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Karen replied to the topic The 6 Minute Walk Test and You in the forum Upcoming Medical Appointments: Q&As 3 years, 7 months ago
Hope you are doing well.
I go to rehab at an outpatient facility associated with Mount Carmel. I had contemplated switching to a regular gym but realized that it would be best to remain with this rehab facility as they are trained in case anything were to happen and they do have supplemental oxygen.
I am having a difficult time…[Read more]
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Karen replied to the topic The 6 Minute Walk Test and You in the forum Upcoming Medical Appointments: Q&As 3 years, 7 months ago
Marianne, I have been listed at OSU for transplant since Feb 12, 2019. Any questions you may have (and anyone else, too) I will be more than happy to try and answer for you.
I do go to rehab twice a week and at my last appointment it was suggested to climb the 14 steps in my house 6 times a day! I am having a difficult time getting that…[Read more]
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Karen replied to the topic Just got approved for Ofev in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) 3 years, 8 months ago
Hello all,
I just recently joined to be able to post to forums although I have been a member of this group for quite some time.
I was diagnosed with IPF in May 2015, and have been on Ofev since July of that year. I did experience the diarrhea and nausea within the first 6 months. I occasionally have diarrhea but nothing that immodium can’t…[Read more]
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Karen became a registered member 3 years, 8 months ago
Welcome Karen! Thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum.