Biography

Name

Allison

Nickname

allylovesmercy

Gender

Female

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

I have lived with my mom and dad for 5 years. I helped car for my dad who had Parkinson’s. After he passed, my mom was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is now (reluctantly) using oxygen at night and her blood oxygen is great. She does take steroids which were helping. After the doctor reduced the dosage, the cough is getting worse. It causes her back pain and due to osteoporosis, she suffered compression fractures. I just want her to feel well enough to go out and do things and travel like she used to. 🙁

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

East Jefferson/

Current medication regimen

steroids, omeprazole

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

2 years

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