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@peter

@reglois thanks for you reply. I read about your oxygen going down to the 70 s.be aware that its not just a number.every time you go below 88 or 90,it affects every part of your organs which all need that steady flow of oxy.and finally, adjusting the flow and quantety on your own is no bueno! i just spent a half a day with those folks.its to […] View
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    ARMY PETE posted a new activity comment 3 years ago

    sounds good to me .lol.hate to give up on everything.too many fun things left to do.lol

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years ago

    @reglois thanks for you reply. I read about your oxygen going down to the 70 s.be aware that its not just a number.every time you go below 88 or 90,it affects every part of your organs which all need that steady flow of oxy.and finally, adjusting the flow and quantety on your own is no bueno!
    i just spent a half a day with those folks.its to hard…[Read more]

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      Susan Howitt replied 3 years ago

      I know it is dangerous getting down to such low numbers, happens for no apparent reason , even just getting into bed can have me at 79 so I just have to get on with it, never adjust my ambulatory oxygen, that was set by the doctor, but do turn up and back down again the house oxy, like the other day, got the house covered in smoke from neighbour…[Read more]

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        ARMY PETE replied 3 years ago

        sounds good to me .lol.hate to give up on everything.too many fun things left to do.lol

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years ago

    @reglois holy cow . you can do 3,5 kilometers.better get on your knees and pray.lol.i am lucky to walk 50 feet.’good luck to you.
    peter

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      Susan Howitt replied 3 years ago

      Hi Army Pete, It has taken a LOT of hard work, pain and panic and 2 years to be able to do that, and now only on the flat, depending on the weather too, has to be warm and sunny, not too dry, lot of things but there is no way I want to lose any of this ability, I do have to stop fairly often to get my sats back up can suddenly drop to 79 or…[Read more]

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    Andrew (Randy) Hicks and Profile picture of ARMY PETEARMY PETE are now friends 3 years, 1 month ago

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago

    @jill-tanner
    hi jill. well said.going to the va pulmonary folks is just for them i think.they have few answers and nothing seems to do anything.But i got to keep going every 6 month.lol.
    regards , peter

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    ARMY PETE posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago

    thanks for your reply.happy new year to you also
    pete

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    ARMY PETE replied to the topic Phase 3 Trial Shows Ofev Reduces Lung Function Decline In Patients With Fibrotic Lung Diseases in the forum Flash Briefings & Podcasts 3 years, 2 months ago

    Amen , Jillt

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago

    @hfink2007
    hi hans
    thanks for your message.believe me , i used to be a lot more negative.just ask charlene , lol. now i am just resigned to living my life with the crap that comes with it.i tryed ofev and it gave me to many side effects .and no none of the pills that countered the effect helped enough. i decided to stop.i rather enjoy what time i…[Read more]

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      Hans M. Fink replied 3 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Pete,
      I’m sorry that you have such a bad experience with the medication. But I do agree with you that each of us have to make their own choice of what is most important.
      As for me, I’m 84 years old & intent to live a lot longer still despite the IPF issues.
      For what it’s worth, I control the side effects of OFEV by taking Chinese Herbs from the…[Read more]

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        ARMY PETE replied 3 years, 2 months ago

        thanks for your reply.happy new year to you also
        pete

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @charlene-marshall
    thank you charlene.makes sense.i dropped 6 pouds + in the last month and yes i do eat a lot less.
    take care

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @charlene-marshall
    hi charlene.just a note wishing you a merry christmas and a happy new year .
    peter
    oh , i forgot. is weight loss part of ipf?

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      Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Good Morning @peter,

      Thank you so much for the warm Christmas wishes – sending them right back to you. Wishing you nothing but the very best for 2020 🙂

      As for your weight loss question, yes, I would say it is something very common with IPF patients. Of course I am no physician, but there are a couple of things I’ve been told about weight loss…[Read more]

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @tschnatz This is not the time to discuss me and my IPF but reading toms profile reminds me about my own fragility.I am not on a lot but if you feel like talking, I am a good listener ,I think.
    peter

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @tschnatz although I never spoke to tom ,I can only imagine the loss you experience .It is even more painful that he couldn’t be here a little longer and have this holiday with you.
    I hope that you will have family and friends around you during this stressful time
    regards
    Peter

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @charlene-marshall
    hi Charlene.thanks for your kind words.same holiday wishes for you and yours.
    peter

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @charlene-marshall
    hi Charlene
    I am doing ok for the most part. seems the hardest part is switching from the vertical to the horizontal positionand vsa versa.lots of coughing , choking etc..ttyl.
    peter

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      Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      So sorry to hear this @peter! Getting up/down from bed or a chair to standing can be tough and it is unfortunately something we all need to do, so I can imagine the switch is frustrating. Glad to hear you’re doing okay otherwise though. Hang in there! Happy holidays to you and your family.
      Charlene.

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 3 months ago

    @charlene-marshall
    hi there thanks for your reply regarding ofev and sharing the news from your seminar.hope all is well.
    peter

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      Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Back to you @peter – nice to hear from you! I am just slowly emerging from a terrible flu virus so I am a bit behind on replying. Stay well 🙂
      Charlene.

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    ARMY PETE and Profile picture of KristinKristin are now friends 3 years, 4 months ago

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    ARMY PETE replied to the topic Phase 3 Trial Shows Ofev Reduces Lung Function Decline In Patients With Fibrotic Lung Diseases in the forum Flash Briefings & Podcasts 3 years, 4 months ago

    hello,  my name is pete.i was on ofev for about 9 weeks and finaly gave up .I was definatly in that 66% .i.e. living in the bathroom.ive been told by many that espriet is not much different .what is lacking in all the studies and trials is the out come with the meds.no one seems to be able to put it intp lay mans terms.I.e. if I die in 4 years,…[Read more]

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    ARMY PETE replied to the topic Aloha from Hawaii in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 years, 5 months ago

    hey charlene

    I am so happy for you. you go girl. now stay of the computer and have fun .lol.

    “see you” when you get back.

    army pete

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 6 months ago

    thanks for your message.i will do my best.the “blow test “lady is worse the a drill sergeant

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      Mark Koziol replied 3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, she is. I have a handheld spirometer I use at home and for some reason I call her names when she tells me I have to repeat. She is a computer.

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    ARMY PETE posted an update 3 years, 6 months ago

    @mark-koziol hey mark ,
    i posted a reply to you on the Spain and other county s site .don’t know wy i was there .lol
    peter

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