I have hiatus hernia which showed up in an abdominal CT shortly after my IPF diagnosis. My pulmonologist recommends eating 3 hrs before bed time and using a wedge pillow to sleep. I took Omneprazole 40mg for some time and later stopped taking it when i was found osteoopenic in the Bone density scan and had a stress fracture on my hips.

So sorry to hear this sad news. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family

Very sorry to hear this.

@Christie

Thanks Christie. this gives some hope.

@Ben,

Best of luck with your transplant process . Will there be any IPF symptoms post transplant?

Thanks Christie

What is the criteria for lung transplant? Do we have to be really sick to qualify for that?

Sree

Thanks for you reply Marianne. This is really helpful. I will also ask my doctor about the pulmonary rehabilitation

Hi Ben,

Thank you very much for your reply. I am surprised at the cost of Tyvaso. Isnt it covered by the insurance?

Sree

Sorry to keep the oxygen saturation above 88

Hi,

I am diagnosed with IPF in January 2021 and started taking Ofer in March; so far tolerating it well. I am not on Oxygen. I walk regularly and can see that my pace is decreasing to keep the Oxygen saturation above 98.I would like to know what else I need to do other than of every to minimize my symptoms and increase lung efficiency. I… Read more