@frances-gilbert
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Frances Gilbert for Jesse F Gilbert jr posted an update 1 year, 6 months ago
My husband was diagnosed with IPF in 2018 . His disease was caused by Burn Pit exposure from Iraq and years of military exposure. He received
100% disability but he is slowly dying. He is on 8itersl 24/7 oxygen . He cannot use the Imogen products as it only goes to 5liters . He cannot tolerate cold weather, with Covid 19 we stay home. He does not…[Read more] -
Frances Gilbert for Jesse F Gilbert jr posted a new activity comment 1 year, 10 months ago
Its been quite awhile since I posted. I am the wife of a patient with IPF. We are a bit odd as my husband is 100% disabled by the VA. We did not have to fight to get him the help he needed but we are entering a new time where changes are occurring faster and faster. In 2017 I noticed him walking upstairs and being short of breath. After nagging to…[Read more]
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Frances Gilbert for Jesse F Gilbert jr became a registered member 2 years, 11 months ago
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Hello Frances, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!
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Its been quite awhile since I posted. I am the wife of a patient with IPF. We are a bit odd as my husband is 100% disabled by the VA. We did not have to fight to get him the help he needed but we are entering a new time where changes are occurring faster and faster. In 2017 I noticed him walking upstairs and being short of breath. After nagging to…[Read more]
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Frances Gilbert for Jesse F Gilbert jr's profile was updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Hello Francis, thank you for sharing. It’s a shame Jesse served our country and ended up with a terminal lung disease. Your advice to caregivers is spot on. They must take time for themselves in order to help the ones they love. Have a wonderful day. Mark