Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 , My Pulmo at Mayo had me on Prednisone and Cellcept for about 6 months. Testing proved that my IPF was still progressing. I was weaned off both medications. For some patients the treatment works and for some it doesn't. You and I have in common your issue of an elevated heart rate even at rest. Being your echo turned out fine I would urge you to inform your dr. of your findings. There are meds to help with your heart rate. Also, ask about your allergy/sinus meds. Certain types of theses medications can effect your heart rate. Mine was diagnosed as " tackicardia. " I am taking Cardizem CD 180mg 2x a day. It has helped tremendously! It's a good idea to start a list of issues and questions for your doctor. Your frequent urination, low SATS and high heart rate at rest are important topics to tackle. Knowledge is power. I wish you the best! 33 FL IPF dx 1/06 > > > > > > > > > Oh Bruce, please don't use the word " driver " in the same > sentence > > > with > > > > > Colonoscopy- -LOL. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is too funny! When I had mine done I told the doc he was > > > > boldly going where no man had gone before. > > > > > > > > jon > > > > 50, sarcoidosis 1/9 > > > > -- > > > > A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am on all of the following: Zyrtec, 10mg, allergies Singulair, 10 mg, allergies Protonix, 40 mg, GERD Cardizem CD, 180 mg 2x a day, Takicardia (high heart rate) Elavil, 10 mg, Sleep Cymbalta, 60 mg, depression (when that day comes don't be afraid to say so!) Hycodan, cough syrup for cough and pain Teslon pearls, cough and mucous Naproxen, as needed for joint pain Albuterol (nebulizer & inhaler)underlying mild asthma Astelin, nose spray > > > > > > > > > > > Oh Bruce, please don't use the word " driver " in the same > > sentence > > > > with > > > > > > Colonoscopy- -LOL. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > That is too funny! When I had mine done I told the doc he was > > > > > boldly going where no man had gone before. > > > > > > > > > > jon > > > > > 50, sarcoidosis 1/9 > > > > > -- > > > > > A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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