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
Looking for adviceHello everyone - has anyone had any experience with getting liquid oxygen? I'm in the process of trying to switch from compressors...reactions8comments
