed with COPD about 5 years or more...reactions4comments
New hereI was told 3 years ago I had COPD. I don't smoke so how did I get this? I am 46 years...reactions4comments
OxygenI am new. I live in Canada. My doctor retired. I was lucky because she referred me to her friend (doctor). Long...reactions6comments
COPD and RSVMy name is Sharyn Goodwin and I have COPD. Have had it a long time. The doctor says I have stage 4...reactions4comments
MiracleMy experience with COPD was over ten years ago with a wonderful guy I met in west Texas. At that time he...reactions1comment
Cramping in lung cage areaI submitted a story before about realizing that I wasn't the only one experiencing cramping under my rib cage. I have been...reactions2comments
Diagnosed at the ripe old age of 38Hello everybody, my name is Cathy and I live in beautiful South Carolina. I'm 55 now so I've lived with emphysema for...reactions12comments
COPD/emphysemaI'm 78 - well, 79 this month. I was diagnosed years ago and have had more shortness of breath lately since I...reactions1comment
No money for medsMy insurance company doesn't even sell any COPD meds, it's express scripts, if I order at Walmart or a local drugstore it's...reactions4comments
Bowel movementsI am a 66-year-old male that has COPD and when I get really short of breath and stressed I lose control of...reactions6comments
How to start the morningI have lots of mucus and coughing in the morning (and, sometimes vomiting). I have found a solution that helps to get...reactions5comments
Rib cramps, bloating and leg painI am 65 and have been told I only have 40% lung function. I've had bloating and three rib cramps and like...reactions8comments
Bowel ControlI have a problem of when I get in breathing distress, I have the urge for a bowel movement. I have to...reactions9comments
Diagnosed at 67I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 67, I am now 71 and my symptoms are somewhat worse: chest cramps, difficulties...reactions2comments
