Biography

Name

MaryK

Nickname

maryk

Gender

Female

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

My husband was diagnosed with IPF in Jan 2020. The Dr did not explain this disease to him only told him he had it. He freaked out when he researched it. Then covid19 showed up and he can not see his Dr because of fear of getting covid19.  We rented an oxygen machine with our money, insurance won’t pay unless he sees a Dr and does a 6 min walk. He is 6’4″, 186 lb. He eats good and just about anything I cook.  He really loves is breakfast sandwiches with bacon or ham or pan sausage and egg but recently has said he can not eat them. He has lost his appetite and only wants homemade chicken noodle soup.  Glad I found this site and I will be reading more thru this site.

 

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

5 months