new and scared

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Hi

My name is Eileen. I was diagnosed w IPF/UIP in May 2007. I have

actually been doing very well till this Thanksgiving. I got the flu

and my oxygen dropped. The doctor put me on 02 temporarily saying he

thought I would go back up but I have not. Monday he told me I have to

face the possibility my fibrosis has worsened and I will need to stay

on 02. I happen to be off from work this week so I am trying to take

it easy but I am scared. I am so tired. How am I going to keep

working? If I don't work we will lose our house. Not a good market to

have to sell now. I am just scared and need someone who knows what it

is like to talk to.