Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | Mario | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/mtcatalano/activity/ Activity feed for Mario. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:38:44 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 853290ea6b2220dad50adf256de2fed8 Mario replied to the discussion Esbriet and fatigue in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/esbriet-and-fatigue/#post-38630 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:10:16 -0500 Reply to Esbriet and fatigue

I have been able to control the gastric symptoms caused by Esbriet by placing a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Works wonders, and all natural. Also experience fatigue after second dose, after 5 years. However, small price to pay for no disease progression.

And finally, Cost Plus online pharmacy sells Perfenidone for about $150 for…

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]]> cac1d89544aaaebb3bd0218f827744ae Mario replied to the discussion Ofev, Vitamin E and NAC in the forum PF Communities https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ofev-vitamin-e-and-nac/#post-38160 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:46:19 -0500 Reply to Ofev, Vitamin E and NAC

There have been a number of studies linking Metformin to a slowing of IPF progression and my doctor prescribed that for me. I also take the supplement Quercetin which has been used in Asia for IPF. And finally I take B complex, B-12, Zinc, D-3, and Termeric. Along with Perfenidone, I have been essentially stable for 5 years with minimal side effects.

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Sorry to hear that the Canadian system doesn’t cover life saving drugs. May I suggest that your mom ask her doctor to prescribe Metformin. It is very inexpensive and has been shown to be an antifibrotic in people who are not diabetic. Also, in the far east, many doctors prescribe Quercetin, which is also a well known antifibrotic. It is…

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]]> a0f97fdcc3ddc8758e8b142dc627596d Mario replied to the discussion Wei Institute supplements in the forum Supplements and Non-traditional Management of PF https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/wei-institute-supplements/#post-37290 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:32:33 -0500 Reply to Wei Institute supplements

In my opinion there are supplements that will help without breaking the bank. Studies have been done that demonstrate that Metformin is an anti fibrotic. I take 500 mg per day and have since my diagnosis 5 years ago. I also take Quercetin, an Asian supplement that has also shown to be effective as an anti fibrotic. It was studied in China…

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]]> 0d9269baa2829ecc78d6b062ae41c4de Mario replied to the discussion OFEV cost and assistance in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ofev-cost-and-assistance/#post-36645 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:02:16 -0600 Reply to OFEV cost and assistance

Have you looked into Mark Cubans company CostPlus?

]]> 94cf4b13bd673086f230054e6b5974f9 Mario replied to the discussion How quickly can pulmonary fibrosis progress? in the forum Using Our Forums https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/how-quickly-can-pulmonary-fibrosis-progress/page/2/#post-36007 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:06:11 -0500 Reply to How quickly can pulmonary fibrosis progress?

Diagnosed 5 years ago. Began Esbriet, supplemented with Quercetin, Turmeric and Metformin, based on my own research. Walk 10-15 miles per week, get 8 hours of sleep per night, multiple vitamins . Now stable for 5 years with minimal 2-3% decline per year. Age 81.

]]> 979b15c46277edfd23665faeed3990c3 Mario replied to the discussion Starting out with Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/starting-out-with-esbriet/#post-33752 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:35:37 -0600 Reply to Starting out with Esbriet

Garry, when I began Esbriet 4 years ago, I had some difficulty with the smaller tablets, as they begin working in stomach. If you switch to larger tablets, they have less effect on stomach as most of their activity begins in intestine.  My major side effect is stomach acid which I control with baking soda in water. I also supplement… Read more

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