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Rebecca Bloch replied to the topic Body aches in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Maureen,
From my experience my body aches that feel like a precursor to the flu are caused by food sensitivities. Preservatives, artificial flavors, the ubiquitous “natural flavoring”, and corn starch are all triggers. I also notice that along with the achiness is muscle stiffness. You might want to start noting what you’ve eaten recently w…[Read more]
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Rebecca Bloch replied to the topic 4 common coughing triggers for IPF in the forum Young Adults Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis (40 & Under) 10 months ago
Temperature changes will make me cough, as does exertion. Also, I notice a huge emotional component. It’s become a way for me to really check into what my body is telling me about my emotions. I take Sitopaladi Churna for my cough. It is an Ayurvedic Medicine.
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Rebecca Bloch replied to the topic 4 common coughing triggers for IPF in the forum Young Adults Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis (40 & Under) 10 months ago
Temperature changes will make me cough, as does exertion. Also, I notice a huge emotional component. It’s become a way for me to really check into what my body is telling me about my emotions. I take Sitopaladi Churna for my cough. It is an Ayurvedic Medicine.
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Rebecca Bloch replied to the topic Systemic Enzymes, with or without prescription anti-fibrotics in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 10 months ago
Hello Hans,
I purchase mine through the Wellevate website, because my naturopath uses that site to make recommendations and then I can easily log on and order what she recommends. The brands I use are
Serrapeptase Pro by EnzymeScience, Nattokinase 100 mg by AllergyResearchGroup and EGCG by designs for health.
I haven’t experienced the…[Read more]
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Rebecca Bloch started the topic Systemic Enzymes, with or without prescription anti-fibrotics in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello, and thank you all for the wealth of knowledge and support you provide on a daily basis!
I was diagnosed with IPF in December of 2020. I am 63 years old. I was referred to a Pulmonologist because of shortness of breath and dry cough. My CT scan showed some scarring. I have a history of asthma and environmental allergies,, and smoked for 7…[Read more]
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Rebecca Bloch became a registered member 11 months ago
Welcome to the PF forums Rebecca, we’re happy you found us.