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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Zinc in the Role of Lung Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 hours, 58 minutes ago

    I sent a message asking about it to my pulmonary physician severaladays ago and have yet to hear back from her? Frustrating…

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Mental Health & Chronic Illness Advice in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 2 weeks, 2 days ago

    I note that Noah’s new book seems to have no problem discussing yoga and meditation.  So why the concern about religion is still beyond me.  On another note, I missed any discussion on healthful procedures on supplemental oxygen.  When I received by first concentrator, the delivery person made no mention that (1) the intake areas should be cl…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Mental Health & Chronic Illness Advice in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 3 weeks ago

    Surprisingly, I have never had any mental health issues as a result of IPF.  Since I’m in the last years of my life at 76, I may have had more difficulty with it if I were younger.  We’re all mortal, even though some don’t seem willing to accept that.  IPF just gave me more clarity about how much longer I have.  That means, get your affairs in ord…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Respiratory Therapy Programs in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 1 month ago

    I’m 76 and have been diagnosed with IPF and pulmonary hypertension at least two years ago.  I live in San Francisco and have participated in a pulmonary therapy session twice a week for an hour at St Francis hospital.  It was the best thing I could have done at the time.  It was run by two trained pulmonary nurses, although one was pretty much pu…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Need to start all over in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 1 month, 1 week ago

    I just ordered a now monthly supply and the pharmacist of the UCSF specialty pharmacy mentioned that the generic will be out very shortly.

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic IPF patient symptoms in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 month, 1 week ago

    I’ve been diagnosed with IPF and Pulmonary Hypertension for at least the last two years.  I also have a thick mucus cough, with usually must pronounced after my doses of Esbriet and Tyvaso.  Never did have a dry cough.

     

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Traveling long distances in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    It’s interesting to hear from the folks in Reno area.  I live in San Francisco and have been on supplemental oxygen for over a year.  My sister lives in Carson City (elevation about 5,000′) and when I last visited her (pre-Covid) and drove over the Sierras I really felt the difference in breathing.   A couple days in Carson City and I was more tha…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Bridging the Emotional Gap Between Patients and Doctors in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 months ago

    I’m fortunate to be under the care of Drs at UCSF, the major medical provider in San Francisco, with a national A+ reputation.  I have three doctors: my PCP who specialized in Geriatrics (I’m 76), one for IPF and one for Pulmonary Hypertension.  I will have to say that my PCP is perhaps the best I’ve had in my life.   During my initial meeting wit…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Buying an Oxygen concentrator in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    When I first got my non-portable concentrator, I was also bothered by the noise (it was on a wood floor).  Since then I have moved to a carpeted apartment and the noise is not now an issue.  I still hear it, but it’s more “white noise.”  So, as someone previously suggested to me, buy a small carpet to put your concentrator on, and the noise may be…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Esbriet – Insurance approval in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    I have UnitedHealthcare and Medicare coverage, and my Dr had no problem getting approval (his staff highly recommended Esbriet).  I did have monthly liver checks since my liver was already somewhat compromised because of my drinking, but there was no side effects noted because of my taking of Esbriet.  I get it through the UCSF specialty p…[Read more]

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    Phil Ryan replied to the topic Tyvaso for IPF in the forum Clinical Trials 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    I have both PAH and IPF and am on Esbriet and Tyvaso.  Both for a little over 2 years. I have no material side affects, and both seem to be slowing the deterioration; however, my supplemental oxygen needs seem to be climbing steadily.  I take 12 puffs of Tyvaso per session.  I will underline that Tyvaso is extremely expensive although luckily my…[Read more]

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      Christie Patient replied 4 months ago

      Welcome to the PF forums Phil, thanks for joining us!

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