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    About Me

    HI!I'm 56 with end stage copd.My parents & i came to the US from germany in 1954.I'm divorced, have 2 sons and 9 grandchildren.I retired from GM in 1994 on a medical disability.I had a scholarship to Western but got married instead.I live i my house with my cat.I also suffer from chronic pain, anxiety disorder and severe depression..

    Interests

    Reading, tv, drawing.family, LOTS of other things before i got ill.

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      From HollyN Thursday

      Good Morning, thinking of you, and hope your doing alright! give us a sign! Have a Great early fall day! Holly

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      From purpleiris2 Monday

      Monday morning HUGS to you Silke. Hope you start feeling better. I did get a phone message from you. I worry about you. Hope things are going alright? Take good care and keep in touch. Sally

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      From HollyN October 3

      Hey, have a nice weekend!

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      From MamaMarg October 1

      i just wanted to send you a little hello! hope all's well with you. take it easy. margaret

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      From purpleiris2 September 26

      Friday morning HUGS!!! Still here. Still thinking of you and sending good thoughts and best wishes your way.

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  • Goals

    Beat this nicotine habit!

    Months

    80 days smoke free. Last update Aug 9, 08

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    • Close COPD & Emphysema

      I am 55 and was diagnosed with copd 10 yrs. ago.Despite warnings from my lung specialist and many hospital stays i continued to smoke.I let cigarettes ROB me and those who love me of SO much!

      Treatments

      Foradil Somewhat Helpful
      Lexapro Not Working
      Am on zoloft now.
      Spiriva Somewhat Helpful
      Valium Somewhat Helpful
      Xopenex Somewhat Helpful
      helps a little at 4 to 6 times a day,can't cough any thing up

    • Close Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      I have end stage copd & emphysema.If i had quit when i was diagnosed apx 10 yrs. ago i wouldn't be in this bad state.About 182,500 cig's later after being told not to have one.:(

      Treatments

      Chantix Not Working
      allergic,rare side effect,made breaTHING WORSE
      Cold Turkey Working / Worked
      worked for a month
      Commit Lozenge Not Working
      severe constant heartburn
      Nicotrol Inhaler Not Working
      Felt like a hot poker in my lung
      Willpower Not Working
      Ha-Ha,what's that?!

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