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
I'm afraidI am new to COPD. I have been having trouble breathing and finally I went to the ER. The doctors told me...reactions4comments
Eerie symptoms...I am afraid to go to sleep at night...not for fear of not waking, but of waking. I awake every one to...reactions4comments
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
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
