Biography

Name

Pat Jorgenson

Nickname

pat-jorgenson

Year of Birth

1950

Gender

Female

Location

High River, AB

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I have had Rhumatoid Arthritis for several years and was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in November, 2020.  I lived and worked on a farm/ranch for 42 years so that may also be one of the root causes of this disease.  I’m hoping to find out as much as I can about PF and what I can do to manage it.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

Pulmonary Clinic at South Health Campus and Rhumatology Clinic in NE Calgary

Current medication regimen

CellCept, Hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, prednisone, sulfatrim

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

6 months

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