Concerned

If these symptoms persist even when not swimming you need to let your doctor know what has been happening, just communicate what you have here.

Take good care and best wishes V

I have a couple of questions about the blue ear: What kind of lighting was around? My current hair color has been a revelation as to the different effects of incandescent/flourescent/newer forms of low energy lighting on my perception of the color. On top of that come the perceptions of everyone else around me. Did you feel cold at the time?

A lot of anxiety comes with a diagnosis such as COPD, and so does some depression for many of us. It is my hope that after you see your doc again and get some help, you will be able to see the strength you yet have: You were swimming! Hooray! Keep it up as much and as long as you can no matter what color your ears seem to be

I also understand that when we are depressed and or anxious it is very hard to see anything positive in ourselves. Many of us have lived decades with this disease. I hope that you will also, meanwhile swimming with your daughter as much as possible.

That feeling of anxiety sure is unsettling, isn't it?!  It isn't a good feeling.

In respect to the discoloration in your ears and the stiffness in your hands, these could be symptoms of oxygen levels that are too low.

When you talk with your doctor, you should mention these symtoms that have happened. In fact, anxiety can also be brought on with low oxygen as well.

Being that you have recently had an infection, it may be that it isn't entirely cleared from the chest...perhaps you should bring a sputum sample with you when you go, and perhaps your physician will have it tested to determine if there is still growth in the sputum and if so, what antibiotic you may or may not need.

Let us know how  you are doing, if you don't mind. Always good to learn from each other!

Lill