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...
I am 41 year old female, who has never smoked. I have just recently been diagnosed, by a CT scan of my lungs, with emphysema. I am waiting on the results from my AAT blood work to see if it is genetic, and have not been to see a pulmonologist yet or had a PFT done. I have SOB while climbing stairs, going from sitting to lying down, and fatigue. I have no issues walking though. The last few years I seem to stay sick with the flu, upper respiratory infections, and bronchitis. I also have hypothyroidism, kidney disease, uncontrolled hypertension (allergic to BP meds), sleep apnea, leukocytoclastic vasculitis (from BP meds), and acid reflux.
I am here looking for support and information. I hope to get to know many of you!
I am here looking for support and information. I hope to get to know many of you!
A couple of topics back (Fire & Brimstone) we discussed the dreadful toxins in the air we breathe, not discounting the harm we do to ourselves by smoking. Have a read through, it is very informative and may throw some light on why you have developed this disease.
Go well and be kind to yourself. Keep in touch.
You have come to a good place for information, friends, support, advice if needed, or just chat or vent if necessary. We are stilll considering ourselves part of our DS family, and we have had some heartbreak and losses in our family, and many new members that remind us what we are here for, We have also had some very happy times, miracles, and like a lot of family, have to agree to disagree at times. But all in all, this is the best COPD/EMPHYSEMA support group I have found. I may check out others, but this is home, so please come on in, and welcome,,,,
BJ
Take care and I'll be waiting to hear regarding your results from the issues you've had with your respiratory system. You've been going through a great deal. Here's hoping relief is around the corner.
I have learned so much here. Someone always seems to find interesting links and information to post.
I have wonderful kids that give me emotional support, but there is nothing like being able have others to share with that understand what i am going thru as they are walking this path also.
I hope you find the information & support you are looking for like i have.
j
I urge everyone who has asthma, allergies and emphysema to avoid GMO foods and High Fructose Corn Syrup if at all possible.
http://www.health-alternatives.com/ge-foods-report.html
http://gmo-awareness.com/2011/05/12/monsanto-dirty-dozen/
It is best to make our food from scratch like our parents and grandparents did and to buy organic food whenever possible.
I also I urge everyone who has asthma, allergies and emphysema to start taking vitamin D3. Many experts and teams of researchers suggest we should be taking 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 plus supplemental magnesium. Most people with asthma, allergies and emphysema have very low levels of vitamin D.
http://www.vitamindwiki.com/COPD+becoming+suddenly+worse+is+30X+more+likely+if+low+vitamin+D+%E2%80%93+Dec+2014
http://www.ewg.org/agmag/2015/04/glyphosate-spreading-cancer-across-us?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ewg_alltopics+%28EWG%3A+All+Topics%29
I have tried a couple other groups, but have not found one where people answer your questions except for one person. I appreciate all the responses!
https://www.yahoo.com/health/whats-actually-in-instant-ramen-115416194312.html