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    George Beck replied to the topic Life span in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    I was diagnosed with FPF in Feb. of 2019 and on Esbrit since May 2021. No side effects. I don’t think anyone should avoid the two drugs because of side effects until you try them. Clinical trials show they can slow things down. No oxygen yet. Coughing and a lot of fatigue. Sept. scan showed no progress over June. My understanding is that the…[Read more]

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    George Beck replied to the topic Itchy Skin with Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 9 months, 1 week ago

    Thank you, Mal!

     

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    George Beck replied to the topic Itchy Skin with Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 10 months, 3 weeks ago

    All that I know about the meds is from this forum. Some can tolerate one but not the other. Difficult to tell if they are slowing progression, but the clinical trials seem to indicate that. I read on this forum that half of PF patients do not make it past three years from diagnosis if they are unmedicated. I was diagnosed Feb. of 2019. There are…[Read more]

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    George Beck replied to the topic Itchy Skin with Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 10 months, 3 weeks ago

    Glad to know that I am not the only one with Esbriet itchiness. This side effect is noted on the Esbriet insert, so I talked to a Genentech pharmacist, but no help there as he was unaware of this side effect. I itch all over, but especially on my back. I have found some relief with CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Cream. But I have pretty much…[Read more]

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    George Beck replied to the topic Vaccinated PF people and COVID 19 in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 year, 6 months ago

    I received my third Pizer a week ago at Walgreens by simply declaring that I had pulmonary fibrosis. Second shot was February. I’m on Esbriet but that didn’t come up.

     

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    George Beck replied to the topic Itchy Skin with Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 1 year, 7 months ago

    Interesting, Rob. I stopped Esbriet for two weeks at the suggestion of my pulmo, but the itchiness continued. We do have a cat, but have had cats for a long time. No problem with the sun. Still looking for an answer. If you are in fact a dog, this might explain your itchiness.

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    George Beck replied to the topic Severe neck and shoulder pain in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 9 months ago

    My PF was diagnosed in 2019, but is progressing slowly. I did have neck pain for a year and a half which has recently almost disappeared. On one occasion it was severe, but usually just an annoyance. I tried all of the creams and patches without success. I didn’t think to link this to PF. My diagnosis was either muscle strain (prescription wasn’t…[Read more]

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    George Beck replied to the topic Fibrosis and Esbriet in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 9 months ago

    I have been lucky so far. I worked my way up to nine 267 mg pills per day at meals with no side effects except for itchy skin (!). I have been on the high dose for three weeks.

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    George Beck started the topic Itchy Skin with Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 1 year, 9 months ago

    On the full dose of Esbriet for about two weeks and have developed itchy skin. Chest, back, legs, etc. Not the end of the world, but it sure is annoying. Anyone else? Have you found an answer?

     

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    George Beck became a registered member 1 year, 10 months ago

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      Charlene Marshall replied 1 year, 10 months ago

      Thanks for joining the PF forums George. Welcome!

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