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40s - f - uk.
I've recently been diagnosed with COPD which is Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. I also have unstable asthma. Due to this I have to take steroids quite often which makes me put on weight. The extra weight is not good as it puts more strain on my lungs. I am trying to be careful with what I eat. I'm not fat as such, but definitely under height for my weight!
I find it very difficult to exercise, walk far etc, due to the lung disease, but I need some form of exercise to try to keep the COPD at bay as long as possible.
Also, due in part to the steroids I have early onset osteoporosis, so exercise would be good for that as well. Doctors have not really been much help. Any suggestions please? (link)
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Is it prendisone? I was on that forever, yes it's terrible about the weight gain and bloating. That's only the begining of the side effects. Exercise is your best bet because the medication will make it impossible to cut down on food. maybe try some light swimming or easy walking?
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Yes it is prednisolone, and it has made me bloated, it has also started a cataract in one eye. I have to have someone with me if I go for a walk and the water pressure makes it difficult for me to breath at a pool, but I will keep trying, thank you.
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