Janet
@Janet
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Joined Jul 2022 •
Active a year ago
Biography
| Name | Janet |
| Nickname | jaanetmczach |
| Year of Birth | 1951 |
| Location | TX |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I was diagnosed with NSIP in January 2022 after a lung biopsy, but I have had symptoms for about 4-5 years. I am on mycophenolate (Cellcept) and a number of supporting drugs. My most constant symptom over five years has been my cough, although I have several others, including extreme piriformis/back pain within the last few months. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Myclopenolate/Austin Pulmonary North |
| Current medication regimen | Mycophenolate, advair, flonase, ipratropium bromide, montelukast, amitriptyline |
| Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Get exercise |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Probably several years |
| Privacy Policy and Terms of Use | I agree |