@brendacolvin
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Brenda replied to the topic Cardiopulmonary exercise (CPET) in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 5 days, 18 hours ago
I had the CT scan and the breathing test done before my diagnosis. I live in Florida and was diagnosed 2 yrs ago.
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Brenda replied to the topic Jill Tanner ♥️ in the forum In Loving Memory 4 weeks ago
Rest In Peace Jill
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Brenda replied to the topic Post-nasal Drip: Another Ailment to Deal With in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Brenda Colvin. I too have a problem with post nasal drip. Diagnosed two years ago but on no medication as of yet.I go through tissues like crazy. Have tried Claritin and Allegra. They don’t work very well. Will try Flonase. Have a morning cough sometimes with lots of phlegm. So appreciate reading everyone’s comments. We know we are not in this alone.
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Brenda posted a new activity comment 2 months ago
Thanks Charlene. I was diagnosed with IPF 2 yrs ago this month. Still on no medication. Doing okay but still not sure what to expect. Really have lots of anxiety. Not sure if anxiety makes it a little harder to breathe or at times just get out of breath a little. Especially playing golf any going uphill. Not scheduled to see pulmonologist again…[Read more]
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Brenda became a registered member 2 months ago
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Welcome to the PF forums Brenda – thanks for joining us!
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Thanks Charlene. I was diagnosed with IPF 2 yrs ago this month. Still on no medication. Doing okay but still not sure what to expect. Really have lots of anxiety. Not sure if anxiety makes it a little harder to breathe or at times just get out of breath a little. Especially playing golf any going uphill. Not scheduled to see pulmonologist again…[Read more]
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Hi Brenda,
Thanks for sharing some of your diagnostic experience with us, and glad to hear you are doing okay and aren’t having to deal with the medication side effects; those can be tough. Anxiety certainly can exacerbate symptoms of IPF, so its important to develop some strategies to reduce the anxiety when you can… I know, way easier said…[Read more]
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Hi Brenda,
Thanks for sharing some of your diagnostic experience with us, and glad to hear you are doing okay and aren’t having to deal with the medication side effects; those can be tough. Anxiety certainly can exacerbate symptoms of IPF, so its important to develop some strategies to reduce the anxiety when you can… I know, way easier said…[Read more]