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    Paul Caden replied to the topic How do you deal with dyspnea? in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 12 months ago

    I am in the same position as you but my strong belief in evolution and the good of other people as proven in sociobiology helps me face life with a strutted disease and not have to believe in one of the 2,800 man-made gods of History

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Newly diagnosed UIP OFEV advice in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 1 year, 2 months ago

    Hello Annette, I read most of the replies and I would just like to add that I have had IPF for two and a half years and have been taking Esbriet 3x/day for most of the time. I push myself to do cardiovascular sports as much as I can such as cross-country skiing cycling skating hiking etc All in an effort to keep my lungs working.So far I am not on…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Alcohol & Anti-Fibrotics (OFEV & Esbriet) in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 1 year, 6 months ago

    I have been on esbriet for 2 years now and must admit that I take about 6 glasses of wine a week avg and have been lucky to have good liver tests. the one score which has being going down is DLCO, FVC etcetera have been fine do lots of sports and eat well hopefully I will stay healthy for several more years.

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Life span in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 2 years, 3 months ago

    <span style=”color: #303030; font-family: open sans;”><span style=”font-size: 13px;”> I was diagnosed in August 2019 and have been taking Esbriet since Dec 2019.  ”Still here and kicking, ” like Karen  have less energy than before, but happy to have this forum to turn to for information and support, as well. Do lots of outdoor sports to keep th…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Oxygen in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 years, 3 months ago

    I agree with Charlene that cold air hurts the lungs when I hike, cross ctry ski , skate etc in cold weather.

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic how long can you take Esbriet? in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 years, 5 months ago

    I am 70, have been on Esbriet since December 2019. Moderate but not overly bothersome side effects as mentioned above, thanks to evolution. My lung condition has deteriorated 10% in past yr but I still have 80% lung capacity and can still do Sports which I believe are important to help us breathe easier. When on Esbriet the sun is not your friend…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Starting Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 years, 5 months ago

    Have been taking Esbriet now for one year. Briefly, you must always take it with a meal or a big snack or the nausea headaches tiredness Etc increase. Luckily evolution permits me to have a 90% normal lifestyle so far. Just went cross-country skiing today for the first time this year and noticed I had to stop more frequently to catch my breath but…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Taking time off from esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 years, 5 months ago

    I am very thankful to nature and evolution as my side effects resemble yours but to a much lesser extent. I always take a meal or a big snack beforehand and lots of water during the day but not at night as I would be waking up making two many trips to the washroom. Have you contacted the company nurses who do follow up I find they are very helpful…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic how long can you take Esbriet? in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 years, 11 months ago

    <span style=”color: #303030; font-family: open sans;”><span style=”font-size: 13px;”>I have been taking Esbriet for +6 mths since Dec 2020. An article in a prestigious French pharma journal influenced me not to try Ofev . I have had mild side effects 6 months after my full daily dose: insomnia, tummy upset, frequent bathroom visits and mood swings…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Alcohol & Anti-Fibrotics (OFEV & Esbriet) in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 3 years, 3 months ago

    have been taking Esbriet for 2 months now, few mild side effects (grumbling tummy, tired) also take about 6 glasses wine/week and 2 mthly blood tests have been fine. Will know if working at my March 3rd RDV, fingers crossed!

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Starting Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 3 years, 5 months ago

    69 yrs young, in top shape until now, I will be starting Esbriet later this week and am quite nervous. Was diagnosed early Fall w IPF. Was going to take Ofev until I read this article (in French) from a VERY respected non pharma influenced, European website;

    https://www.prescrire.org/Fr/202/1843/56008/0/PositionDetails.aspx

    Basically it says;…[Read more]

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    Paul Caden replied to the topic Starting Esbriet in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 3 years, 5 months ago

    Stu is right , having latest replies at start would be better and save time scrolling down

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    Paul Caden posted a new activity comment 3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Mark, my first blog on your interesting site. This spring had shortness of breath, then family Dr, then xray, then CAT scan etc and diagnosed with moderate IPF, Monday. Pulmonologist lightly suggested Ofev and will be receiving shortly. Lucky I live in a country (Canada) that looks after common patients and not just the rich, Most articles say…[Read more]

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      Mark Koziol replied 3 years, 5 months ago

      Hello Paul, thank you for sharing your data. When I had to choose between the two I was given an unbiased verbiage on the pros and cons of each medicine. I chose Ofev because of my desire to be in the sun. I had minor gastric problems but the Ofev did what it was supposed to do. There is research to support the effectiveness of both medicines. If…[Read more]

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      Mark Koziol replied 3 years, 5 months ago

      Hello Paul, we are happy to have you as a pf forum member. Welcome!

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        Paul Caden replied 3 years, 5 months ago

        Hi Mark, my first blog on your interesting site. This spring had shortness of breath, then family Dr, then xray, then CAT scan etc and diagnosed with moderate IPF, Monday. Pulmonologist lightly suggested Ofev and will be receiving shortly. Lucky I live in a country (Canada) that looks after common patients and not just the rich, Most articles say…[Read more]

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          Mark Koziol replied 3 years, 5 months ago

          Hello Paul, thank you for sharing your data. When I had to choose between the two I was given an unbiased verbiage on the pros and cons of each medicine. I chose Ofev because of my desire to be in the sun. I had minor gastric problems but the Ofev did what it was supposed to do. There is research to support the effectiveness of both medicines. If…[Read more]

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        Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 5 months ago

        Welcome from a fellow Canadian @paulcfromcanada! 🙂

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