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I Was Wondering If Anyone Here Suffers From Depression. I Feel Very Depressed Often And Am Taking A Antidepressant.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
northern California
A MyCOPDTeam Member

The "unknown" is definitely harder to overcome than something known that you can deal with, but with this disease every day is an unknown. I guess every day we have a new challenge to meet and… read more

May 20

If Anyone Out There Has Ever Slept With Those Oxygenator Tubes In One's Nose, What Is The Most Practical Position To Sleep In?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Clearwater, FL

Until I can get a CPAP machine I want to try sleeping with the Oxygenator tubes. Or is this a bad idea anyway?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I sleep on my back. About the only way my body will let me sleep.

April 3

RSV Vaccine And Copd

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hampton, VA

Has anyone who has taken the RSV vaccine noticed an improvement in their Copd symptoms?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Enjoy your day worry free if possible as I am trying to do and when I have explanations my anxiety leesens even if the explanation isn't that great but keep on keeping on. :)

May 18

Anyone Else In The Final Stages Of C.O.P.D.?'My Partner's Been Told There's Nothing More That Can Be Done.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Banbury, UK

He spends all day and night in bed on his oxygen machine .He `also has heart failure,The future's quite grim right now.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Good for you @A MyCOPDTeam Member!! I always knew you were a fighter--of this disease I mean.

March 31

Has Anyone Had Experience Of Oramorph? Does It Really Help With Breathlessness?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nottingham, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

My GP seems reluctant to prescribe it. I wonder why. Cost perhaps?

March 30

If Your In The End Stage Would You Start A New Relationship With A Partner?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Savannah, MO
A MyCOPDTeam Member

HAPPY Easter @A MyCOPDTeam Member and thank you for all your useful info and advice!! Take care!!!🐰🌷

March 30

COPD And B6 Studies

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Canton, VA

Has anyone heard of using vit b6 for copd inflammation

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Not for COPD inflammation, @A MyCOPDTeam Member. My podiatrist recommended B6 supplements to fight my foot neuropathy, stating that it was a good substitute for leafy greens (which are missing from… read more

March 28

Does Anyone Use Arm Protectors For Thin Skin?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Minneapolis, MN

Good Thursday morning.
Anyone reccomend a brand of protective arm sleeves for thin bruising skin.My arms look like I have been in a cat fight and I lost.🐯🤪 Thanks.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

And again this is why I love the Q&A I really need these and had no idea they exist!

March 30

There Is A Experimental Procedure They Are Doing ….copd Goes Away?? A Guy On Here In TX Did It. Can’t Rem His Name.i Am In Alabama. Known?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Birmingham, AL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Jean Paul Bonin on this site says it is Rth Solution procedure. Something was done at UAB in Birmingham AL where I live and the person is telling folks he is cured of COPD. I am trying to reach him… read more

March 28

I To A Guy On Here A Few Months Ago I Think In TX About A Procedure He Volunteered For & His COPD Is Gone Now!i Need To Find Him Info!!

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Birmingham, AL

I have copd stage 4 end stage age 76. No smoking in over 30 yrs. Am in Birmingham AL

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I did check the exclusions & I have NOT been hospitalized in the last year…..a long visit to the er but not overnight would exclude me.🙁if these valve inserts are commercial maybe i could get it… read more

March 29
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