Jim Dawson

Charlene,

I can definitely say, most of the fast foods have a negative affect on how I feel afterwards. Especially anything fried. I do well with baked fish, sardines, apples and eggs.I will eat other foods but with little side affects, but anything fried is going to make me feel worse.

Take care.

Jim D.

Hi Steve,

The VA switched me from Esbriet and Ofev to Micophenolate Mofetil. That worked for me with a significantt improvement in coughing. My son tells me to try super beets powder. All that being said, there is still no way to stop it. I’ll see if I can find your friends request. Take care and it sounds as f the VA is giving you the run a…[Read more]

Hang in there Colleen. Looks like you too have run the gambit of life. Just knowing you are not alone is not always comforting, but it looks to me you are keeping a positive approach. This war against IPF is just that, a war. I hope you are surrounded by people who understand what you are going through.

Jim Dawson

Sorry Joe, but we do play the cards we are dealt with. I know life is nothing not without it trials. I some ways it is bitter sweet. There are many, many places I would have liked to have visited in this world, but not possible. On the other hand I am one of those who believe there is a brighter side after death. That doesn’t diminish the trials o…[Read more]

Well BP was normal, but BPM was high as well as oxygen dropping into the 60’s. However, if oxygen stays too low for too long BP will go up. So the first thing to monitor is oxygen. The VA doctor had no other solutions for me and decided to see if there was an alternative to current medications. I have not seen a cardiologist as of yet. This i…[Read more]

Thank you for verifying what my doctor alluded to. I do think following your beats per minute and oxygen levels gives me a better idea of when to sit down. Next on my agenda is to find a lightweight electric wheel chair. The VA has some, but I would have to buy a trailer hitch or a Van and have it adapted to what ever I buy. I just want a…[Read more]

Dear Mrs. Swain,

The loss is tremendous, but the suffering is over. I am sure you will see him again, face glowing and in perfect health. May you find peace and comfort even in the separation for a period of time.