Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | Jim Wood | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/jim-wood/activity/ Activity feed for Jim Wood. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:01:47 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 418f6309ea3ae7cd20a0b2ca32bdf5f3 Jim Wood replied to the discussion I am looking for info on acquiring PF from asbestos exposure. in the forum PF Life: 50+ https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/i-am-looking-for-info-on-acquiring-pf-from-asbestos-exposure/#post-12097 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:33:24 -0500 Reply to I am looking for info on acquiring PF from asbestos exposure.

I’m glad I saw your inquiry. I too, suffer from asbestosis as a result from active duty exposure Navy 1968. In perusing a VA claim, the VA uses a loophole “if no notations of asbestos or treatment for exposure” are in your medical records, then your claim will be denied. Please get in touch with me for more information.
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]]> df85f3dda3f2462ffeed0bdbce3fac5c Jim Wood replied to the discussion Best way to take Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/best-way-to-take-esbriet/page/5/#post-11513 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:00:43 -0500 Reply to Best way to take Esbriet

Ramping up Esbriet is important.  Three times per day. First week is 1 per dose, Second week is 2 per dose, then Third week 3 per dose. If you start at full dose (3 per dose) then you run the risk of side effects like diarrhea and I would strongly suggest NOT wearing a tight fitting belt whose buckle requires a Herculean effort to release.

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