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    Mary E. Gemmill replied to the topic How fast does this progress? in the forum Upcoming Medical Appointments: Q&As 1 year, 2 months ago

    In addition to ILD, also have severe osteoporosis to the point that I recently had a compression fracture of T6/7, causing me to hunch over and severely compromising respiratory capacity. Am on a low dose oxycodone every 6 hours (which I do take) but any exertion causes pulse ox to drop although I do recover.

    Had an epidural for the nerve pain…[Read more]

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    Mary E. Gemmill replied to the topic Wrestling with the End Stage of Pulmonary Fibrosis in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 1 year, 3 months ago

    I am in year 2/3 of IDF (formally diagnosed), probably longer with increased shortness of breath, cough, etc. Was going along reasonably well until had some chest discomfort and increased shortness of breath. I also have severe Osteoporosis and have within the past month sustained two compression fractures of L2 and T11. The pain has been…[Read more]

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    Mary E. Gemmill replied to the topic Household Chores & IPF! in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 1 year, 3 months ago

    I try to do what I can – which is not much. Have just engaged a housecleaning service to come once a month to do the ‘heavy’ cleaning – bathroom, kitchen, vacuuming. I can still do my dishes, put laundry in and fold. But I do find I tend to have piles  of clean clothes on the bed instead of putting into a drawer. Am dealing not  only with IPF b…[Read more]

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    Mary E. Gemmill posted a new activity comment 1 year, 4 months ago

    Thanks. Have been reading posts for a bit and enjoy/learn from everyone. Look forward tg being active.

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    Mary E. Gemmill became a registered member 1 year, 4 months ago

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      Charlene Marshall replied 1 year, 4 months ago

      Welcome to the PF forums Mary, thanks for joining us!

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        Mary E. Gemmill replied 1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Have been reading posts for a bit and enjoy/learn from everyone. Look forward tg being active.

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