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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Starting Ofev in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    • How long after your diagnosis of PF/IPF did you start taking Ofev?
    Immdiatly. Actually my Respirologist left the choice to me & I chose OFEV.

    • When you started Ofev, had your Doctor shared with you whether your PF/IPF was mild, moderate or severe?
    My IPF was moderate.

    • When being prescribed Ofev did you ask or did your Doctor offer to expla…[Read more]

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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Oxygen Delivery System when needs go up in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello Robert,
    I change the Oxygen flow rates “Before” getting up for bathroom visit. Then lower it when back at sitting rest.
    Before doing any kind of movement or exertion, I always check the Oxygen saturation before actually proceeding. This all takes time but find that it has to be done to be safe.
    Resting, my settings are usually 6-8 liters but…[Read more]

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    Hans M. Fink posted a new activity comment 1 year, 5 months ago

    I have used this forum for a long time now. It is always helpful to hear other IPF patients thoughts.

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      Bill Mattila replied 2 weeks, 2 days ago

      Yes very

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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Ofev UK in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) 1 year, 6 months ago

    Hi Marilyn Cellucci,
    I have the same weight loss issue as you. Also, I would not accept the view of your Pulmonologist but am convinced that the weight loss is directly related to the OFEV medications. Have not yet asked a nutritionist for advice but will soon.
    Sincerely
    Hans Fink (in Canada)

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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Stem Cell Procedure for IPF in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Hello Charlene,
    I appreciate your comments very much.
    I think that a decision to have procedures done such as stem cell therapy, which are still largely unproven may have something to do with age & attitude of an individual IPF patient.
    When you are younger, such as yourself it is different. As for me, I’m 86 years old & figure “what do I have to…[Read more]

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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Stem Cell Procedure for IPF in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Hello Allen,
    I am curious how the stem Cell therapy procedure for the lungs was performed?
    Can you provide a brief description?
    Thanks,
    Hans

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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Stem Cell Procedure for IPF in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 7 months ago

    Hello Charlene & Rune,
    I am also seriously considering having stem cell treatment done for myself. Unfortunately clinics in Canada have so far resisted in offering it to us IPF patients.
    I checked with a clinic in Michigan, USA & they would do it.
    But since the pandemic struck us, the borders were closed. Now that I could travel to the USA, I am…[Read more]

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    Hans M. Fink replied to the topic Systemic Enzymes, with or without prescription anti-fibrotics in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 1 year, 7 months ago

    Hello Rebecca,
    Thank you for the information on Systemic Enzymes.
    I have not tried it yet but am very interested I getting all the ingredients.
    Because I am currently on Ofev whose side-effects caused a lot of weight loss, decided to stop ECGC.
    Where would one usually find all the items you describe?

    Sincerely,
    Hans Fink (Windsor, Canada)

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    Hans M. Fink became a registered member 2 years, 4 months ago

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      Mark Koziol replied 2 years, 4 months ago

      Hello Hans, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

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      Bill Mattila replied 1 year, 5 months ago

      Welcome to the forum Hans.

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        Hans M. Fink replied 1 year, 5 months ago

        I have used this forum for a long time now. It is always helpful to hear other IPF patients thoughts.

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          Bill Mattila replied 2 weeks, 2 days ago

          Yes very

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