[David Williams]

Hi Charlene

I was diagnosed in 2015, I knew spmething was going on with but thought it was just age and … After an employer screening, I found a pumonoligist to tell me what exactly the spot was on the xray.

I started OFEV 2 days ago. I had heard about OFEV but no one talked about it. Esbriet was never mentioned. I recently had a flair up and was prescribed 2L O2. At that time the Dr. indicated that I had progessed a little and discussed going to OFEV and the possible sever at times side affects.

Because of complications with the recent flair up I opted to get to the Pulminoligist as soon as possible, so in early Febuary I saw a new Pulmonoligist and the OFEV was ordered. I am a Veteran and use the VA system so an approval process was gone through to get the OFEV.

As of now I take 1 tablet a day for 30 days then on Easter Sunday OI start 2 a day. At this time I seem to tolorate it fine with a little stomach dicomfort. I have started my withdrawl from caffinated coffee, (which as a retired Sailor, I will miss) but …

I have PF (Asbestosis) most likely from my past Naval Service and and civilian employment.

This is my first post, thanks for being here you have helped answer a lot of my questions and concerns. I will keep posting as time gose on

thanks
Dave