joan-thorkelson
@Joan Thorkelson
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Joined Jun 2020 •
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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? | |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 2002 |
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