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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion Pirfenidone from India in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone)</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-35445</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:12:21 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-35445"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Pirfenidone from India</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I am getting ready to begin antifibrotic meds. I have researched PERFENIDONE which is cheaper  thru normal channels?. I deal with canadapharmacyonline.com. They list generic perfenidone made in India and available with a <strong>valid US prescription,</strong> but shipped from India.Call them for info. I have used meds from this company for 20+ years&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-39626"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-35445" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion Pirfenidone from India in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone)</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:03:15 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-35446"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Pirfenidone from India</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>FYI- a prescription is required for anf reputable Canadian pharmacy. A prescription will not save your meds at the U S customs. They confiscate all meds when they do a random spot check.. You can appeal with facts but it does not help. I tried  it. My Canadian pharmacy sent another batch to me at no extra cost when I showed them the FDA seizure form.</p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion How did you handle the first time your disease got worse? in the forum Welcome Lounge</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/how-did-you-handle-the-first-time-your-disease-got-worse/#post-35083</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 14:08:00 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/how-did-you-handle-the-first-time-your-disease-got-worse/#post-35083"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How did you handle the first time your disease got worse?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>When my FEV and DCLO dropped I panicked but then I had a course of pulmonary rehab and my physical and mental status both improved. I also got checked for sleep apnea and now sleep and awaken better. I felt better sharing and listening to others in the support groups(I am in four!) After my scare I also sought meds from my family doc for&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-38807"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/how-did-you-handle-the-first-time-your-disease-got-worse/#post-35083" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion ILD PF and terminal prognosis in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ild-pf-and-terminal-prognosis/#post-35032</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 19:44:21 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ild-pf-and-terminal-prognosis/#post-35032"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> ILD PF and terminal prognosis</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I have had symptoms, and xray changes of IPF since 2016 but official dx made 2021 by local pulmonologist. I then saw Superstar professor at regional center who thinks ILD. I&#8217;m 87.5 years and coping decently with only nighttime 2 liters oxygen. I have only minimal restriction with stairs,hills, and exertion(no oxygen). I have a contributing&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-38688"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ild-pf-and-terminal-prognosis/#post-35032" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion Decreasing DLCO……..40-35 %in a month in the forum Welcome Lounge</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/decreasing-dlco-40-35-in-a-month/#post-33582</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:07:57 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/decreasing-dlco-40-35-in-a-month/#post-33582"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Decreasing DLCO……..40-35 %in a month</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>FYI-Unclear if you mean that your DLCO dropped from 40% to 35% or if a total drop of that amount occurred.I had DLCO of 55% nine months ago with a repeat 2 months ago of 68% !<br />
Lab error? I suspect all tests are variable but the trend and our symptoms and pulmonary function tests must be considered too. A Second opinion pulmonologist suggested&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-36081"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/decreasing-dlco-40-35-in-a-month/#post-33582" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion Pirfenidone from India in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone)</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-33577</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:50:57 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-33577"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Pirfenidone from India</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>OOPS !! My typo-lowest dose made in India but sold by above pharmacy is 200 MG. not my 100 mg. listed in the second sentence above so the math is correct.</p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion Pirfenidone from India in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone)</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-33557</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:34:21 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-33557"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Pirfenidone from India</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>FYI- I am not on anti-fibrotic meds(yet) and I have PF one year. I have been buying meds from canadapharmacyonline.com for about 20 years. Only one shipment of my meds confiscated at the border by the FDA thugs but the pharmacy sent another shipment no charge.</p>
<p>They offer the generic Esbriet 90 tablets 200 mg. for $158 or 4 tabs would cost&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-36018"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/pirfenidone-from-india/#post-33557" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino replied to the discussion Episodes/ flares in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/episodes-flares/#post-33400</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:53:09 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/episodes-flares/#post-33400"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Episodes/ flares</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I have Interstitial Lung Disease-one of many variants of Pulmonary Fibrosis.My Flares are intense bronchitis/pneumonia, productive cough, fatigue, but I usually do not have significant muscle pain,fever,or neck pain. I have an old arthritic neck with aches but never with a flare.My flare lasts 3-4 weeks and the most effective treatment is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-35730"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/episodes-flares/#post-33400" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino posted an update: I am new to the diagnosis of IPF/interstitial Lung [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/35593/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:25:08 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am new to the diagnosis of IPF/interstitial Lung disease and still learning. I am seeking that &#8220;magic bullet&#8221;  to overcome fatigue and dyspnea on exertion. My 2 questions to my busy pulmonologist this week are 1-I read Sleep apnea is common in many IPF patients, and might(?) cause daytime sleepiness and tiredness.<br />
2-my Pulse Ox is low during&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-35593"><a href="https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/35593/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Vince Stravino became a registered member</title>
				<link>https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/35513/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:03:57 -0500</pubDate>

				
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