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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Vaccinated PF people and COVID 19 in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pulmonary Fibrosis 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    I tested positive for Covid (two days after getting the bivalent vaccination–much too soon to have any bearing). I’d had all 3 boosters before that. I was so scared of getting Covid with my IPF and have been extremely careful. I’d been on a short trip and plane ride, where I kept my mask on the entire time.

    My Covid was a big nothing. I felt a…[Read more]

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Wristband Pulse Oximeter in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 4 months ago

    I’ve been using the thumb based Wellvue sensor for more than a year and find it indispensable.  I’ve checked it at my doctor’s office when they use the finger-tip sensor and the readings match pretty well. I have the trigger point set to 90%, so get a vibration when my O2 drops below that number.

     

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic oxygen tubing in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    Mike, do you have an Amazon link for the new ones?

     

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Stem cell treatment experiences in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 5 months, 3 weeks ago

    Following

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Portable Oxygen for Paddling in the forum Using Our Forums 6 months ago

    Following.

    I go kayaking with my portable concentrator and fingers crossed. So far, no spills.

    I should probably get tanks, which I have been avoiding so far.

    I’ll be happy to find some other solution, as I’d hate to have to give up kayaking (or buy a replacement concentrator).

    Judy

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Zinc in the Role of Lung Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 7 months, 1 week ago

    Nasal spray, contraindications with other drugs, max dosages.

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Zinc in the Role of Lung Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 7 months, 1 week ago

    Steve,

    Could you provide references/links for this info? I can’t find it.

    Thanks,

    Judy

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Zinc in the Role of Lung Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 7 months, 1 week ago

    I have been taking 30 mg of zinc for about a year. A doctor (not my lung doctor) advised me to take it to help my immune system So it’s on my list of medications that my lung doc sees, but he’s never commented on it.

    No idea if there’s any connection, but my recent CT scan showed no change from a year ago, which I regard as good news.

    Judy

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic IPF patient symptoms in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 8 months, 1 week ago

    My doctor prescribed iprapromium bromide nasal spray for the nasal dripping. It helps immensely.

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic IPF patient symptoms in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 8 months, 2 weeks ago

    I too have the thick mucous. My doc says that’s not typical of IPF, but I sure have seen lots of comments in the forums from other people suffering the same disgusting symptom.

    I would LOVE to find something to stop this annoying coughing.

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Deep-breathing exercises in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 10 months, 3 weeks ago

    Great recommendations. I’m going to try them. And follow this topic for more suggestions.

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic When will first treatment to repair scar tissue become available to humans in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 1 month ago

    Well, I turn 82 next month and plan to live with my loving husband at least 10 more years. So I’m hoping for a cure/reversal of the scarring. I was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago and am not taking any of the meds. My latest CT scan last week showed no appreciable progression and very little since my diagnosis.

    I’m living life to the fullest, enjoying…[Read more]

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic When will first treatment to repair scar tissue become available to humans in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 2 months ago

    Oh somebody, please answer this. Or tell us how to get into one of the trials.

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Vaccinated PF people and COVID 19 in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 year, 5 months ago

    I was able to get a 3rd vaccine shot even though I am not on  anti-fibrotic meds. A local grocery store  (Vons, Albertsons) was giving 3rd shots to people that qualify. I went online and filled out their form. For the question about how you qualify, I checked the box that I am immunology compromised, and in the box that popped up asking about y…[Read more]

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Choosing a Portable O2 concentrator for air travel in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    John, my oxygen needs increased in the last few months. But I have taken the G5 on a couple of very short flights (~1hr). For those flights I was able to sit down, no walking around, with my POC in the overhead. Didn’t check my sats. I don’t think I could do that now, but thanks to the delta variant, I won’t be trying that any time soon. 🙁

    Judy

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Choosing a Portable O2 concentrator for air travel in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    I haven’t had any problem triggering a pulse with either the G5 or G3. But the G3 just wouldn’t give me enough oxygen to bring my level up to the 90s.

    Judy

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Choosing a Portable O2 concentrator for air travel in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    I wasn’t aware of the Simply Go. I just looked it up and it sounds like a very good solution.

    At the time of my last plane flight I just used the POC going and coming from the plane, but seated I did not need it and put it in the overhead compartment. My oxygen needs have increased since then and I will probably need to use it during the flight.…[Read more]

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Choosing a Portable O2 concentrator for air travel in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    For me, they always just ask: Do you have enough for 1 1/2 times length of flight? I say Yes and they’re happy.

     

     

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Choosing a Portable O2 concentrator for air travel in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    John,

    Sitting still w/o oxygen, my O2 level is 93 or 92. Walking just a little ways I quickly drop to the low 80’s. With my G5 on setting 6 I can walk around the house and keep it at 97-98. At that point I usually drop the setting to 4.

    As I said, we bought the G5 because we can’t take tanks on airplanes, and we WERE planning to do lots of…[Read more]

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    Judy Fraser replied to the topic Choosing a Portable O2 concentrator for air travel in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    Bill Kelly,

    I did not give any advice. I told him of my experience. I believe that’s what he was looking for.

    I have never given anyone advice here.

    Judy

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