Biography

Name

mike fryman

Nickname

mike-fryman

Year of Birth

1950

Gender

Male

Location

colorado

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

recently dx with IPF, am 69 and have been an active all my life.  Now on O2 24/7, OFev and cellcept. for last 2 months.  Don’t know what to think, have been reading every thing.  So far hanging tough.  Very confused about O2, i run night at 2l and day time on demand 2-4 dedpending on demand.  Pulse ox is hard to trust, my last pulm tests tech said pay more attention to your general feeling.  Slowly you will learn.  I hope that is the case, so glad i found your site.  Open to any thoughts, tips, concerns about the illnes.  Right now getting used to meds not to active but mow the yard walk a little hit the mall.  My journey has begun.   Mike

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

penrose hosp

Current medication regimen

Ofev, cellcept

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Not sure yet, looking for wisdom

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

Column Post

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

4 months acute hard to say as tired for a longer time

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