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COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (160)
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@robertjr Just a couple quick ones. First, you should have two instruments. An O2 Finger gauge with a running graph of heartbeat and signal strength (Harbor Freight sells them), and a very good blood pressure gauge (wrist is good. Just remember to never touch it to your chest while it is reading AND always use it while seated.) Track your readings at least twice per day, EVERY day.
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I never dreamed COPD was going to be this bad. I had OPEN HEART SURGERY on 3/17/23 and I thank God I recovered with no problems, the problems started with pain in the right chest not too bad at first, but got progressively worse. I am on Trelegy for breathing relief it helps, but my DR. says it will be a rough ride. I have had 3 back surgeries, a spinal fusion L-1/ S1 down low, and the biggest problem I had was the bone taken off my left hip, it took 1.5 years to heal and stop hurting finally. These were done in ATL in 91-93 I hear things have changed. It is good to know I am not the only one to suffer these problems. COPD is as bad as any surgery.I take 50mgs of Tramadol PRN.