I thank all the folks who responded to my questions. Based on the info you shared along with extensive reading, our first week on the med was a success. NO GI problems! I’m very aware that can change, but it was a good start and I can only hope it will continue. Fingers crossed!

My 88 yr old husband is the patient and I’m his spouse and…

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My 88 year old husband will soon start taking OFEV … with great trepidation.

Seems like he can expect some unpleasant side effects. And it appears his diet will need to be modified including an increase in slow-digesting proteins, especially when pills are taken.

I’ve read a lot. However we are most interested in the experiences of other IPF…

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My 86 yr old husband was recently diagnosed with IPF.  His identical twin died of IPF 3 years ago.  We are doing lots of research and investigating possible avenues to slow progress of IPF.  He has a prescription for OFEV, but has not yet started – we are in process of changing physicians.

A friend gave me a device that he thought might be… Read more