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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

LindaCollins11

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12. Don't loose hope

Reply to sorrybushisfromtexas (Original post)

Mon Aug 28, 2023, 09:29 AM

Aug 2023

I was diagnosed more than 10 years ago. In my case it was from taking drugs to control my RA. I just started a month ago on nighttime oxygen and have been to continue swimming a hour a day. I wish you the best

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis [View all] sorrybushisfromtexas Aug 2023 OP

I'm so sorry. sinkingfeeling Aug 2023 #1

You are doing the right thing to reach out, get support and education. Irish_Dem Aug 2023 #2

Sorry to hear. blm Aug 2023 #3

Thanks everybody. sorrybushisfromtexas Aug 2023 #4

Bravo for you, wonderful plans. Enjoy your life all you can, and take care. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #6

that's the right attitude Skittles Aug 2023 #7

Great attitude. blm Aug 2023 #8

Seek top info and care if possible. Keep in touch, too. Very sorry. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #5

I am so sorry for your diagnosis UpInArms Aug 2023 #9

Idiopathic is such a sucky word nilram Aug 2023 #10

That's a diagnosis you rather not have. My law partner was diagnosed WheelWalker Aug 2023 #11

Don't loose hope LindaCollins11 Aug 2023 #12

I have a friend with it and flamingdem Oct 2023 #13