Carl Stecker

I have been diagnosed with IPF since late 2010 and had remarkably little progression during the first eight years.However with two major exacerbations in the the past year the IPF symptoms have worsened sufficiently to qualify for a future lung transplant. Sweaty palms and feet occur frequently most days and I occasionally have the sheet drenching…[Read more]

@keithn, hey,sure,I’ll even let you have your own cup of coffee!

I have pretty fortunate with Kaiserpermanente @ Sunnyside in Clackamas. You have to advocate for what you want but my pulmonologist has referred me out for testing when I feel it is necessary,though certain things like pulmonary function labs and CT scans mostly run on KP’s ann…[Read more]

I am 68, live south of Salem. Diagnosed in 2010, started with acupuncture and naturalpathic supplements,kept playing tennis,hiking and traveling thru last year. Had a fundiplication operation 5 years ago to relieve GERD but now back on reduced opremazole Rx.On OFEV for 3 years after problems with Esbiriet.Had exacerbation late last year and now on…[Read more]