William E. Shotts

Here are my answers concerning my Ofev experience:

1. I started Ofev about 6 months after my October 2020 diagnosis.

2. I was not told at that time about the severely of my IPF. I had a surgical biopsy soon after and learned I did indeed have IPF showing mild to moderate progression.

3. Choosing Ofev was my decision as the Doc indicated…[Read more]

I’m interested. Forward details and time.

To you my fellow travelers on this uncertain and scary journey we call IPF I say thank you for your stories, they help me to deal with the issues I face.  I am a 73 year old who was diagnosed with IPF in October 2020.  Until then I was very active in my business as well as numerous outside activities.  I live in Colorado at an elevation of 77…[Read more]

I am very interested in Jerry’s post. I am also a veteran. I receive some care through the VA. However, for my IPF I receive care from National Jewish in Denver Colorado. My VA physicians were not as callous as Jerry’s but they were very supportive in my seeking care elsewhere.  Since I am VA documented agent orange exposed I have pressed the VA f…[Read more]