Laura Bush

Good morning! I’m flying from Cleveland to Dallas today and although I have never been a nervous flyer, I’m feeling a little anxious this time. I have my mask, pulse oximeter, mucinex and flonase packed in my personal carry on so I should be all set. I’ve been up all night so hopefully I’ll sleep most of the flight! Wish me…[Read more]

Hi Charlene!  I don’t know if this is just a coincidence or some divine intervention but when I saw this topic my jaw dropped.  The last two days I have been dizzy, wobbly and even fell forward today when I tried to stand up. I wasn’t sure if it was because of the severe sinus headache I have or due to the fibrosis or dehydration or ??? Perhaps i…[Read more]

Good morning everyone! After reading all of your comments I can definitely relate to so much of what each of you have said. I am having trouble getting used to being so fatigued, and I think accepting that it is a new way of life is depressing. After one holiday family dinner that my daughter and her husband had prepared and hosted someone yawned…[Read more]

Good morning!  I have found that my resting heart rate is usually around 94 now, it used to be about 70. I think our hearts have to work harder for us to breathe. My doctor told me that is also what causes the weight loss. I’ve lost 20 lbs in the past year and a half, and I was thin to begin with.

Good morning!  I’m so glad to see this topic. I have been too embarrassed to admit that I have such a strong fear of taking a shower. My main fear is that I will get light headed and/or lose my balance and fall. I live alone, so if I were to hit my head and lose consciousness, nobody would know  that I needed help. I’m not on oxygen yet,  but ha…[Read more]

Good morning!  I was so excited when I saw Natural relief for mucus in the lungs as a topic. Unfortunately I am allergic to fresh pineapple and I don’t think I should try drinking pineapple juice! I hope there are other options! Any other ideas? Thanks, Laura

Hi Charlene and others! With regards to the CBD oil that I started using,  it is called Wild Rogue CBD Tincture, 1000 mg CBD hemp oil. It is a small 30ml bottle. On the bottle it says a “serving” is 0.5ml., so I decided to take half of that amount in the morning and half before I go to bed. I am trying to get more information about it,  as it d…[Read more]

Hi, I started using hemp CBD oil this week. I have started with a few drops under my tongue in the morning and at night. It definitely seems to be helping me sleep. I haven’t seen any improvement yet in my joint inflammation and pain,  but from what I’ve read it can take a couple weeks before there is any noticeable difference. Being able to…[Read more]

I just received a small bottle with a dropped of Wild Reyne purified hemp CBS oil from one of my very concerned and thoughtful daughters. I’m not sure how many drops I should start with, or what benefits to hope for. I have read that it helps for pain and anxiety, and inflammation so she is hoping it will help with my Rheumatoid arthritis…[Read more]

Good morning! I’m trying to be upbeat when I am not really okay. I had the opportunity to spend a couple hours with my grandsons yesterday and had a wonderful time.  They are ages 2 and 4, and of course full of energy! We had fun dancing and playing hide and seek,  so of course today I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. As far as self care is c…[Read more]

Hi, I’m new to all of this, and was only recently diagnosed with Advanced Pulmonary Fibrosis in October of 2018, while hospitalized for pneumonia. I also have a primary immune deficiency,  rheumatoid arthritis, and sarcoidosis, as well as several gastrointestinal issues. The self-care topic is a much needed one for me. I welcome suggestions and…[Read more]