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
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