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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic when rejected for transplant in the forum Using Our Forums 1 year, 5 months ago

    So far I have been told by my transplant doctor that I won’t be considered for a transplant unless I lose 30+ pounds (these are the same 30 pounds I have gained since taking prednisone and CellCept). Next week I plan to go on a very restrictive diet to try and get some of the weight off (I haven’t been eating badly up until now so I guess I need…[Read more]

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

    My husband tested positive yesterday so we are trying to isolate ourselves from each other as best we can. I am getting the monoclonal infusion today as a precautionary measure. So, I can’t answer your question, but if I get COVID I’ll send an update.

     

     

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic Third Vaccine Dose Chat Thread in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 5 months ago

    I can’t get a booster yet because I got the J&J vacine. Although there is no problem with me qualifying I will still have to wait.

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Thanks for the info — I also have polymyositis and antisynthetase that have contributed to my lung condition (I have significant scarring). Thanks for the encouragement on exercising every day — that needs to be a new goal for me. I agree that the slow taper is the best thing to do for prednisone. That last time the doc (PCP) tried to get me to…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Christie,

    Thanks so much for the information!

    Marisa

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    Marisa Beard started the topic OFEV and CTD-ILD in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) 1 year, 6 months ago

    I was supposed to be on track to start taking OFEV, and then my lung transplant doctor said he just wanted me on 3000 mg 0f CellCept (I have 3 autoimmune disorders attacking my lungs). I asked the doctor if my lungs were too damaged at this point for OFEV to work, but I haven’t received a straight answer (or I don’t view it as a straight answer).…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    I appreciate your reply and sharing your experience. It has been so helpful to hear what others are going through, especially if there are similarities to my situation. I am ready to have my next pulmonologist appointment so I can at least have PFT done again. This is where there has been such a significant decline for me so it would be great to…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic How does taking Prednisone help IPF patients in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    My experience with CellCept has been little to no side effects. I am on 3000 mg a day. I know everyone is different. It has brought my inflammation down and now I am beginning a slow prednisone taper.

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    My experience with pulmonary rehab has been great. I have been going approximately 3 times a week for 6 weeks. I have 6 more weeks on the program but can continue to go once I am officially done (they just won’t’ monitor me one on one). My treadmill experience is I am at 1.5 mph for 14 minutes on 3L of oxygen. 1.5 is mighty slow but at least I am…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    I had an appointment with my rheumatologist yesterday. I guess the 3000 mg of CellCept is doing its thing since my blood work shows the inflammation is down. She had a conversation with the transplant doctor (one of my pulmonologists) and he firmly believes that I need a lung transplant but I have to lose 35 lbs to even be considered. I did start…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Hi Fay —

    I am blessed to work at a university that has allowed me to work at home as much I need to. I try to go in 3 mornings a week but I can only do so because of my oxygen. I am 62, so mentally, I was not ready to retire and so glad I have not had to — yet. I also teach online doctoral courses, so of course, I can do that from home!

    I am…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Your diagnosis does sound very similar to mine. I agree it is the “new normal” and at times hard to adjust to it. I do go to pulmonary rehab right now, which has been helpful to make me feel a little better.  But when I walk a speedy 1.5 mph and use 3L of oxygen, it can also get depressing! I go into the office for at least 15 hours a week (I…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    I would be interested in knowing about the laser treatment also!

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Just to clarify what my diagnoses (listed in the subject area) are Connective Tissue Disease- Interstitial Lung Disease(CTD-ILD) basically brought on by these 3 autoimmune disorders Sjogren’s Syndrome, polymyositis, and Antisynthetase syndrome. I am currently under the care of a rheumatologist, pulmonologist, lung transplant pulmonologist, o…[Read more]

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      Christie Patient replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Thank you for sharing these details 🙂 Looks like some folks are already finding your case to be similar.

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    Marisa Beard started the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, polymyositis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Greetings — I am new to the forum and new to all things wrong with me. Just curious if anyone else out there in forum land has the same or similar diagnosis as me. I am on oxygen 24/7, and I use a POC and at-home concentrator. Although I hate hauling the oxygen around with me, I would not be alive without it.  I am currently on 20 mg of…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard started the topic CTD-ILD; Sjorgren's Syndrome, Polymyostosis; Antisynthetase syndrome in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago

    Greetings — I am new to the forum and new to all things wrong with me. Just curious if anyone else out there in forum land has the same or similar diagnosis as me. I am on oxygen 24/7, and I use a POC and at-home concentrator. Although I hate hauling the oxygen around with me, I would not be alive without it.  I am currently on 20 mg of…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard posted a new activity comment 1 year, 6 months ago

    Thank you! I just found out yesterday that my actual diagnosis at this time (I find it can change) is CTD-ILD rather than Pulmonary Fibrosis. Of course, I still have the scarring on the lungs but now, as I understand it, my immune system (I have Sjorgrens, Antisynthetase syndrome, and polymyositis) is attacking my lungs. I guess there is a war…[Read more]

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      Christie Patient replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Hi Marisa, yes there are other members on the forum who deal with other autoimmune conditions, including Sjogren’s. Sarcoidosis also comes to mind as one I see mentioned pretty regularly. You can use the search bar on the right of the page to search keywords and find conversations relevant to you. “auto-immune” or “sjorgens” might be a good place…[Read more]

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    Marisa Beard replied to the topic The IPF Patient's Experience with Prednisone in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 1 year, 6 months ago

    I am currently on 20mg of prednisone. When I try to wean lower I have absolutely no energy. I am also on 2000 mg of mycophenolate (soon to be increased to 3000). I have had weight gain (which certainly doesn’t help me get evaluated for a transplant) and I have issues with sleeping. Hopefully, in the next few weeks, we will try to reduce my…[Read more]

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      Charlene Marshall replied 1 year, 6 months ago

      Welcome to the PF forums Marisa. Thanks for joining us!

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        Marisa Beard replied 1 year, 6 months ago

        Thank you! I just found out yesterday that my actual diagnosis at this time (I find it can change) is CTD-ILD rather than Pulmonary Fibrosis. Of course, I still have the scarring on the lungs but now, as I understand it, my immune system (I have Sjorgrens, Antisynthetase syndrome, and polymyositis) is attacking my lungs. I guess there is a war…[Read more]

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          Christie Patient replied 1 year, 6 months ago

          Hi Marisa, yes there are other members on the forum who deal with other autoimmune conditions, including Sjogren’s. Sarcoidosis also comes to mind as one I see mentioned pretty regularly. You can use the search bar on the right of the page to search keywords and find conversations relevant to you. “auto-immune” or “sjorgens” might be a good place…[Read more]

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