father has ipf a form of pulomnary fibrosis,  any iformation please,  we know it is not good
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Apart from that link given by the person before me (that includes a patient care.pdf), there isn't much I could add. The management of this disease is unsatisfactory thus far, and is symptomatic. Depending on which country you are in and the cause of his lung fibrosis, industrial compensation is given to the affected individual. Do enquire.
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fraking kid making us do his damn homework for him.. lazy @ss... JUST KIDDING glad to help a friend in need! here u go\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_transplant
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Your dad is at risk for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts-one of these could be resulting in his visual problems. His history of smoking, diabetes and stroke reduce the blood flow throughout his whole body, including his eyes. Retinopathy is a deterioration of the small blood vessels that nourish the retina. He may experience "floaters", spotty or hazzy vision, or a complete loss of vision. It is important for him to control his blood pressure, blood glucose levels and stop smoking.\nI recommend having regular check-ups with the doctor to monitor any progessive visual problems. If he does have diabetic retinopathy, there is a treatment for advanced cases. This is called Argon Laser Photocoagulation. The laser treament destroys leaky blood vessels and reduces the rate of visual loss.
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I agree. They would be treating very agressively if this were true. Is he sick? Does he cough a lot? Any hair loss? Bruising? Frequent hospital visits? Surgery? Sounds to me like a play.
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My fiance is currently taking care of his mother who has Alzheimer's for the last 8 years. I gave my dad a kidney. So to some extent it could be true but, my dad was less then  perfect and I still gave him the gift of life. Seriously I did.
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This is a weird disease and is often misdiagnosed.  In fact it is more the rule than the exception that this is misdiagnosed.My mother came down with it after the flu shots were started. Has your father had the \nflu shot ? The drug companies now have insurance to cover this eventuality. Contact the drug company that made the shot. Maybe they will give you some help with the medical bills. My mother had that over twenty years ago and I didn't know she had had the oral vaccine when it first came out. If I had that knowledge I would have advised her to contact the manufacturer.  As it was my parents did not have Medical insurance. And they used up their life savings paying the hospital bill.  She was hospitalized for a month but that was over 20 yrs. ago when there was no treatment for this disease.  The prognosis is as weird as the disease. It is the only neurology disease that you can fully recover from.  However some people are left with permanent effects that range from a mild limp to paraplegia.That was at the time of the unknown treatment.  My mother was left with a dropped left foot. She had some permanent neuropathy. The treatment should prevent your father from having any permanent residuals.  He is lucky to get it now that it is more recognized. I could go on at length about this disease but this should give you a handle on this polio like disease.
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I'm actually more surprised that you're taking the time to ask an informal internet forum rather than checking him into the hospital. Unfortunately, your question contradicts itself in that you say he's basically in good health, yet he has advanced prostate cancer, has had 2 strokes and 2 TIAs, with only 30% kidney function. (I would tend to think that dialysis might be in order.) I wouldn't exactly call that good health, basic or otherwise. If his prostate cancer is advanced, and he doesn't receive treatment, eg., have his prostate gland removed (this may not save his life if the cancer has spread), then he most certainly will die. In which case, he should be made to feel as comfortable as possible. He can be treated with various meds, such as morphine, for the pain if recovery is deemed unattainable, but without treatment he most definitely with feel pain and tremendous discomfort. Unless he's been diagnosed as terminal, get him into surgery ASAP. Besides, at 87, or any age for that matter, why would you want to experience any pain at all, if you could help it???
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Dear Alex\n\nI am sorry to hear about your father's medical condition, please refer to my last reply to you and if there are any further problem's with regards to your father wishing to seek a consultation with a private Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist, then you should get in touch with The Royal College of Surgeons in London who will be able to put your father intouch with a private Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist either in Harley Street, or one of the other specilized places in London.\n\nPLEASE NOTE\n\nYour father may have to be referred to one of these specialist's either by your own Countries General Medical Practitioner, or Hospital, or your father may have to register with a General Medical Practitioner in London for referral purposes.\n\nHowever, if the matter is a Medical Emergency, then your father can come to London and attend The Accident & Emergency Department of any of the hospital's which I have previously given to you and your father will be deal't with, with the minimum of delay.
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Since he was born alive and has presumably survived at least a few weeks (long enough to be adpoted anyway) he isn't likely to die from it. He may be mentally retarded or have a host of other problems from it though. It's good to know he has a caring family now, and as long as he is under a doctors care and the prescribed treatments are followed, he should be able to have a good long life. Good luck to you and your family.
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Usually, it takes inhalation of fiberglass particles to cause serious health problems. Skin contact may cause the symptoms you describe, but they usually disappear as the small fibers work their way out of his skin. Sometimes, scrubbing the affected areas with a smal brush and strong soap helps. \n\nHe should follow the advice of his physician, not the often incorrect advice posted on here. I'm betting that eventually, the problem will go away.\n\nBTW ... you are to be commended for your concern about your father. Kudos to you! :))
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This can occur with several different bladder/urinary conditions.  He needs to see a physician, a urologist would be best, to diagnose the exact condition.  I would advise him not to wait because some of these conditions could worsen over time if left untreated and he could end up hospitalized.
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He needs to go to his family physician and talk about how he feels.  The phyiscian will refer him to a specialist if needed.
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HI. My son was diagnosed with MODY 3.  You are right there is not a lot of comprehensive information.  What i can tell you is what my late husband experienced, but it's not pleasant.  My son is currenly 13 years old, I don't expect him to show symptoms until he is 16, but we keep him checked.  My husband was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 24, he had it unbeknownst to him since he was about 17, he did not do the greatest job taking care of it, he had multiple eye surgerys and was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age of 31.  He was on dialysis for 3 years and died on his 35th birthday. It is a very tragic tale, and I am going to do everything I can to keep my son from going that same route.  My late husband was not a drinker, not a smoker and not over weight, but his diabetes was very progressive and aggressive. All I ask is that you PLEASE take this very seriously and take care of yourself.  If you want to chat more on this..I'd love to hear from you.
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My father-in-law died waiting for a kidney sooooo, I would suggest the social worker at the hospital. Pressure the doctors who are caring for him...the dialysis unit people...\nlook here:\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/kidney-transplant/livingdonor.html
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My husband suffered with it, when I didn't. You could ask your partner if you can go with her when she see the GP, or if shes not too keen on you being there at the same time, make an appointment to see the doctor yourself, and ask them for advice on what you can do to help her and fo some more info on the the illness. I know it's not nice, I've been there supporting someone else and I thought I'd be relying on them for support. I'm now 6 months pregnant with my 3rd and suffering with pre-natal depression which I've only just brought myself to have diagnosed. Get help for both of you, together or on your own and you'll all be just fine. Parenting is tough enough at the best of times without having to struggle blindly not knowing what to do. Good Luck my friend, I'm sure you'll a great parent.
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your child has and excellent point - and your husband/partner should lead by example and give up - not only for his health but for the health of his child\n\ni'm sure your 13 year old would never want to see their father dying from lung cancer
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Well the risks include infection and bleeding during the dialysis access placement (either catheter or fistula surgery). These are relatively small.  Dialysis in general is quite safe.  There are many risks of long term dilysis to talk with your dad's doctor about, but the bottom line is you can't live without it, so whatever the risks, the benefits outweigh them.  Only other option for your dad is kidney transplant. Did you discuss this with your nephrologist? Good luck.