Keith Nelson

I love Dr. Greenspan. He is a very inspirational professional – living near his facility would be great. However…

In listening to the podcast he is enlightening on the problems with all or nothing thinking. The solution “just breath” is problematic to me. If I quiet my world, focus on my breathing, my mind immediately focuses on my breathing,…[Read more]

Great news Denyse!  Thank you for sharing.

I was first diagnosed January 4, 2019 with IPF – Physican’s Assistant immediately recommended ofev. I demurred. My Primary Care Physician suggested we get a second opinion. My lung capacity was measured at 21% of predicted. Not a great place to “start” – but we do not get to choose!  On April 26 the I…[Read more]

Hello Charlene,

I wonder about this? The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation had a database of patients, patients with IPF that it “was” maintaining on a voluntary basis. PFF stopped that process due to lack of funding. In the article above, it identifies:  “Healthcare organizations can take a shortcut through this part of the process by purchasing an…[Read more]

Thank you, Carl.  Which clinic is spearheading your care?

I was at Corvallis Clinic, now migrated to OHSU.

Symptoms at bay, at the moment, seems I may have had this, undiagnosed since about 2015. Diagnosis Jan. 4 this year. I can’t say I have notice any deterioration since I first noticed breathing shortness when exercising, back in 2015.

When…[Read more]

Thank you Doug ( @doug-batten ) for the reply,

Would you let us know how you are doing, what drugs you are taking, and your prognosis?

Keith

Devil’s bargain!

My first Pulmonologist simply prescribed ofev, and rather Cavalierly too.

As I moved to Oregon Health & Science University, the Assistant Professor there has me on mycophenolate & prednisone. But, this regimen just started today. Esbriet and Ofev are evolving into their own problematic outcomes – it “may” ebb or stop the…[Read more]

Thank you Marianne and Doug,

I was first diagnosed January 4, 2019. We discovered my IPF as the result of a scuba diving accident, decompression sickness, back in May 2018.

I start on the medicine in the morning, mycophenolate and prednisone. The Pulmonologist who initially diagnosed my IPF recommended ofev. My local primary care physician…[Read more]

Hello Mark,

Our “local” medical research university is located up in Portland, OR, about 130 miles distant.

https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/

They are the local experts. Not with the reputation of National Jewish in Denver, nor the mighty Mayo, but one with a stellar reputation, none the less.

Keith

Thank you for sharing your insight, Mark. It seems this affliction interrupts our otherwise normal life. Mortality was always “out there” – but not in our present day to day existence. “Health” is and has always been very important. If something is amiss, we get it fixed, heal, and move on. IPF is evil. What life was like unfolding before us…[Read more]

Yes!

Thank you for your insight on ofev, Bill.

Since ofev was approved on the same date as esbriet, back in 2014 are you aware of any studies that reveal the effectiveness of either of these drugs?

I have been prescribed ofev. I am not taking it. Rather, I am seeking a second opinion on my IPF and the prognosis from our nearby Oregon Health & Science…[Read more]

Thank you for sharing your concerns, and to every one who responded. “Information” is very welcome.

My Pulmonologist said nothing about “transplant” being an option. Then again, the Pulmonologist in my case left it to his Nurse Practitioner to give me the news of my diagnosis. Basically all she “informed” me was that the results of my lung biopsy…[Read more]

Interesting reading. I am sorry for those who know others who have predeceased us – sad when this demon takes someone.

I am a newly diagnosed IPF member of our PF community, just January4. Presently I am “dealing with” – not really referring to “fighting” nor “living with” – rather just dealing with it.

One response I get, from those who inquire…[Read more]

Sorry to hear about your cold. The scary part you have already experienced, having it cause further serious damage resulting in a hospital stay.  I hope your cold runs its course, staying just a simple cold.

Travel – the most interesting, and perhaps the most enjoyable travel experiences we have had was to the Galapagos. We’ve been there twice,…[Read more]

Thanks Bill, insightful.

All the best,

Keith