[Sreelekshmy]

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.

[Sreelekshmy]

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

[Sreelekshmy]

Very sorry to hear this.

[Sreelekshmy]

@christie-patient

Thanks Christie. this gives some hope.

[Sreelekshmy]

@6yearvet

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

[Sreelekshmy]

Thanks Christie

[Sreelekshmy]

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

Sree

[Sreelekshmy]

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

[Sreelekshmy]

Hi Ben,

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

Sree

[Sreelekshmy]

Sorry to keep the oxygen saturation above 88