janis-gorsline
Biography
| Name | janis gorsline |
| Nickname | janis-gorsline |
| Year of Birth | May 24, 1948 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Ontario |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I was diagnosed a few months ago with IPF. When I had my first chest x-ray Dr. said it was pneumonia and I had a slight temperature. Later when I was referred to a specialist and had a second chest x-ray he diagnosed me with IPF. I am in the process of waiting for my medication (Ofev) to be delivered to me possibly in the next few days. What I have been reading about the drug I pray I will be able to take it without severe side effects. I will keep thinking positive about this medication as I have been since I have been diagnosed.
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| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Hotel Dieu in Kingston Ontario |
| Current medication regimen | When I receive Ofev I take one pill in the morning and 1 pill in the evening. |
| Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Think POSITIVE. Life is too short to worry about this disease. Never thought I would have to face this disease but it is what it is and all the worrying in the world is NOT going to change anything. I will be happy for the rest of my life. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Since April of 2019. |
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