COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
My name is Pat and I live in upstate NY. I was diagnosed with COPD in 2000. It was manageable until 2009. I woke up one morning aand could not breath. I was petrified. Went to the clinic, the gave me an IV and a few nebulizer treatment. Went to my pulmonologist and she put me on O2 only at night. It's been a downhill slide. I stopped smoking in 2000.
I get depressed, an condition I never had before and had a hard time excepting in other people. Now I know better.I am trying to get on the transplant list out of Columbia Presbyterian in NYC. I was about to get pulmonary rehab, but I got pneumonia and broke 2 ribs and fractured 2 discs. Had surgery on the discs and was fixed right away. The setback is I have no energy and have a hard time getting my breath back after i do anything stressful.
Hugs to everyone.
I get depressed, an condition I never had before and had a hard time excepting in other people. Now I know better.I am trying to get on the transplant list out of Columbia Presbyterian in NYC. I was about to get pulmonary rehab, but I got pneumonia and broke 2 ribs and fractured 2 discs. Had surgery on the discs and was fixed right away. The setback is I have no energy and have a hard time getting my breath back after i do anything stressful.
Hugs to everyone.
Sorry for what we're here for but glad you joined. Great people and lots of answers. "We are all in it together"!
Paul
Sorry you have to be here, but glad ya found us:):):)
Welcome.
It seems there are several of us newcomers who have signed up this week. This is a great site with some terrific people who are very helpful.
Glad you found your way here...
Dennis
I hope you can fight that depression by getting out and going to rehab, or just taking a slow walk and gradually build yourself back up. I am sorry to hear about your ribs also. That us really a bummer.
But Kanadian is right. If you fel like it, exercise will do you good and being around people will help lighten your mood.
Just talk with your doctor and the rehab folks and maybe they can work out a slow exercise workout, that will not cause much stress but will help you.
I am also working toward a transplant, and have had several set backs.
But do not let this disease rule you. Do what you can to help yourself.
Best of luck with it, please keep us informed
Hugs back at you!! : )
Brenda