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I have been on Daliresp for one month. I have noticed significant improvement in my lungs. By that I mean the mucus is gone, wheezing is gone. My lungs seem to be getting clear and do not feel as heavy as they did before I started taking it. I have had my bouts of depression, I am never hungry, which is a problem because I am underweight as it is. Just wondering if anyone else has had success with this drug. I was hoping to get off oxygen at some point. Don't know if I can achieve that or not.

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My father who has severe copd has had difficulty maintaining his weight for a few years - there are many products out there to help so ther is no need to stuff himnself as that only exaccerabates breathing difficulties. Products you may want to explore are enlive which is a 6 oz juicebox - either apple or berry flavor and contains 200 calories - easy to get 2 of them down a day. Then ther is a 1.5 oz liquid called benecalorie that contains 300 calories and mixes with mashed potatoes or tuna or chicken salad etc. So if you can take these products it is easy to boost your calorie intake by 700-1000 calories per day. My father is awaiting insurance approval for daliresp but the side efects concern me as my dad is 94.

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Frank, slight correction, we suggested Benadryl to help you sleep while you were on the Daliresp. Sudafed would increase your heart rate and make you hyper.

jouvencemedical.com
where we do stem cell therapy for COPD patients in Sarasota, Fl

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Hi Lynn:
I think Daliresp is very good also. I have not been in the hospital or sick for that matter since April. Last year I was hospitalized 7 times. I does make me very anxious. I even get on my own nerves. LOL...It is worth all the side issues. Just wish it would improve my lung function. I have heard that it does, but that it takes some time. I am interested in the stem cell, but want to wait until it is done by US docs. I am afraid to go to Mexico or somewhere like that. I have a home in Mexico and believe me, our docs are light years ahead of them. I was in a hospital in Ajijic, MX for one day and they really don't do much for you. Sweet people, but not very skilled.

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I didn't have insomnia Frank. I think it was Darlene that said she did. My son and his family just had a month of them all feeling sick and having colds and respiratory problems. I had been around them before they showed symptoms and the grand kids had been at my house. I used to catch everything. I am happy to report, I had no problems staying healthy throughout this time period and I believe Daliresp is the reason why.

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Hi Frank:
I am thrilled for you. Are you on any oxygen at all now? I am still taking Daliresp. I have not been sick since started taking it, but still on oxygen some. Guess it doesn't help that. My doc still can't do the stem cell because of the FDA. Don't know how I would ever get to Florida. Keep me posted, I am very happy for you!

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Hello Darlene,im happy to report that five months after stem cell therapy wit dr feinerman in sarasota florida ive seen a great improvement in my emphysema,oxi level goes to 99 now,i can further than i had been able to.the therapy consists of multiplying your own stem cells,plus atra inhalation therapy,well worth the 5000$.pulmonologist realy hve nothing to offer but pills and inhalers

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hello lynn,how did you handle the insomnia,thanx

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It took me about a month to get my system used to this drug. I had alot of the same issues you are having, plus anxiety and insomnia and I was even getting on my own nerves. Once the mucus is gone, you will begin to breathe alot better. I have reduced my 02 needs from 3 1/2 liters to 2 1/2. I am extremely excited about that. This is my fourth month. Oh, I have also reduced my need for alot of the other drugs I was taking. I am down to just Daliresp and AdVair now. This is a powerful drug and is the best thing I have had so far. We just need to hang in there. Good Luck.

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I have just started Daliresp and an coughing up a lot of
mucus and am short of breath, Has anyone had these problems if so how long do they take to clear up.
Thanks

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I have taken Daliresp for 9 months (Daxas from Canada and then Daliresp when I could get it in the U.S.) It is the best medication I have ever used for COPD. It beats stem cell therapy by a mile. The side effects were difficult for me, but once they subsided (took about a month of feeling like I had the flu), they went away and I have had no problems since. A lot of people give up because of the side effects, but they do go away. I have lost some weight which I needed to do and it hasn't returned. I have heard that you can work your way up to a daily dose by taking it every 3 or 4 days to get used to it. I dove right in though and started with 1 500mg tablet a day. I highly recommend Daliresp.

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OH GOOGLE ATRA EMPHYSEMA.YOUR DR CAN PRESCRIBE THIS FOR YOU OFF LABEL.BY INHALATION.I KNW HES GUNNA TELL YOU HES NEVER HEARD OF IT.READ UP ON IT AND YOU DECIDE.IM ON IT NOW BUT AGAIN TOO EARLY

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THANKS, PLEASE CONTINUE TO LET ME KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING...MY DOC IS STILL "THINKING" ABOUT THIS CONCEPT.

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HELLO AGAIN DARLENE,HIS NAME IS DR FEINERMAN,SARASOTO FLORIDA.GOOGLE HIS NSME.YOU TUBE ALSO HAS SOME VIDEOS

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If you want info on florida dr email me [email protected] [1] couldnt find ur reply on message board

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Frank:
Keep us posted on how that works for you. I would try anything at this point.

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Hello Darlene,the stem cell therapy in florida is 5000$,this doctor has found a way around the FDA ruling that using your OWN stem cells is a new drug.hahaha

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Hi Frank:
You may want to try the Melatonin 5 mg. That is natural and quite good. There is also a new sleep aid out that has 3 natural ingredients in it that is also suppose to be good. I wanted to do the stem cell, but I don't think insurance will pay and I cannot afford the $30k which is what I was told it cost. Just hang in there, my Pulmonoligist says there are alot of new things coming in the next 5 years for us.
Take Care, Darlene

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Thanx darlene,i tried daliresp but quit because of severe insomnia,i cannot function on two hrs sleep,other than that i had no other side effects.if i can find a way to sleep i might try again,tried sudafed that did nothing for the insomnia.also i had stem cell therapy for my emphysema in florida the beginning of june,i hve noticed a slight improvement.but dr sad three to several months for results.we will see

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Hi Frank:
I have been on the Dalirest now for almost 3 months. I still have insomnia - so I take a melatonin each night to help out with that. I take 2 or 3 "naps" during the day also. I started breathing better the first week. Still have alot of the anxiety however. I try to stay calm because when I get anxious, it affects my breathing.

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Does anyone knw if the insomnia problem goes away,and how long before you notice a difference in breathing

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