COPD - My Story

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2014
  • Stockport resident Pam McDonald explains how being diagnosed with COPD meant a change in life style that led to a new lease of life.

Komentáře • 35

  • @suewright1299
    @suewright1299 Před 4 lety +11

    Bless you Pam for caring enough to make this video. I've just been told me on Monday that he's sure I have COPD, now I wait for the Spirometry test but I'm aware I've had chest problems for several years. Your video has given me hope and I thank you so very much for the strength you have given me. Take great care of yourself Pam, I will not forget you, and wish you well. Sue

  • @rosemarywalker6171
    @rosemarywalker6171 Před 2 lety +13

    Thank you for sharing this video, I have severe COPD and emphysema, I am petrified I am going to die soon,I’m in my sixties,and unfortunately I still smoke although I have cut down on a daily basis in hope of quitting altogether, I feel so alone and afraid, I don’t think I can go out anymore because of my breathing difficulties,the last time was three weeks ago and I thought I was going to die there in the street only hundred yards from home,also I haven’t told my family that my health has been changed,from moderate COPD to severe COPD, I dont want to die,but I dont know what to do, I have completed zoom meetings for twelve weeks now, and they have helped a bit,sorry for being so long,may god bless you and give you health and happiness

    • @barbryll8596
      @barbryll8596 Před 2 lety +3

      I know the frustration and fear of COPD too. I quit smoking years ago ...but the damage is done. I'm sad I can barely walk my dog now. I used to walk at least a km a Day.
      Hang in there! And be gentle on yourself.
      I used the nicotine patch to quit smoking.....and took up puzzles.

    • @MyCold1
      @MyCold1 Před 2 lety +4

      STOP STOP Smoking.

    • @dc.pentrumesteri4893
      @dc.pentrumesteri4893 Před 2 lety +4

      Hello everyone, you are complaining that you are 60 years old and have BPOC, I am 47 years old, 2 small children 12 and a half years old and 10.5 and have BPOC with pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis plus ankylosing spondylitis

    • @XXxCHRISxXX
      @XXxCHRISxXX Před rokem +3

      I'm 49 and have been getting pneumonia off n on for 10 years, but now I'm on daily medication. Please Rosemary quit smoking it isn't worth it. I smoked for 25 years and started chewing gum, but I do use smokeless tobacco. God bless you.

    • @rosemarywalker6171
      @rosemarywalker6171 Před rokem +3

      @@XXxCHRISxXX thank you for your response and kind words, I am still trying my best,I might try what you are doing,smokeless tobacco,see if that helps,keep well and god bless you.

  • @Wooburnmusic
    @Wooburnmusic Před rokem +5

    There are quite a few people around with COPD that have never smoked.

  • @farawaysoclose9572
    @farawaysoclose9572 Před rokem +5

    I was a smoker and foundry worker diagnosed with COPD 2012, my experience is COPD stands for Causes Own Problems Deliberately.
    I live in a state of continual exhaustion, I can’t work, can’t get any financial help, live in poverty and can’t wait to die

    • @suewright1299
      @suewright1299 Před rokem +2

      Try for PIP, FSC, but try not to let yourself get too down. All the very best with Personal Independence Payment!

  • @jameswaterhouse6062
    @jameswaterhouse6062 Před 3 lety +5

    I am a non smoker for 25years,and was diagnosed 15 years ago with copd.Since then i have gone backwards in that i can sit and feel fine,no shortage of breath,but the minute i get on my feet and just walk round the house,i am gasping for breath.Chest xrays say lungs clear,so Doctor wipes his hands.But seeing Pams video gives me hope,thanks Pam

  • @saracallow9193
    @saracallow9193 Před 2 lety +2

    you are gorgeous!!! what lovely energy you have!

  • @adminsroserobertson
    @adminsroserobertson Před 8 lety +4

    I have COPD and get headaches regularly there so bad they make me cry i hold my head it dont help is not just the morning i get them in in the day as well wear i live the doctor is not much help i hope your doing well stay strong

    • @annewoods3192
      @annewoods3192 Před 6 lety

      admins rose robertson i have copd a year not on medicIon on patchers sister died 3 years ago

    • @jenmarott3188
      @jenmarott3188 Před 5 lety +1

      @M Detlef You are nothing but an abusive troll.

    • @suewright1299
      @suewright1299 Před 4 lety

      Drink as much water as possible as you may well be dehydrated. Take good care

  • @georgehimon1445
    @georgehimon1445 Před rokem +1

    If you have non smokers in the household stop smoking or take it outside when you do ,if there are no non smokers , and kids that can be exposed. Smoke till your heart stops. 🙏

  • @GailOwens
    @GailOwens Před rokem

    I have never smoked, I have Psoriatic arthritis and it has wrecked my lungs.

  • @flaviamatovukiweewa1715
    @flaviamatovukiweewa1715 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for sharing your story. What meds are you on? Are you on oxygen?

  • @georgeward4672
    @georgeward4672 Před 2 lety

    right baby

  • @susanlivingston8252
    @susanlivingston8252 Před rokem

    Did you stop smoking

  • @fredsayers4951
    @fredsayers4951 Před 5 lety

    Hi MDetlef are you a good,good old fart