Biography

Name

Joan Thorkelson

Nickname

joan-thorkelson

Year of Birth

25 May 1940

Gender

Female

Location

Ottawa ONT Canada

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed in 2002.  Since 2018 I am on oxygen 24/7 at a high level – I am on immunisuppressants for the past 3 years.  I was in rehab in 2018 for a month where we had lectures, bicycled every day for 30 minutes plus walking every day with a walker for 30 minutes.   I had exercised for the past 20 years and therefore my heart is strong.  I now do 12 miles/week on a stationary bike.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Respirologist

Current medication regimen

APO-Mycophenolate – 4/day (360 mg. each)

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Facebook

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

2002

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