COPD - My Story

Stockport resident Pam McDonald explains how being diagnosed with COPD meant a change in life style that led to a new lease of life.

[@suewright1299]

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]

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]

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]

STOP STOP Smoking.

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@jameswaterhouse6062]

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

[@andreasracha8185]

What stage are you in?

[@thesinginsweep2259]

High doses of Vitamin D3.. At least 50,000 iu a week

[@dc.pentrumesteri4893]

how come God doesn't have breathing problems with 15 years of bpoc? when most of us are 2 years old

[@farawaysoclose9572]

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]

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

[@saracallow9193]

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

[@SandraJohnson-je3vd]

Sad not all GP's and Hospitals like yours, you must have gone to heaven to be treated so nicely - thousands suffering with bad care and no diagnoses or wrong diagnoses. Drs leaving it to nurses to deal with issues and many getting it wrong.

[@adminsroserobertson]

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]

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

[@jenmarott3188]

@M Detlef You are nothing but an abusive troll.

[@suewright1299]

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

[@flaviamatovukiweewa1715]

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

[@georgehimon1445]

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]

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

[@georgeward4672]

right baby

[@susanlivingston8252]

Did you stop smoking

[@fredsayers4951]

Hi MDetlef are you a good,good old fart

[@carolynscott1922]

That’s not nice