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    Maureen Lake replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks for your quick response Allen Hall

    I live in a suburb Palos Park, just southwest of Chicago.  Was Dx 4yrs ago, am presently being tx at Loyola.

    My concern was not about the mastectomy, but about the cohesive gel implants being problematic as they can be affected both by warm & cold temperatures.

    I am a football fan, but moreso a Chicago…[Read more]

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    Maureen Lake replied to the topic laser therapy in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Andy,

    Laser therapy sounds very enticing. I have been diagnosed with IPF for 4 years.  I use O2 on exertion.  Was on Esbriet but was unable to withstand the side effects, tryed Ofev which caused elevated liver ezymed.

    I had a bilateral mastectomy & have bilateral silicone implants, would this prevent me from having Laser?

    I live in the C…[Read more]

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    Maureen Lake replied to the topic Alcohol & Anti-Fibrotics (OFEV & Esbriet) in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 4 years, 8 months ago

    Prior to going on Esbriet my Dr discussed my alcohol consumption – I did not drink much 1-2 drinks per week.  She also stated use of Tylenol & any other drugs broken down by the liver be used with caution.  My liver enzymes were checked & found to be elevated, caused by fatty liver.  I saw the liver specialist who suggested some dietary changes &a…[Read more]

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    Maureen Lake replied to the topic Increased Sensitivity to Scents After Being Diagnosed with IPF. in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 5 years ago

    Definitely especially scented candles (Christmas, Cinnamon or Pumpkin & perfumes especially Este Lauder.

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    Maureen Lake replied to the topic Has Pulmonary Fibrosis Changed Your Appetite? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 5 years ago

    Yep!  I nolonger tolerate greasy foods as well.  I definitely eat smaller meals.  Chocolates bother me (but I eat them anyway)  I find My O2 drops, so if I am out I do use my O2 at 1-2 L  helps. About 30 min after eating I tend to get congested & cough up mucus, very embarrassing , wearing O2 seems to limit this.

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      Charlene Marshall replied 5 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Maureen, thanks for joining the PF forums and welcome!

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