I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2007. In 1979, when I was in my early 30'sI was diagnosed with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. I was on prendisone for about 5 yrs then went into a remission (at least I thought it was a remission). Almost 30 yrs later I was having trouble breathing, shortness of breath, etc and went to a pulmonary doctor at the University of Chicago. They did some tests and told me I had Pulmonary Fibrosis, a result of the Sarcoidosis I had almost 30yrs prior. I will be 65yrs old soon and still working (I hope to retire soon but with this economy I'm not sure because I need the health care)
My "buddy silver", my oxygen tank, comes with me wherever I go... work, shopping, camping, my grandkids hockey and baseball games, etc. I know there is no cure and my lungs will progressively get worse, but I intend on living a long and fulfilling life!
My motto is "don't give up"..... and I won't!!!
Good Luck and God Bless
Gramma Jan :0)
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hi Pat, you wrote to me befor, and i thank you again.i like your style never give up, but i'ts not always easy Take care Karin
January 26, 2011 - 4:32pmThis Comment
Gramma Jan - Thanks for sharing your story! You seem to have an upbeat attitude about your medical condition, and great zest for life. Are you in any support groups? You may find they help you, and that you would enjoy helping others. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has several face-to-face groups listed here: http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/SupportGroups
It's great that you're still working, and I sure hope you remain employed as long as you want.
September 16, 2010 - 6:10pmTake care,
Pat
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