![](https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/wp-content/uploads/buddypress/members/0/cover-image/64ef446ba2156-bp-cover-image.jpg)
![Profile photo of David](https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/wp-content/plugins/buddyboss-platform/bp-core/images/profile-avatar-buddyboss.png)
David
@David
•
Joined May 2020 •
Active 2 weeks ago
Biography
Name | David |
Nickname | dranyam |
Year of Birth | 1950 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Weaverville, NC |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | Diagnosed about July 2018, confirmed Dec. 2018 at Duke University Hospitals. IPF was found by happenstance as MRI was looking for something else (never found). Very early onset, taking Esbriet 3 times a day, 246 mg tablets. Test shows early presence but experiencing no IPF symptoms, but do have several Esbriet side effect symptoms (tired, appetite loss, sun sensitivity). Happily married 40 years, no children, traveled a lot and have always had dogs (Australian Shepherd favorite breed). |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Asheville Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates |
Current medication regimen | Esbriet, 3 times a day, 3 tablets each time, 9 tablets daily. |
Lung transplantation status | considering later |
Supplemental Oxygen | no |
Best advice for PF symptom management | I’m learning with each day and physician visit. |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 2 years |
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use | I agree |