u/Nannydoodles

Hello all! I was diagnosed with COPD back in 2019 - stage 1. A month ago it has progressed to hyperinflated lungs. I'm doing well (never smoked) and thankfully Trelegy is helping. I'm turning 60 is September and looking ahead to 2028 when I turn 62. I know figuring out when to take SS is a gamble, like I'm betting I'll live long enough to get as much as possible if i take it at 62 rather than wait until 67. I'm not sure how fast the COPD will progress now that my lungs are hyperinflated. What is the recommendation? Collect at 62 and have a few years of it, or wait and take a chance with my health.

Believe me, there was a time years ago when I thought the same. Until I was diagnosed with it due to the chronic pain I have. I hate mentioning it to anyone because I get those who scrunch their noses and say, "Oh, that's what doctor's say when you have unexplained pain." - another well meaning friend told me fibromyalgia is demonic. I absolutely hate it! I KNOW I don't have a demon on me. I know this is real. I just hate the stigma of it. I wish they'd come out and say, "Yes, it's an auto-immune condition." - or some test that proves it. I want to scream.
Signed a 59 year old woman who was diagnosed with it 7 years ago. I've had chronic pain since my 30's.