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    Tony replied to the topic Painful hand and leg cramps in the forum Using Our Forums 19 hours, 23 minutes ago

    Thank you for the comments above.

    I have only just noticed this topic on the Forums. I have noticed more problems with cramping calf muscles, particularly in the morning when I first wake and stretch out before getting up. For these cramps, I get up smartly and stand and drink some water. The cramps instantly vanish. Now the comments from others…[Read more]

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    Tony replied to the topic Weight Loss / Gain in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 2 months, 1 week ago

    I have to have the odd day free of Ofef when the stomach and daiareah gets bad. I also find that  a loperimide capsule helps greatly at onset.

    Tony Bishop.  Canterbury, New Zealand.

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    Tony replied to the topic 30 Days of PF: Make Every Breath Count in the forum 30 Days of PF 2 months, 1 week ago

    That’s the spirit!

    I am too old for a lung transplant but still doing well enough after 7 years since diagnosis.  Began Ofef in 2018 after participating in the trial of pamrevlumab.

    I am still moderately active, doing shorter walks than in the past and at a slower speed. I play an afternoon of lawn bowls at least once a week.

    Tony Bishop.  C…[Read more]

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    Tony replied to the topic Why do IPF patients lose weight and how to help in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 7 months ago

    Thank you Christie. I am not too worried about my gradual weight loss. My bmi is too high anyway and after two hips being replaced a number of years ago, some less weight takes the load off major joints. I will follow your advice on nutrition needs.    Tony.

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    Tony replied to the topic Why do IPF patients lose weight and how to help in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 7 months ago

    We were told at a Better breathing class this week, that weight loss can be because of poor breathing. Lack of oxygen starves the muscles and to make this up the body tends to absorb firstly fat and then muscle condition. I imagine that diarrhea also can have some effect, as nutrient is lost from the body system. My weight and muscle condition has…[Read more]

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    Tony became a registered member 7 months ago

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      Christie Patient replied 7 months ago

      Welcome to the PF forums Tony, we’re glad you found us.

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