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Steve Dragoo replied to the topic Metformin Useage as Treatment for IPF in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Michael,
A number of pharmacies will provide metformin at a love cost probably about the same as the co-pay but I do not know if they require a prescription.
I have used metformin for 12 years and can’t tell if it has helped my IPF or not. I do use a bucket of supplements daily however.
Stay well…
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Steve Dragoo replied to the topic Metformin Useage as Treatment for IPF in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 11 months ago
I started on Metformin over 10 years ago because of diabetes and can’t say if it has had any positive impact on my 6-year-old IPF. But if you insist on trying it be mindful of a low starting dose and initial side effects that do go away. I believe some pharmacies give metformin free (Walmart?) but not sure…
Stay well
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Liam Mullaney replied to the topic DLCO level in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 years, 11 months ago
Hi Mike ( @michael-lamkin) and Denny ( @deliassen) thank you both for your replies. Denny if you could let me know exactly what herbs you used it would be much appreciated.
Mike, according to Dr.Google a normal persons DLCO is 80. My physio has been monitoring me under exercise and without oxygen my SpO2 drops to 85 and heart rate goes to 150 and…[Read more]
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Charlene Marshall replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part III in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 1 month ago
Thank you for sharing this @michael-lamkin! I know others will appreciate having the link so readily available, so thank you for the time you took in sharing that with all of us.
Warm regards,
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Charlene Marshall posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi @michael-lamkin, thanks for your reply. It looks like you posted in the update box, as opposed to the Esbriet or Ofev forum. I was able to see it and reply, as will others be able to see your post. It is just on the homepage of your profile vs. the topic thread. Hope this makes sense 🙂
Charlene.
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Charlene Marshall posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi @michael-lamkin, thanks so much for your post and I hope you had a wonderful holiday and new years!
Glad to hear you made the switch to Ofev, but sorry it was due to a nasty rash, that is horrible! A few other members of our forums experienced this as well unfortunately when it came to Esbriet. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that your adjustment…[Read more] -
Charlene Marshall posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Thank you @michael-lamkin, I do hope you find our forums helpful and please feel free to connect with any of us around specific topics you’re interested in or anything you’d like posted. I’m happy to share or make posts on behalf of members. All of your contributions are meaningful, and I look forward to getting to know you a bit more through the…[Read more]
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I thought I posted this on the Esbriet or Ofev forum but don’t see it there. I’m guessing I just posted to my profile page?
Hi @michael-lamkin, thanks for your reply. It looks like you posted in the update box, as opposed to the Esbriet or Ofev forum. I was able to see it and reply, as will others be able to see your post. It is just on the homepage of your profile vs. the topic thread. Hope this makes sense 🙂
Charlene.