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...
has anyone used phentermine or any of the other diet pills?if so what were the results?thanks
I had a sister that was obese & passed away from this disease. When "fen-fen" came out she was put on it and happily lost 60 pounds, was walking daily and happy at the thought of finally something to help her.
Then they took it off the market & she was so upset that she lost that added energy & "help" to aid her in weight loss.
As her COPD and other illnesses got worse she gained more wieght as she could do less. it was viscious circle of weight causing, depression & SOB so she wasn't "up to" dieting & exercise so she gained more...
It is something that may be worth talking with your Dr about (maybe PCP & pulm to get more than 1 opinion) to see if it could be benificial to you.
Just like some people use different "aids" to quit smoking, an aid to help lose weight is just as beneficial to our health (in my opinion).
Of course with all medicines there are side effects, but this is something that is between your Dr & you and if you are willing to risk the side effects.
as i said, this is "my opinion only" as I don't know that much about the medication, your condition, etc.