randy
Biography
| Name | randy |
| Nickname | jrd848 |
| Year of Birth | 1958 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | usa |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I am 62 year old male who has been diagnosed with with idiopathic pulmonary disease in the last 10 months! My condition has rapidly progressed from occassional oxygen intake to mandatory 8 litres at rest to 15 litres for recovery from a low of 55% back up to 95% oxygen level! I have always been active with fishing and golfing until the last 4 months! Now I struggle to get to the bathroom and back to my chair! I have a bachelors degree and worked as a counselor for 10 years and then as a machinist for the past 35 years! Now I am on disability and wonder if I will see 65 years old! |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | MUSC Charleston SC |
| Current medication regimen | albuterol inhalers, symbicort inhaler, and nebulizer. Also taking Ofev . |
| Lung transplantation status | currently in evaluation process |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Stay as active as you can and exercise as much as you can! |
| 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? | 8 months |
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