Recent content by candigirl

I had a question about transplant. Im 28 with cf and just in the last three years I have had to be hospitalized for infections.Does that mean that my cf is worsening?.How do you know that you need a transplant or heading in that direction? Do they go by your pft's?. This isnt something that me...

Hi Karen... welcome... I am new as well to this forum... I was diagnosed with cf at birth and then diabetes related cf at 19 I am now 28. I f you have any questions I would be happy to try and answer them for you .Just give me a holler <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"...

Dont feel bad <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">... I just got out of the hospital too on iv's at home for 11 days.... they have me on 3 antibiotics every 12 hours <img src="i/expressions/coughing.gif" border="0"> but at least we will be all better when were done! Im...

Hi Caitlin, have you tried doing a breathing treatment right before you exercize? I do a albuterol treatment before and keep my inhaler with me. It works wonders!!!! And im able to finish exercizing without the shortness of breath. Just a thought, hope It all works out for you . Bye for now Candi

I write poems as well <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> poetry.com and look up candice vigil..... my poems are just simple ones . tiffany I would love to read yours as well. Take care everyone

LOL you dont sound like an idiot. No I dont live in Colorado. I live in Missouri but thanks for checking tho.talk to you soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I was diagnosed with cfrd in 1996 I was 19 I think... anyways one of the symptoms I had was really bad leg cramps at night for about the first two weeks, then thirst, frequent urination... and i was very irritable for no reason. One night I started to have the worst stomach cramps that felt like...

Hey everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> thanks so much for all the replys.... yes I am insulin dependent. They have me on Novolog with meals and Lantus at night.I think I just need to go to my cf center and meet with another dietician that is famillar with...

Hey everyone.... Just wondering what you all think.... I have cf with diabetes and it is really hard to eat enough calories to keep my weight on and keep my blood sugars from going sky high!.... I try to watch the carbs and sugars but even the calories are making my blood sugars high.... I have...

DoctorLisa... I took the survey as well.. I am a 28 year old female with cf. Hope it helps you out. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks everyone... I will try that website out and see if it helps....Take care everyone Candi

Thanks Jennifer... I will let you know if anything good comes out of some of these web sites... Im fairly new to this forum... so far I love it! You can learn so much on here and everyone is so supportive.... See you later Candi<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

I just wanted to say so sorry for your loss..... I couldnt imagine going threw something like that .... I will also light a candle for Allan. Candi

Ok I am a 28 year old female with cf and between doctor copays and prescription co pays, car payment and insurance.... I cannot afford to move out on my own. I feel like a looser. I lived with my boyfreind for about 2 1/2 years, so when we broke up I had no other option to move back home <img...