For 18 years I was being treated for asthma, self treating really for I just puffed my albuteral inhalers till I ran out,when the panic disorder fell in my lap, I came to a complete standstill and relating on others to get my inhalers, Along the way I married,divorced,became and alcoholic.that didn't help anore so I stopped to grow up with my older kids,soon I discovered vicodin,percocetss and boy they made me feel good.then I met my boyfriend I still have now, 2-10-09. I was surprised with a 7 lb. Baby boy. Life was great! By oct 14 2010 I couldnt walk five foot before I had to sit to breath and urinate on myself, then it all went blank, I woke up 9 days later from life support giving me this copd diagnoses. Here I lay with a cord in my nose, can't hold my son,and I just read on web md that I will be dead soon. Does anyone wanna give me a tip for now I want to live more than ever. I'm 35 years old. Pls help me somebodyO
hi notready, am i to assume that you are in stage 4 of copd? i also assume that you are under the constant care of a doctor. what does your doctor have to say? i don't have any personal experience with no do i know anyone with copd i just know of it. i'm certainly grateful that you found this site and it will hopefully give you support from other copd suffers. i'm so sorry hun....i have a chronic illness that has me bedridden most of this past year. i'm here if you'd like to talk about anything. i wish i could offer you more. my very best to you and give that baby boy a kiss from support groups.
i dont know alot about copd. i have known a couple people with it though. the way i look at it is it is up to the lord when it is your time to go. there have been people who have fought for a long time when they are in your situation and they lived for several years. my heart breaks for you. i am so sorry you are going through this. i wish there was something i could say that could help you more with your situation. you will be in my prayers.
Please take heart. My mom has been in and out of the hospiital numeorus times over the past five years. Each and every time, the outlook was grim but she pulled thru it . Have faith and exercise your inner stubborness. For my mom, it has been her best blessing.
prayers and thoughts are coming your way.
I have recently been diagnosed with COPD. I have lots of questions. I recently caught a cold, which is really exaggerated when you already have lung issues. I am on the mend, but notice I have been short of breath. I wasn't having that trouble before the cold. Not sure if that means my lungs are still conjested from the cold or if my COPD has take a step forward. Anybody got any knowledge about this?
my dad was a very heavy smoker ever since i was a baby.. he had heart disease.. and was an alcohlic. he was diag. with copd and live with inhalers and breathing treatments he would avoid to hot heat and the very cold it would take his breathe away from him.he still enjoyed life the only way he could was one day at a time.. in oct of 2006 he came down with pnemonia was in the hosp for a week started having withdrawls for alcohol and nicotine and had a severe heart attack they flew him to a better hosp by the time i got there they said to make arrangements for him... what omg i cant do it well on nov 1 2006 his pain was taken away i know with out a doubt if he wouldnt of been in the hosp so long he would of lived longer.... all i can say is remain strong enjoy life to the fullest. i will say a prayer for you tonight and i send my love and support your way..
I have COPD now for 6 years, 5 blocked heart arteries with 2 totally blocked & 3 at 90%-95% blocked. Can't get stints, balloons or a bypass because of weak lungs. I am on oxygen 24/7. I can't walk more than 10' feet without losing oxygen even with my oxygen tank. The Pulmonary Lung Doctor increased my Prednisone (steroid) to 50mg for 4 days then 40mg for 4 days then 30mg for 4 days then 20 mg. I stay at 20mg until I need another "zap". At the present time I am fighting lung blood clots. I had an attack this last July 2012 & they said I should have died with the massive blood clot that was in my lung. They still can't explain medically why I'm living. They said that, "I am a very lucky man". I replied, "No, it was by the Grace of God & My Lord Jesus isn't ready to receive me right now & I have excellent doctor's". They inserted a filter in my arteries so if a clot breaks off, the filter will stop it reaching the heart. I advise you to seek out a Pulmonary (Lung) Doctor & ask him to insert one & also do a ultrasound to check for any blood clots, they usually form in the legs, behind the calf leg muscle. And please, tell me you don't smoke. If you do smoke, you must quit. Physical rehab should help you with gaining back your stamina if you don't have any heart problems.
I am 59 years old, smoked 3 packs a day. I have quit smoking now. I can't wait to see tobacco use banned & illegal in America.
I hope I have been some kind of help to you. If you ever want to talk about anything just contact me. I have other info that may help you but much to type here at once.
Rex