Virginia Currie

My mother had partial lobectomy.  She and my father 6 packs a day smoker.  She passed away just at 60 yo. I have so much guilt not able to understand her medical condition.  At times, I felt really frustrated having to take care of her.  I was so stressed because my father had lung cancer and died at age 65 yo just 3 months before my mother die…[Read more]

I was diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis and after the lung biopsy, my mucus production increased, wheezing started, post nasal drip, shortness of breath and desaturation.   I was started with oxygen after lung biopsy.  Prior to that my occasional coughing was controlled by Neurontin or Gabapentin.  I’m so miserable because with in…[Read more]

I am on disability now after a lung biopsy last January to know whether it was PF vs Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.  The biopsy result was Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.  I had a worst post op agony after my surgical biopsy.  I have to use oxygen 24/7 ( I never did before). Coughing and desaturation are futile.  I felt I would die.  I lost weig…[Read more]

Hang in there. It’s everyone’s fear.

Before the pandemic, I was chastised by Catholic churchgoers when I cough even I wear a mask.  My pulmonologist at a hospital where I work as an RN recommended Neurontin.  This medication really help my coughing up to this moment.  I’m so happy with lesser coughing.  Ask your doctor about Neurontin, this medication will really help you.

The last time I spoke with my pulmonologist via zoom, we are trying to rule out IPF vs Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.  On top of being diagnosed with interstitial lung disease , I suffer from allergies, asthma, GERD, and post nasal drip.  The symptoms of IPF are all present with the symptoms I have.  I’m so depressed with this condition beca…[Read more]

If Metformin can reverse the progression of ILD, then it is good need for me.  I wish you can  update about the latest studies on this.  This is a good news for a diabetic like me and  afflicted with ILD.

Gabapentin works for me.  I’m able to be functional at work and at home.  I take 3 cap 300 mg TID.  Before then, I cough excessively at work and has difficulty sleeping at night.

I am still not fully diagnosed of IPF but I was debilitated by the thought of it.  My MD is trying to differentiate IPF with hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
I am sad because it seems like nobody cares at work.  Thank God I take Neurontin to stop the chronic cough, otherwise, I will be forced to leave work.
I need to work to support myself and be a…[Read more]

gabapentin works for me.  I have been coughing for more than a year until my pulmonologist told me that I can take Neurontin or Gabapentin.  My life improved.  Constant coughing stressed me out.  I take 300 mg three times a day.  I have a decent sleep.  Neurontin helps with sleep.  One side effect is sleepiness.  I took it before during the nig…[Read more]