Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with IPF 4 years ago. I've been on oxygen at night for a year, and with exertion during the day. I now have to use it when I go out and about. One morning I was going to run an errand about 10 minutes form my house. I didn't feel too well, but I didn't use my oxygen. I had a wreck. Ran up into a yard and hit a big decorative bolder. I must have blacked out, because I don't remember what happened. That was two months ago and I've been afraid to drive since. Now I feel trapped, because I can't go out whenever I want, and have to depend on someone else to take me. Sometimes my oxygen level drops to 78-79 If I don't have it on. I cough a lot also. I would like to know if any of you have a problem with a fireplace. My husband likes to burn our fireplace, but it really bothers me. Anyone that doesn't have a problem breathing just doesn't understand this disease. I would rather have cancer or heart disease. I've rambled.....hope I made sense. Anxious to hear from anyone. It's so nice to be in contact with other people that understand. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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