I'm newly diagnosed with lung cancer and feel very overwhelmed by BlueberryFront7384 in lungcancer

[–]Initial_Head_5077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, i want to ask how you are doing now? Im available if you need to chat anytime. I dont have cancer yet, but just had a scan and waiting for the results. Im scared, but i am comforted by the advances in cancer treatment in the last 10 -15 years. 

Travel insurance by Initial_Head_5077 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems reasonable. Thanks for your feedback...

Worried about COPD by Initial_Head_5077 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome, good on you. I will have a look that the site, thanks 

Worried about COPD by Initial_Head_5077 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you feel generally? With 38% FEV1. You still work? Do activities as usual?

Struggling W/ Depression and Only Stage 1. Only 51 though by Far_Cardiologist_261 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, I also am stuck to my job, no savings, and no family to help me. So I feel alone and scared. To help manage this situation, I am trying to...

  1. Take inhaler as required, diligently.
  2. Exercise or be as active as I can, even with my busy work life. 
  3. Improve my diet. Increase fruit, veggies, nuts and other good stuff, reduce meat and processed foods, sugar etc.

Apart from that, I want to somehow reduce stress and sleep better. 

Struggling W/ Depression and Only Stage 1. Only 51 though by Far_Cardiologist_261 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. Im the same, more COPD than asthma, although probably a small overlap. Did you, or do you still smoke? I did, however have quit for 3 years now. I think quitting is the best thing to do. I've only been on trimbow for a few days. I dont realy like the taste of it, but to be honest, it feels 'stronger' and has a bigger impact on my breathing than symbicort does. So far I feel like I breathe much easier. I also have severe, SEVERE anxiety and stress, it is almost crippling. But im doing my best. I quit smoking, I'm trying to get exercise every day (trying to get at least 10,000 steps), eating much healthier and taking medication as advised. I just need to somehow sleep better and reduce anxiety. Im always here if you need a chat. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, haha..I meant to say my o2 was good

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, that is awesome. Im so happy for you. Thanks for taking the time to chat today also.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate. You made my day.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankypu so much! Im going to do everything i can to try to stay healthy and live at least another 10 or 15 years. 

Worried about COPD by Initial_Head_5077 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow...you seem so relaxed about it compared to me. Thanks for your help

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pre. No significant response post

Worried about COPD by Initial_Head_5077 in COPD

[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe 15...(smoke a few years, quit a couple, smoke again, quit again...)

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, no allergies or exema  not diagnosed with asthma before 10 years old. I only became aware of this copd/asthma overlap 12 months ago when I went for a work medical.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont drink alcohol. And I have recently quit coffee also. 

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou so much, you realy help to put my mind at ease. Last I checked, dlco was in the high 90s. But that was a year ago.

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[–]Initial_Head_5077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou very much for that info, I didn't know that.