Guest guest Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 About 3pm today I got word that I do not have ILD/IPF! For one year I believed I did. Yesterday I had a high resolution CAT Scan and my lungs are clear in spite of an initial diagnosis of ILD about a year ago. Also, about two weeks ago I had pulmo breathing tests that I did poorly on. It is a mystery. I was either misdiagnosed initially or God healed me. I am, of course, delighted and so is my family! I didn't know how to share this with all of you but knew I must. THANK YOU for your tremendous support! You are wonderful in every way! I will be leaving this group but not in spirit - You will always be in my heart. For one year I was one of you! I love you all! Ken R. Subject: Re: "Swine" fluTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7:18 PM SherThe masks aren't that expensive. While some are selling individual masksfor prices like $2.95, Sam's Club has a price of $10.77 for a package of20, making them just over fifty cents. Most I've seen have run less than$1 each.> > >> > > Hi everybody,> > > Just thought I'd mention this since it's all over the news andit is so frightening for everyone but especially for those like us withcompromised respiratory systems.> > > From what I've gathered what we know is that this is a newstrain of flu from which no one has immunity. So far there has not beenserious illness in the US from this flu but it's very very early yet. Itis being spread from person to person, not from contact with animals.> > >> > > The precautions to take are the things that all of us alreadydo. Wash your hands frequently, stay away from those with obviousillness. Right now it might not be a bad idea to stay away from largegatherings. For those of us (like me) who are on immune suppressants allthose things go double.> > >> > > If you begin to feel ill, run a fever etc, don't take chances.Get to the doctor. There are two anti-viral drugs (Tamiflu and Relenza)that they say are effective against the virus but you have to take themearly in the course of the illness, the first 48 hours or so. So don'twaste time, call the doctor.> > >> > > Anyone else have any ideas to help us all through this?> > >> > > Beth> > > Moderator> > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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