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Bill Turnage replied to the topic Gabapentin is a Proven Treatment for Refractory Chronic Cough in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 years ago
Thank you Mark. I will try it and hope it works.
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Bill Turnage replied to the topic Gabapentin is a Proven Treatment for Refractory Chronic Cough in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 years ago
Mark, after reading about this topic, I was planning to ask my pulmonary doctor if I should try Gapapentin for my IPF-related cough. Instead he has recommended trying this drug: Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine Polistirex. I’d like to know if any of our forum participants with IPF have been prescribed this medication and if so, what were the…[Read more]
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Bill Turnage replied to the topic Healthwell Foundation in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 3 years, 1 month ago
Hi Charlene,
First of all, thank you so much for all of the valuable information and comments you and others make available for those of us dealing with IPF. Your Hawaii pictures are beautiful and I’m happy you’re able to visit.
Regarding Healthwell Foundation, I have found it to be a valuable resource for getting my OFEV prescription covered.…[Read more] -
Bill Turnage posted a new activity comment 3 years, 6 months ago
Thank you Mark. I don’t know if this would have any bearing on the transplant situation or not, but I forgot to mention that I also had a double heart by-pass operation in 2011. The heart surgeon emphasized that I did not have a heart attack, just a couple of blocked arteries and he said there was nothing wrong with my heart. I have had no…[Read more]
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Bill Turnage posted a new activity comment 3 years, 6 months ago
Mark,
Mark,
I wasn’t sure how I needed to interpret that question on the profile, so that’s why I indicated my status has not been determined. My pulmonary doctor and I have discussed it briefly. Because of my age and the stress a transplant would put on my body, he doesn’t think it would be wise (I also have Type II diabetes). For right now,…[Read more]-
Hello Bill, thanks for the reply. Bill there is a window to be evaluated for transplant. It is a slim window. They will not be able to evaluate you if you are too sick. I do know being a diabetic will not disqualify you from transplant. If you are in fairly good shape and have a support system I’m place, I would have a more in depth conversation w…[Read more]
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Bill Turnage posted a new activity comment 3 years, 6 months ago
Thank you Mark.
I’ve been reading the comments and responses for several weeks, but this is my first time on the forum. Like most everyone else, I am learning daily about IPF and really appreciate all the information provided. Just a bit about my situation – I am 72, single and retired and live in Warrensburg, MO. I was diagnosed in July 2018…[Read more]
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Hello Bill, I’m sorry to hear about your current situation. I am glad you reached because there are many active members who can offer suggestions as well as Charlene and myself. We are the two co-moderators. My first suggestion would be for you to try and remain as positive as possible and stay as active as you are able. If you have any specific q…[Read more]
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Bill, I just read your profile and you wrote your lung transplant status has not been determined yet. Are you currently being evaluated for transplant? Are they going to evaluate you for transplant?
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Bill Turnage became a registered member 3 years, 6 months ago
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Hello Bill, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome.
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Thank you Mark.
I’ve been reading the comments and responses for several weeks, but this is my first time on the forum. Like most everyone else, I am learning daily about IPF and really appreciate all the information provided. Just a bit about my situation – I am 72, single and retired and live in Warrensburg, MO. I was diagnosed in July 2018…[Read more]
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Hello Bill, I’m sorry to hear about your current situation. I am glad you reached because there are many active members who can offer suggestions as well as Charlene and myself. We are the two co-moderators. My first suggestion would be for you to try and remain as positive as possible and stay as active as you are able. If you have any specific q…[Read more]
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Bill, I just read your profile and you wrote your lung transplant status has not been determined yet. Are you currently being evaluated for transplant? Are they going to evaluate you for transplant?
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Mark,
Mark,
I wasn’t sure how I needed to interpret that question on the profile, so that’s why I indicated my status has not been determined. My pulmonary doctor and I have discussed it briefly. Because of my age and the stress a transplant would put on my body, he doesn’t think it would be wise (I also have Type II diabetes). For right now,…[Read more]-
Hello Bill, thanks for the reply. Bill there is a window to be evaluated for transplant. It is a slim window. They will not be able to evaluate you if you are too sick. I do know being a diabetic will not disqualify you from transplant. If you are in fairly good shape and have a support system I’m place, I would have a more in depth conversation w…[Read more]
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Thank you Mark. I don’t know if this would have any bearing on the transplant situation or not, but I forgot to mention that I also had a double heart by-pass operation in 2011. The heart surgeon emphasized that I did not have a heart attack, just a couple of blocked arteries and he said there was nothing wrong with my heart. I have had no…[Read more]
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Bill, I am glad you are going to have the conversation. Just as long as your heart puts out the required injection fraction I think most cardiac doctors would approve your listing for transplant. Keep us up to date. Mark
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Bill, I am glad you are going to have the conversation. Just as long as your heart puts out the required injection fraction I think most cardiac doctors would approve your listing for transplant. Keep us up to date. Mark