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Recent content by Deirdre Kay

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    Cystic Fibrosis, Relationships and Wanting Children

    You have probably convinced yourself that you can't have many thing because you have CF. This is definitely a symptom of having a chronic illness (IMO), but I think it feeds off of fear. I have had these same feelings, for year after I was diagnosed. Once I decided to fight CF, I have come a...
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    Positivity

    Positivity is everything!!! I have often found CF forums to quickly become negative, and that's not the way to go about it! Thanks for sharing your blog! :)
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    CF and discrimination?

    I don't see any need to directly disclose having CF to your employer. I also don't see why you couldn't be a public CF advocate, fundraising and speaking about CF at the same time. I have only disclosed CF when necessary, and only through the disabilities accommodations provided at university...
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    Enzyme intake -- how many do you take with meals?

    I take 5 with meals, and I'm 26.
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    Jobs for people with CF?

    Any job that isn't going to be a huge risk to your health. This depends on the severity of your CF, thus the limitations you might have at work. You could consider freelance work, which is something I am beginning to look into, personally. I think it's the same as being a contractor (correct...
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