kathryn-ludwig
Biography
Name | Kathryn Ludwig |
Nickname | kathryn-ludwig |
Year of Birth | 1959 |
Gender | Female |
Location | South Carolina |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | 58 years enjoying God’s green acre! Not your average person by farrrrrr! At the ripe ole age of 34, had 2 strokes, cerebellum bleeds. Been on disability every since. Memory of a gnat and gait of a drunk. (Can’t stand the stuff personally)., but oh well! However, I was able to be there when my sons arrived home from school, be there for their every event, see my dream husband of bone cancer (13 weeks duration) and a widow at 42. 6 months later, Father diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, 361 date later….so, I took care of my mother who had never hearned to drive. She had cancer and WON, only to succomb to Alzheimer’s in 16. It’s been an interesting ride. Have met some amazing people along the way. Quit smoking 8 years ago after 33 years, and learned last week that my Fibrosis was in hyper mode. CRASH CART. HUMMMMM. GOT THE RESPIRATOR. ONE WAY TO KEEP SALESMAN AWAY. THEY THINK YOU HAVE THE PLAGUE, So, now….decisions, decisions…I always said if I was diagnosed with the BIG C, no chemo for me. God’s sense of humor? Still a choice. I want to maintain what life I have left. I just don’t know. This ball started rolling 5 days ago. Said I was diagnosed in 16? |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | O2, OPEV possible |
Current medication regimen | O2 |
Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Please need advice! |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 2016? |
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