Sheila Blanchard
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Hi Charlene, I will have to see if I can take pineapple juice as I also have diabetes type 2 and have bad acid reflux.Thank you for the information as always Sheila
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Hi Charlene, I was diagnosed with IPf over two years ago.I do some gentle exercises recumbent bike and walking, I am 79 years old.As yet I am not on oxygen my meter says anything from 84to92 .I see my pulmonary Dr. In two weeks we will see what happens then. I recently had a sleep apnea test done. I will get my results then.Thanks Charlene for listening to me .
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Hi Charlene, I find I agree with Sandra, I used to be outgoing but now not so much. I have three good friends which I still see but that’s about it. My daughter wants me to join a seniors club as I am by myself most days, but I not really interested.The only thing that I feel would help me is to have my cat back (I had to have her rehomed ) I had to give her up when I went to live with my daughter. Sheila
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Hi Charlene, I am currently using a recumbent bike and a bit of walking. It’s not much but all I can do.I live with my daughter and we have air conditioning which helps otherwise I wouldn’t be able to do that.Thanks for letting me join the Forum, it gives me lots of information. Sheila.(I can’t remember saying this before) maybe it’s my brain fog I find I have a hard time remembering.
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Hi Charlene, I am currently using a recumbent bike and a bit of walking. It’s not much but all I can do.I live with my daughter and we have air conditioning which helps otherwise I wouldn’t be able to do that.Thanks for letting me join the Forum, it gives me lots of information. Sheila.
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Yes I eat less and have lost almost 40pounds Food just has no appeal. I am 79 years old and was diagnosed two years ago.I retired at 75 to look after my husband who died of Cancer two years ago my daughter had me give up my apt hoping it would be easier for me but as I had to rehome my cat it hasn’t It was too much stress. I am not on oxygen yet but am having breathing problems my oxygen levels most times are in the 87 88 89 -to sometimes 91 92. I had a sleep apnea test done but as yet have no results. I go to my pulmonary respiratory Dr. OnJune 14 and hope to get some answers then.I don’t sleep well. Have bad Acid Reflux and always feel Very tired.At first it seemed to be progressing slowly I was put on OFEV but had some ill affects so was taken off. Am now not taking any Meds. for it. And talk about brain fog.not good.I also have type 2 Diabetes and some low levels of Kidney failureThank you Charlene for letting me talk about this as I think no one really understands. Thank God for you and this forum it does help to know that others with IPF go through Thank again Sheila
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Hi Charlene, my quiet hobbie is Knitting, I have made hats and scarves for family and friends.I also like to read. I used to do more crafts but my eyesight isn’t as good as it was. Sheila
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Hi Charlene,I have done the Pulmonary rehab it was very good but as the disease progresses it gets very hard to do much except I try to walk as much as I can. Some nights I don’t sleep much due to Acid Reflux (which I get a lot of) so the result next day is I am very tired.thanks for letting me in on the forum . Sheila
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Hi Charlene, I also get occasional cramps and a lot of pain, I didn’t realize it could be my IPF I thought it was osteoarthritis.I use Voltaren when really bad Tyinol. I am not yet on oxygen although I do get readings on my personal oxonimeter of 90’s or slightly above and very short of breath when showering or preparing meals my back gets very painful and legs wobbly. I have been diagnosed for two years but believe because of symptoms a bit longer. I will be 79 in one month.I also have type 2 Diabetes and some Kidney damage. Reading your forum really helps me thank you Sheila