Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | George Richard | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/geohard/activity/ Activity feed for George Richard. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:38:44 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 3cf9539e052d3b59af371693191b535f George Richard replied to the discussion Dlco? Pulmonary Hypertension PHT? Tyvaso? in the forum Treatments and Science https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/dlco-pulmonary-hypertension-pht-tyvaso/#post-37095 Sat, 25 May 2024 01:19:03 -0500 Reply to Dlco? Pulmonary Hypertension PHT? Tyvaso?

I’ve had IPF for almost 10 years and went on Pirfenidone almost 3 years ago. I started down this road in 98 with my first heart attack and now have 5 stents. I was diagnosed with Pulmonary hypertension last October and went on Tyvaso then after taking the build up doses I got up to 48mg 4xdaily but it was hard on my digestive system so backed…

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]]> b47ce723c28a85cf037321261ac22914 George Richard replied to the discussion The End in the forum Using Our Forums https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/the-end/#post-36891 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:35:25 -0500 Reply to The End

Thanks Meredith sounds like good advice. Part of who I am is taking care of and doing for other people but I’m learning what I can and can’t do. I don’t want to dump it all on my partner but am learning to ask and communicate my needs better.

Good Luck!

]]> 0a66bb5d9f4ce01a067849582cdf25c4 George Richard posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/41751/#acomment-41766 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:08:08 -0600 Thanks Marilyn, that’s the type of info I wanted. I’m looking into palliative care at my Dr. apt next week. I’m not taking any pain meds and don’t really want to (that’s subject to change though). I don’t get out much, maybe once or twice a week depending on the Minnesota weather.

I like your new hobby, I hope your hubby and…

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George, there is absolutely no need to suffer at the end. I am in Palliative Care right now and will eventually go into Hospice Care. Even now, in Palliative Care, I […]

]]> 714360a4a1eec3a271058c78e6520d84 George Richard replied to the discussion The End in the forum Using Our Forums https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/the-end/#post-36707 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:41:07 -0600 Reply to The End

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions. I am planning on getting palpative care and have been talking occasionally with a mental health profesional. I understand the “good fortune” I have by being able to get things in order before leaving and am not really concerned about what happens after. My main concern is how I’m going.…

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]]> e28646c05c9f2498e15a938a921d743c George Richard started the discussion The End in the forum Using Our Forums https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/the-end/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:40:59 -0600 The End

Not sure where this discussion belongs and I’m sorry if it depresses or makes people uncomfortable but these are the question I need help with.

I was diagnosed with IPF 9 years ago, (I also have heart issues with several stents) and was able thru exersize, diet and “clean living” to avoid drugs or treatment for it until 2 years ago. I went…

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]]> edac3ef879c988adc2e2387755f5f628 George Richard replied to the discussion Winter walks in the cold in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/winter-walks-in-the-cold/#post-36131 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:33:20 -0500 Reply to Winter walks in the cold

Both good suggestions! I plan on getting a larger size coat so my machine can go inside the coat as well and actually went “mall walking” yesterday. I also bought a Serius polartec combo…

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]]> f1ec7fa8fb4f8d2b1f47e8dc981eec70 George Richard started the discussion Winter walks in the cold in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/winter-walks-in-the-cold/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:00:54 -0500 Winter walks in the cold

As winter is hard upon us I’m trying to come up with a way to continue walking my dog outside. Coat, boots, pants,, hat & gloves all good but looking for a solution to the canola air/problem. I’ve tried scarfs and different types of gators but can’t come up with anything that’s not shortly soaked with moisture from exhalation. In Minnesota…

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]]> 74327642259887753bb5f6bef6074dfa George Richard replied to the discussion Using supplemental oxygen in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/using-supplemental-oxygen/#post-34717 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:07:53 -0500 Reply to Using supplemental oxygen

Thanks for all the great info. I’ve had IPF for about 7 years and just went on Oxygen 2 weeks ago. I appreciate all the info on machines, I’ve got a machine for nights and cylinders for day if I need them, but wasn’t aware of the dangers of not using them. It’s starting to get through to me. I fought as hard as I could, and after having 2… Read more

]]> 7d1e588d139f9516b5b84da24d7b0730 George Richard replied to the discussion Winter Fitness & PF in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/winter-fitness-pf/#post-34139 Sat, 14 Jan 2023 16:26:36 -0600 Reply to Winter Fitness & PF

Hi Christine!

 

Im just doing a couple different Quest VR boxing programs in a swivel chair, supernatural and lite boxer . Both require movement and facing hence the swivel chair. rounds in both time out to aroung 2 minutes so I can catch my breath between.

]]> d88818b7b307a2438c78b038eb44e4f4 George Richard replied to the discussion Winter Fitness & PF in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/winter-fitness-pf/#post-34110 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:56:00 -0600 Reply to Winter Fitness & PF

Hi from the Frozen North!

I’m in Minnesota and It has been cold as Hell since December. The extremes of below about 10f really slowed me down even just walking my dogs! I used to get in at least 1 mile ady, quite often two but this winter the cold just stole my breath even with a mask. I’ve always been active in martial arts, kayaking and… Read more

]]> b675987bbf5438af9de81a8218b79272 George Richard posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/36515/#acomment-36760 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:25:33 -0600 Thanks Christine!

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