210756
Biography
Name | Christina |
Nickname | 210756 |
Year of Birth | 1956 |
Gender | Female |
Location | Uk |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | I was diagnosed with IPF in August 2021. I had a slight cough which would not go away. I asked my GP for antibiotics and a x ray of my chest, which he did. He saw scarring on both of my lungs and sent me to an consultant. I choose to go private as I wanted to know the problem asap. My mother died from lungs problem, not IPF so I was very aware of lung issues. I was given the terrible news of IPF after only a week from my first visit to the consultant. Since this time I have researched IPF and found that the Royal Brompton Hospital London was the best place for me to be treated. I had to fight to get accepted to this hospital but I am now under their care. I was given Nintedanib 150g twice daily as from January of this year. I do not have major side effects, I get some stomach cramps and loose stools but if this is it, I am very lucky, but I am religious with taking the drug with food…. Fingers crossed may this continue. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Royal Brompton hospital London |
Current medication regimen | Nintedanib 150 twice daily |
Supplemental Oxygen | no |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | August 2021 |
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