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Hi had my test today and was told in lower end of normal range, and if i had not had ct scan they would not know i had any changes to my lungs.
My FEV 3.01 FVC 435 and PEAK 564
I am going to do more exercise on thread mill and carry on walking, this has give me a good kick up the backside to change my life.
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breathless john80670
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So happy for you that your Health is So Good. We'll all keep you in our hearts and minds knowing you are going to throw out the smokes and get yourself healthy healthy.....Take care of yourself and keep on keeping on. God Bless. Breathless.
john80670 breathless
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john80670
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The told me on the phone that my acid reflux i have had for 8 years could of caused the emphysematous changes i had no idea acid reflux could do that.
She said when your acid is bad and wakes you up choking that means some will slpash in my lungs.
Vee2 john80670
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Yes, acid reflux should never be left untreated.
https://patient.info/health/acid-reflux-and-oesophagitis
john80670 Vee2
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HI Vee2 i never knew i had it for years told loads of doctors about my problem, and only the last 8 months i have had tablets. My wife also has it.
I have a barium meal tomorrow to see i have hiatus hernia, this is why i don't eat certain foods.
Thanks for the link
Vee2 john80670
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john80670 Vee2
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Thanks Vee2 been and had my barium meal total of 115 images taken, they did say i have a small hiatus hernia and now got to wait for the results in about 2 weeks. Not sure why i was worried about this it was nothing and the 3 drinks i had tasted ok to be honest.
I am also going to ask the specialist about my lungs because my doctors don't seem much help to be honest, and it's on my mind all the time.
breathless john80670
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Just checking on a couple of you guys to see how you are all doing? Let me know. I am interested and concerned.
Now, I have a question? Has anyone of you who are following COPD forums /Emphesema and are on steroids have any of you experienced a substantial weight gain from the steroids/ or nebulizer treatments. I know quitting smoking gives you more of a taste, but I never expected what has happened to me. I have gone since March from a size small to a size large. Gaining well over 30 pouds. I am now starting a cabbage, tomato and onion diet soup...and salads only with homemade dressings, with no carbs. Let's see if this will get some of this weight off. Let me know if any of you have gone through any of this. Thanks, God Bless...Breathless
john80670 breathless
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I have never took steroids but i know people who have and all of them put weight on. A lot of body builders take them to gain weight.
My weight keeps going down all my kids say is dad your so skinny which makes them worry about me.
rtaxron breathless
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I started taking steroids about a year ago, and yes I have put a lot of weight on as well.
I dont know if its the steroids making you want to eat more, or something in the drug.
I also bruise very easily on my arms and th back of my hands, just by a small knock.