Biography

Name

James W Heacock Jr
Nickname

james-w-heacock-jr
Year of Birth

1946
Location

Birmingham,Alabama 35213
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

I’m a 73 year old diagnosed with IPF in early 2016 and taking OFEV since March 2016. My condition is stable and I use oxygen at 3ml per min at night only. I work out a couple of times per week. My twin sister also has IPF and was diagnosed in 2016 and is taking Ofev and stable. She’s on oxygen all the time.
I also take medication for AFib of my heart and stable also.
Treatment / Medical Facility

UAB
Current medication regimen

150mg Ofev twice per day
Lung transplantation status

considering later
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

Listen to your doctor and do what they tell you and read about our disease and ask your doctor what’s best for you. Everyone is different.
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?

4 years
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