Augusta Adkins

I started taking Ofev 3 1/2 months ago with no side effects. Then 2 weeks ago started nausea, major loss of appetite, and weight loss. My doctor had said a lot of his patients don’t have side effects until after 3 months. Now I am trying ways to get pass this. I sure miss the easy path.

Hi Tammy
Thank you for asking My diet is  no dairy, no sugar, no red meat. I use non-dairy options. Love vegan food however do to low weight I have chicken, fish and eggs. My favorite  book out there is  “Forks over Knives”. While this is not a cure for IPF I believe in the importance of overall health.  I hope this is helpful.

Hi Patricia

In regards to your cough question.  My cough began March 2021 mostly in the evening. As pollen season started it got worse. First time this has happened. At one point the cough got significantly worse and type of cough changed. I went to my family doctor and was prescribed an antibiotic. This  did help reduce it and now I only have a…[Read more]

I have also noticed some thigh weakness and have been on Ofev 4 months. I am walking more and not out of breath so hopefully it will pass.

I was diagnosed in December 2020with a 50% life expectancy for 5 years. Very upsetting and depressing. However after seeking more info,  it seems from and old CT that this disease started in 2010. That means eleven years ago. Also more tests showing it has progressed but not that bad as yet. Will be taking meds to slow it down.  I plan on will s…[Read more]

I am new to this diagnosis of IPF.

I eat no dairy, red meat or sugar. Trying to cut back on inflammation and chances of cancer since sugar feeds cancer. Breathing not a big issue yet. So not sure if it helps breathing.