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William E. Shotts replied to the topic Starting Ofev in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) 1 week, 3 days ago
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]
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William E. Shotts replied to the topic New Zoom meeting – taking the bull by the horn in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m interested. Forward details and time.
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William E. Shotts replied to the topic Disabled Identity Crisis & Accommodations in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 7 months ago
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]
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William E. Shotts replied to the topic Has anyone tried Stem Cell therapy? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 7 months ago
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]
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