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Post by John on Nov 27, 2008 14:20:44 GMT -5
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Nov 27, 2008 19:47:22 GMT -5
WELCOME ernie! It's great that you could join us! Whether it's COPD info, general discussion, Phil's Gym; the Rogue's Gallery, recipes......we try to accomodate for each other. If we don't know the answer; chances are we can point you in the right direction. A number of "regulars" check in daily at the fence; they're always looking for a "fresh face and discussion". Whatever you're comfortable with is just fine with us. We've got some great, diversified folks here. If you've not yet become a member of our parent organization COPD Canada Patient Network; please consider it. www.copdcanada.ca We're all COPDer's; helping COPDer;s (including our support people and care givers) My name is Jackie.....aka Blossom. I look forward to getting to know you! |
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Post by Ernie on Nov 28, 2008 5:15:30 GMT -5
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Post by Ernie on Nov 28, 2008 5:58:28 GMT -5
Thank you for your warm welcome Blossom. I was hospitalised
& diagnosed with Emphysema twelve years ago & I thought my time had come, but with the treatment I received I went on & built my own 4 bedroom house with the help of my wonderful wife. Twelve years on & I get SOB just walking to the other side of the room, & get a lot of swelling in the legs Doctors have tried all sorts of medication but none seem to work for me. At the moment I am on Symbicort 200/6 & Ventolin the Doc has just taken me off spiriva. Any help would be most welcome Thank you once again ,Ernie
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Nov 28, 2008 7:46:09 GMT -5
WOW! WTG!!!!! Kudos my dear.
Getting any exercise at all? How come you were taken off Spiriva? Any other medical conditions? (I'm thinking from the swollen legs perspective)
Sorry to hit you with so many Q's at once.....
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Post by cheryl on Nov 28, 2008 11:18:09 GMT -5
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Post by bobbioh on Nov 28, 2008 12:47:32 GMT -5
welcome jump in anywhere glad to have you. Stop by chat if you get a chance. Bobbi
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Post by Ernie on Nov 29, 2008 6:08:47 GMT -5
WOW! WTG!!!!! Kudos my dear. Getting any exercise at all? How come you were taken off Spiriva? Any other medical conditions? (I'm thinking from the swollen legs perspective) Sorry to hit you with so many Q's at once..... |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Nov 29, 2008 8:19:34 GMT -5
Ernie; good to see your push pin and where you're located.
Guess I should have clarified on the WTG etc. It was for your house building!
I've also sent Chris a note re: the Oxyview glasses BTW.
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Post by LindaNY on Nov 29, 2008 10:48:05 GMT -5
 WE hope you enjoy it here in our friendly little group. Curious minds would like to know why your doc took you off spiriva.  |
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Post by aero63 on Nov 29, 2008 10:52:45 GMT -5
Welcome and glad you joined ernie. Lots of friendly and warm people here willing to help in whatever way they can.
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Post by Ernie on Dec 1, 2008 6:52:14 GMT -5
Hi All you good people out there, I am still trying to find my way around this site. The Dr took me off Spiriva as it could be affecting the problems I am having with my water works.The medication I now take is Furosemde, Simvastatin,Tamsulosin,Ventolin Symbicort 200/6 I also have problems with Oedema in the legs & feet & I have got an abdominal Aortic Aneurysm & because of the Emphysema surgery is out of the question for me. I am on 2Lt's Oxygen at night & when needed in the day time. ( Boy O' Boy do I need a miracle )
Keep smiling. Ernie
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Post by Artty34 on Dec 2, 2008 6:44:26 GMT -5
Hi Ernie. Welcome.
Don't you just love it, you get the breathing under control and then something else pops up. Sometimes, you just have to shake your head.
I have the same with the swelling, and now on different medication along with my inhalers. They are working, and just cut back my water pills (doc. permission) as the water works, did not want to stop working. If you know what I mean. Much better now.
Artty34
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Post by cocojax on Dec 2, 2008 17:35:42 GMT -5
 Hi ernie glad you could join us, we have a great group of friendly people here. If you have any questions we will find the answers for you. Feel free to join in any time, hopefully see you in Phil's Gym for some exercise or for a chat in Over the back fence...
My name is CoCojax ( aka Ellen)
www.copdcanada.ca/ COPD CANADA Patient Network is a Parent Website and Organization filled with information and a free sign-up. Please feel free to check it out also. |
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