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Rosanne Matzek replied to the topic Why the Word 'Rest' Triggers Me in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 8 months ago
What really bothers me is when friends and family make decisions on what I can and cannot do. I get excluded from social activities because they think it will be too difficult for me. Do they really think it is better that I am isolated at home? With my oxygen I can still do most activities. I’ll stop to rest if needed. Please don’t make me mo…[Read more]
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Rosanne Matzek replied to the topic Shameless Plug: New IPF/ILD Book! in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 1 year, 4 months ago
The book has shipped and I am anxiously waiting for it to arrive. Thank you and the other coauthors for the labor of love! It will surely benifet our group.
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Rosanne Matzek replied to the topic Shortness of breath and supplemental O2 in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 years, 3 months ago
Hello Joe,
I just wanted to give you a verbal hug. I too was a mountain hiker just two years ago and now can barely walk up stairs. Hiking has been one of the hardest things to give up. My husband and I live on a farm also and I still walk the fields weather permitting but with the rolling hills we have that may not last long either. I least we…[Read more] -
Rosanne Matzek became a registered member 2 years, 5 months ago
Hello Rosanne, we are delighted to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!