COPD & crampsI have been having rib cramps since being diagnosed. I have also had prior history of chronic costochondritis, very bad cramping of...reactions2comments
Great informationI am 73 and was diagnosed with COPD two years ago. I have almost all the symptoms in the article. I was...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
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
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
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
DeterminedI grew up with both my parents smoking (in the house) and all the adult relatives. There were ash trays in every...reactions1comment
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
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
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
