[Debbie Prosser]

Hello Charlene

Thank you so much for your reply.

My Mothers health has declined since October when she had the flu and pneumonia immunisation. She had a bad reaction to them and around the same time also had a course of chemotherapy to try to dampen down her immune system.  Following that she got a flu like virus that has hit her hard. Now she has to walk up the stairs one step at a time and has lost a lot of weight, finds it hard to shower and do basic chores.

My Mother is aware she is feeling depressed and is currently more or less house bound at the moment due to not being able to walk very far, lack of energy etc. Before this winter my Mother still took part in classes at her gym and let a full life. Yes, the medication she is on could be causing part of the low mood. She is currently on steroid treatment and inhalers. The chemotherapy has now finished.

It’s reassuring to know that you too plummeted after having a flu virus, but also regained your strength and breathing improved again. I have been very fearful ‘this is it’ for my Mum. Maybe I should be more positive and hopeful too?

My Mother has been referred to a transplant unit but she feels she is not mentally in the right place to consider a transplant. She is also 69 years old but was fit and healthy and has led a very healthy life.

Kindest Regards

Debbie

 

[Debbie Prosser]

Hello Charlene

I am a very new to IPF. My Mother was diagnosed three years ago and has recently and suddenly became really quite ill.  I feel a little paralyzed as to how i can help other than practical things. (she had become very negative and grumpy) I have found it hard finding advice and information online. I hoped I might find some it here. Sorry, I don’t have a lot of experience to give back.

Debbie