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COPD
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?
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Water aerobics classes are a great way to move without putting a lot of stress on your joints/bones. The water supports you, as you move. I took several classes during late pregnancy and people of all ages/weights can participate. Like every other new excercise, get the okay from your doctor first. Call your local gyms, and city park and recreation department to find out where and when classes are available. Keeping your body in motion is important, so even while your sitting you can burn calories with arm and leg lifts, tapping your toes, etc...Put on some nice music and sneak in little exercises throughout the day between rests, plenty of water, and your doctor approved diet. You are already taking positive steps in managing your health, so keep movin!
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i cant really give to many suggestions to this one because its a hard spot to be in .i would cut out alll my junk food even if i had to hide it from myself .i would olny eat like cherrys,fish,cucumbers,lettuce,salary,berries,cheese,that kind of healthy stuff.i know it may be hard but this could be your life we are talking about.maybe when you go for walks take a few bootl;es of water with ya .while your walking you can drink them and also use them as weights to lift .if you ave to stop ,even if its every three seconds ,thats okay .let mer know how this all works out for ya .
lots of love,lizzie
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You need to consult with a Pulmonologist.
You are a perfect candidate for Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Here's a good article on Pulmonary Rehab:
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Best Wishes
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Consult your doctor and ask if swimming or aerobic water exercise would be helpful for you to do. :)
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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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You really should consult your doctor before you take up any form of exercise- every exercise regime recommends that you do.
I'd try something fairly low impact, like pilates or yoga. However you really want to check with your doctor before hand.
Some gyms have open houses. It's a great way to go in talk to a trainer, and get some advice on exercises that would be alright for you, see what classes and machines they have avaliable. You don't have to sign up either, but it's a good way to get some information from someone who knows a lot more about this than myself.
You might want to check out this site, it has message boards for people with COPD to share information, like exercises, with one another: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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What about something like yoga? It puts little strain on the body and focuses on breathing. Also it is supose to speed up your matabolism
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Talk to different doctors, and maybe a nutritionist.
Your situation is much more complicated then most and a great deal higher risk. No one here is a doctor, I don't think there is even a person here who has any qualifications to advise you.
Don't take a laypersons advice. Seek second and third opinions, and try everything the doctor's suggest wholeheartedly. There are no quick fixes on things so complex as your health and weight; there are life changes that will help. You might also be able to find a support group or online community for COPD where there will be other people educated on the issues and having the same struggles.
I am sorry this isn't really the advice you are looking for, but I don't think you should be taking any ignorant advice of people on this site; your situation is too serious to be messing around.
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