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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Painful hand and leg cramps in the forum Using Our Forums 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    I have found that the absolute best thing for quickly dealing with cramps is a magnesium foam called “Theraworx” it is available at pharmacies and some sporting goods stores. Just spray some on and rub it in. It helps provide almost immediate relief. Also, hydration and magnesium supplements may help some too, the hydration for sure.

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Top 4 Words You'd Use to Describe IPF in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 9 months, 1 week ago

    Smothering, progressive, incurable, and terminal.  It’s certainly not a pretty picture.

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic How are long-term (4+ years) OFEV users doing? in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    I have been on OFEV for 6 years as of two days ago. The only actual side effects that have been a problem have been some stomach cramping and the associated diarrhea. I have been able to keep the diarrhea mostly under control with Loperamide (Immodium) by just taking one when the first sign of loose stools appears. If I am going to be traveling…[Read more]

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    Paul B ~ Lakeland and Profile picture of Rod DannerRod Danner are now friends 10 months, 4 weeks ago

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic OFEV low 02 levels in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 10 months, 4 weeks ago

    I agree with Paul Lakeland. The drop in O2 levels is most likely from the progression of the disease.

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Inhaler use in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 2 months ago

    I use Albuterol on occasion before exercise and before bed. It does seem to help. I also use a nebulizer with Albuterol when I seem more “choked up” than usual. It also does seem to offer some relief. They also test me with Albuterol during my PFTs and it does show some improvement post-use.

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Phlegm in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 2 years ago

    Hello Ted,

    It seems that oscillating pressure is a treatment that is common in the southern hemisphere. I have been using a device called an Air-Physio that is made in Australia. It is the same concept with the steel ball vibrating as you exhale. I have found that when I use it before bed especially, it tends to cut down on some of the coughing…[Read more]

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Do others with IPF cough for 20 minutes every morning? in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 2 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Susan. I have already been using a wedge pillow and the head of my bed has been raised. I decided to try an experiment last night and sleep flat. It was with less coughing as I had been experiencing with the wedge. It was successful and I’ll give it another try tonight. It’s the same way for me with the cramps. I also get them when not coughing.

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Do others with IPF cough for 20 minutes every morning? in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 2 years, 1 month ago

    I have a cough, although it doesn’t go on quite as long as with the OP. Mine is most prevalent at bedtime and in the morning, but will also occur during the day. I often cough so hard and long to expel mucus that it causes cramps in my intercostal muscles in the back and in my transversus thoracic muscle. The cramps are quite painful. I discovered…[Read more]

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic How The Apple Watch Can Assist Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 3 years ago

    The Breathe app is native. It will already be on your watch.

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic How The Apple Watch Can Assist Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 3 years ago

    I thought I would give an update on my experience with the Apple Watch 5 that was under the tree on Christmas. I have been exploring the use and potential over the last two weeks. I have found it to be extremely useful in any number of ways both health and related to life in general. It works relatively seamlessly with my iPhone, although, it…[Read more]

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic How The Apple Watch Can Assist Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 3 years, 1 month ago

    I had not really been interested in an Apple watch until the series 4 & 5.  The new capabilities will be useful and they keep adding more with each update. I agree that O2 saturation would be a real benefit. I will be seeing one under the tree for Christmas.  Be careful Lorraine, the quality and performance of your iPhone may lead you down a f…[Read more]

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    Rod Danner replied to the topic Do you take OFEV? Take our poll! in the forum Polls & Quizzes 3 years, 2 months ago

    I have been on OFEV for almost three years. It is the first and only IPF medication I have used. I live in Florida and bicycle a lot, so Esbriet was a non-starter for me.  Of course, the effectiveness of the medication is quite subjective. I do believe that it has slowed progression, but then, how fast would it progress without? Anyway, other…[Read more]

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    Rod Danner became a registered member 4 years, 5 months ago

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      Charlene Marshall replied 4 years, 5 months ago

      Welcome to the PF forums Rod. Thanks for joining us!

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