I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m 79 years old and was diagnosed with IPF 6 years and 3 days ago following a left lung biopsy. I couldn’t agree with you more about starting palliative care sooner rather than later. I’m on oxygen 24/7. I’ve been a hospice patient now for ten weeks. It has made a difference in my life, but equally important it… Read more

I was diagnosed with IPF 5 years and 9 months ago.  I’m 79 years old.  About a month ago I became out of breath no matter how minor the activity.  Recovering was very uncomfortable.  I contacted my doctor and he prescribed 30mg of prednisone for two weeks.  Within a couple of days I was recovering from being out of breath much faster.  I’m now… Read more

Hi Charlene

I will remain on 10mg of prednisone going forward on permeant basis.

Kindest regards,

 

Ed

 

Hi Charlene,

I was diagnosed with IPF in March 2015.  In February I asked my doctor if I could take prednisone to help with my lack of energy.  Im 78 years old.  He prescribed 20mg for two weeks and 10mg for two weeks and it made a huge difference in the way I felt.  I am now on 10mg going forward.  The only side effect I’ve experienced is a… Read more