@jim-foley
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Jim replied to the topic Gabapentin For IPF-Related Cough? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months ago
Prescribed for my dry cough. Seems quite effective.
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Jim replied to the topic Do You Identify With Being 'Disabled'? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I do not self-identify as disabled but I did obtain a handicap parking placard that I use only when I cannot find a space within a reasonable (for me) walking distance.
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Jim replied to the topic Starting Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 3 months, 2 weeks ago
My IPF diagnosis dates from January 2017. I started Ofev 2 months later but developed intolerable side effects (gastro distress and fatigue) by March 2019. I then switched to Espiret. The side effects are minimal to this point other than considerably increased photosensitivity.
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Jim replied to the topic Low BMI Might Be a Risk Factor for Gastrointestinal Side Effects in IPF Patients on Ofev in the forum Flash Briefings & Podcasts 3 months, 3 weeks ago
That explains a few things!
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Jim replied to the topic Pulmonary Rehab May Improve Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in IPF Patients in the forum Flash Briefings & Podcasts 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Male, age 67, IPF diagnosis 1/17. I exercise because I always have. Currently 2 hours of supervised pulmonary rehab once weekly, including treadmill, stationary bike, and Stairmaster plus dumbbells & body weight, all while on an O2 cylinder. In addition, daily exercise bike and free weight sessions at home using an O2 concentrator.
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Jim became a registered member 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Jim's profile was updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to the PF forums Jim. Thanks for joining us!