Hello
April 15, 2008 9:08am
Sorry I haven't been on here much lately. The spring and summer months are usually very busy for us. We travel a lot this time of …
Lindagaye
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About Me
Lindagaye
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About Me
In April 2005 I was diagnosed with Acute Interstitial Pneumonitis, which is a rare lung disease for which there is no cure. I no longer work, however I attend pulmonary rehab at Duke four days a week. I am on oxygen 24/7, which can limit some things for me. However I still live a full life! I am married to a wonderful man and have so much support from my family and friends.
In April 2005 I was diagnosed with Acute Interstitial Pneumonitis, which is a rare lung disease for which there is no cure. I no longer work, however I attend pulmonary rehab at Duke four days a week. I am on oxygen 24/7, which can limit some things for me. However I still live a full life! I am married to a wonderful man and have so much support from my family and friends.
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Interests
I could be considered by some to be a book work! My taste in books is very versatile. I will read almost anything, except for the sappy romance type novels. I also love to travel. This can sometimes be a little challenging with oxygen 24/7, but I don't let that stop me!
I could be considered by some to be a book work! My taste in books is very versatile. I will read almost
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Journal
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Neti Pot
March 16, 2008 7:56pm
Ok, I took my husband's advice and bought myself a Neti pot. For those of you that may not have seen Dr Oz talk about this on Oprah, …
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Journal Entry for March 12, 2008
March 12, 2008 6:20pm
Well I believe my cold is about gone, but now I have had a sinus headache for 3 days and the only thing that seems to relieve the pressure is a good …
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I thought I would make it through
March 9, 2008 5:34pm
Well, I made it 13 months without catching any colds, flu's or bronchitis, but unfortunately I have now caught a cold from somewhere. …
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Journal Entry for February 29, 2008
February 29, 2008 9:12pm
Yesterday I had my annual exam with the OB/GYN. Ok, I just turned 40 in November and the past year my cycle has been a little irregular. …
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Hugbook
Cheers
Sweetie I hope you been feeling ok! This weather is the worst for you if you are in the cold like myself. Too bad we didn't run off to Hawaii or an island elsewhere. Can't blame a chic for dreaming! Stay warm & toasty.
Celebration
Happy Thanksgiving
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Ray of Sunshine
I hope your day has been bright & sunny even on those cloudy days. Have a great weekend!
Hug
Hugs and Prayer and Flowers are sent to you today-how does the humidity affect your daily activity my friend?
Hug
Just thinking about you today and thought I would send you a hug! Desiree
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Support Groups
Close Pulmonary Fibrosis
In Nov 2004 what I believed to be a cold, turned into something worse. I was suddenly very short of breath just doing normal activities. I was weak and had no appetite and I had a very dry cough. In April of 2005 I had an open lung biopsy and was diagnosed with Acute Interstitial Pneumonitis, a rare lung disease for which there is no cure.
Treatments
- Cellcept Working / Worked
- I have had no side effects that I know of with this drug. I have to take blood tests monthly for liver panel.
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- When first diagnosed I was taking 80mg per day, but now down to 2mg per day.
- Oxygen Working / Worked
- I couldn't do much without the help of O2
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Prayer is powerful. I know I would not still be alive without it.
Close Vegetarians & Vegans
Type: VegetarianI have been a vegetarian for 13 years.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
3 years ago I weighed 224 lbs. I was diagnosed with a life threatening lung disease and had to make some serious changes. So far I have lost almost 60 lbs and still have about 40 to go to reach my goal.
Treatments
- Counting Calories Working / Worked
- Writing down what I eat is by far the most important thing for me.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- eating more fruits and veggies
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I work out four days a week, walking 30 mins and elliptical 30 mins, weights and stretching.
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