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Maureen started the topic Cardiopulmonary exercise (CPET) in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 6 months ago
My respiralogist just ordered this test to diagnose IPF plus a CT scan. Just wondering if others had this procedure to diagnose.
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Maureen started the topic MRI to diagnose PF in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 6 months ago
Wondering if using an MRI test is being used to diagnose PF. This would be a test I would pay for a diagnosis, instead of having to wait so long for another CT.
thanks for any feedback!
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Maureen replied to the topic Do others with IPF cough for 20 minutes every morning? in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 1 year, 8 months ago
Morning James
I have a Chinese acupuncturist who put me on cough medicine called Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa. It works well for me cause I have Restless Legs so I can’t take “off the counter cough meds”.I tried to take a picture of it, but can’t figure out how to include it!!
thanks for sharing James!
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Maureen replied to the topic Body aches in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 8 months ago
Rebecca, thanks for sharing! I will take your advice & start monitoring what I’m eating to see if there is a correlation. I didn’t think of that!!
Stay safe!
Maureen
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Maureen replied to the topic Body aches in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 8 months ago
Thanks Patricia for sharing your experience. My O2 (oxygen) has registered normal. What was/is your readings? I take CBD & it is very effective to ease the pain. I need to wait till January for a 2nd CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. I do have a Cpap that I use every day.
I am so grateful that you shared your experience. I don’t feel so alone o…[Read more]
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Maureen replied to the topic Body aches in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 9 months ago
Madonna, that sounds very painful. Mine feels like the muscles ache. No joint pain. I use CBD oil several times a day. It does control the full body aches. Just not sure this relates to PF that’s why I am asking.
Hope today is a pain free day for you Madonna!
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Maureen started the topic Body aches in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 9 months ago
Anyone have any suggestions about body aches. I wake up during the night with them or it will hit during the day. It feels like getting the flu- with body aches. Yes I have been checked for COVID-negative. Do others have this?
Thanks in Advance
Maureen
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Maureen replied to the topic What to ask the doctor? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 10 months ago
I am waiting too for a diagnosis- which is leaning towards PF. My respiralogist said I need a second CT scan (1yr apart) to confirm. So they may not have all the answers at your 1st visit. Keep us updated!
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Maureen replied to the topic Looking for answers in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 11 months ago
I am on this crazy road of diagnosis. My GP said all signs are looking like PF. My respiralogist says my ERV at 16% is due to abdominal fat pressing on my diaphragm ( like a pregnant woman). She says the person who interrupted my breathing test used the wrong word when he wrote ” severely reduced 0.16L” so now I have to wait for a 2nd CT scan in…[Read more]
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Charlene Marshall are now friends 1 year, 11 months ago
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Maureen posted a new activity comment 1 year, 11 months ago
Thanks Charlene. Waiting anxiously to talk to my respiralogist on Wednesday. The GP said the breathing test results are pointing to PF because my ERV is severely low. She already told me that the 2 drugs available aren’t very effective. She also said it would be early stage. I am very much into alternative medicine to help with my doctors. A…[Read more]
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Maureen became a registered member 1 year, 11 months ago
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Welcome to the PF forums Maureen. Thanks for joining us!
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Thanks Charlene. Waiting anxiously to talk to my respiralogist on Wednesday. The GP said the breathing test results are pointing to PF because my ERV is severely low. She already told me that the 2 drugs available aren’t very effective. She also said it would be early stage. I am very much into alternative medicine to help with my doctors. A…[Read more]
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