Biography

Name

Bill

Nickname

ramblingolfer

Short Bio

I like to make people laugh.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Sutter and UCD

Current medication regimen

Esbriet 232mg x 3 3time a day, 32mg pantoprzole for reflux, Gamapentine for cough

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Keep on doing the things you love until the disease takes that away. To date it has taken everything I love such as golf, bowling.dancing even singing. I was diagnosed in 2010 and it started to really progress in February of this year. Now my excitement is doing crossword puzzles, checking email, playing PCH and shopping with my wife. I have gone to movies because the accommodations are available to support my oxygen equipment. In other words, make adjustments and keep on living. Your friends,neighbors and relatives appreciate your efforts to not let it define you and get you down.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

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