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Yes my other Dr's all go by the spirometry and PFT testiing which is getting worse. Listening also shows no air exchange. But one Pulmonary physician just keep looking at that stupid pulse ox. which is crazy to me and i don't understand it either. BUT, I am getting depressed that is all I know. it is discouragingView Thread
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amcate, your story is so similar to mine. I do believe it helps to hear others with the same issues. I am able though to sit in the back against the wall where I can slip into the hallway when someone comes in with strong perfume on. I also have Ole factory which is I smell things that aren't there so that is an issue also. This week I had a Cat Scan of my lungs once again and they believe there is mets of cancer since I am a cancer survivor of 6 years. I see the pulmonary tomorrow for his decision of what comes next. I just wish there were a support group because people that don't suffer from difficulty breathing just don't understand the limitations. they don't get it.
It would be something to look forward to, a group that could meet every week and share, and pray together. Sometimes I feel lost and just read my bible and hang on His word. I still have had no income now 5 months and am near the end of my retirment funds. I am only 61 but am applying for social security disability. I just can't handle that either.I am sure you understand, it is more than just physical issues. well, I hope we get to chat. Hope you are feeling a little better, hang in there, God is good as you know.
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It would be something to look forward to, a group that could meet every week and share, and pray together. Sometimes I feel lost and just read my bible and hang on His word. I still have had no income now 5 months and am near the end of my retirment funds. I am only 61 but am applying for social security disability. I just can't handle that either.I am sure you understand, it is more than just physical issues. well, I hope we get to chat. Hope you are feeling a little better, hang in there, God is good as you know.
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I have asthma and emphysema which are COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Yes...
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I have asthma and emphysema which are COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Yes both are possible and both can be irritated by allergies.View Thread
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amcate, thank you for replying. I just found it. I struggle getting around this site to see...
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amcate, thank you for replying. I just found it. I struggle getting around this site to see if anyone responds to me. It is so nice to hear someone else having the same issues. I too sit in the last row at church and as a Christian it is difficult. people just don't understand. The smells of perfum etc triggers me. It is so diffiicult. I do stay in mostly. I can't work I can't breath and get extremely tired. I haven't any income for 4 months and almost through my retirment fund that I withdrew to live on. I think my daughters are finally getting the idea.....mom is really sick. Days I don't look sick but I really am down for the count. I can't even clean the house. I am defeated although hanging on to that God will provide and He is always on time. I am counting on that. Thank you for responding. It is comforting to hear similar situation from a sister Christian. Thank you and God Bless you. AnnMarieView Thread
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I am 61 and feel just like you Preparatory Prose. I currently have no income and it is now...
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I am 61 and feel just like you Preparatory Prose. I currently have no income and it is now becoming depressing and I feel at the bottom of the pit right now. I can not believe this is what life has come to. I too have allergy/asthma and add emphysema to that. I am so tired and weak all the time I really can't work. This is so encourageing to hear others feeling the same.View Thread
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Hi Mary, I am just exhausted and very weak. To a point I can not work. The dilema is my...
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I am just exhausted and very weak. To a point I can not work. The dilema is my Pulse/Ox is always between 98 and 100 which makes no sense but I am exhausted and SOB just taking a shower. Getting dressed. I have been this way for just 1 year and feel like it is forever. I have to nap during day. I think it is normal to be tired,/ exhasted because of working so hard to breath. My confusion is that I always show enough oxygen sat. crazy but tired I think is normal
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I am just exhausted and very weak. To a point I can not work. The dilema is my Pulse/Ox is always between 98 and 100 which makes no sense but I am exhausted and SOB just taking a shower. Getting dressed. I have been this way for just 1 year and feel like it is forever. I have to nap during day. I think it is normal to be tired,/ exhasted because of working so hard to breath. My confusion is that I always show enough oxygen sat. crazy but tired I think is normal
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I always feel like they think I am lieing but then the check my lungs and say in a...
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I always feel like they think I am lieing but then the check my lungs and say in a surprising voice...hmmm there is no air exchange. BUT my Sat is 97 or 100. I feel so crazy and yet can't breath Even the pulmonolist during an attack puts the pulse oximeter on and then smiles and says....see, it is 100 and puts it in my face. i get more upset becaue I just can't breath normal.View Thread
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I have started on oxygen which helps now. I use symbicort, spiriva, singular and prednisone and the breathing is terrible. I no longer can take the pred because it affects me emotionally and i lost all my support system. problem is my O2 Sat remains 97 - 100 but on exam there is no air exchange. I find I get depressed. The whether affects me. Stores with odors is difficult. the perfumes or carpets I just can't breath and require my oxygen. It is some support to hear others going through similar things.View Thread
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I am definitnely weather affected to a degree I near hybernate. Very depressing. Only my...
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I am definitnely weather affected to a degree I near hybernate. Very depressing. Only my Dr's understand it. I am allergic to the environment and so have major episodes. in certain areas.View Thread
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I haven't recovered. It started last year and I am increasingly worse. Not everyone is the same. My body is sensitive. I am not really healing though I hit remissions. hang in. there a many of us suffering from this illness that is difficult for many to understand. Good luckView Thread
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