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    Just for fun but CF related - Real things doctors have said to me in the hospital

    Last trip to the ER, the doc is asking me about my symptoms (all the usual pnemonia ones, btw), and I said, "I have CF." He says (no kidding), "What's that?" Me: "Cystic Fibrosis? You've heard of it, right?" Him: Dirty look, "Aren't you kind of old?" Yeah dude, I am, old enough to be your momma...
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    Just for fun but CF related - Real things doctors have said to me in the hospital

    Last trip to the ER, the doc is asking me about my symptoms (all the usual pnemonia ones, btw), and I said, "I have CF." He says (no kidding), "What's that?" Me: "Cystic Fibrosis? You've heard of it, right?" Him: Dirty look, "Aren't you kind of old?" Yeah dude, I am, old enough to be your momma...
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    how many treatments do you do a day?

    AM & PM are the same for me: 30 mins (minimum....more if I feel icky) VEST, pulmozyme and albuterol nebs.
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    how many treatments do you do a day?

    AM & PM are the same for me: 30 mins (minimum....more if I feel icky) VEST, pulmozyme and albuterol nebs.
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    exercise bike vs treadmill jog

    Maybe a bit late with my reply, but I finally decided to join! I do both. I run when I feel well, and I cycle when I feel like my body needs a little more support - it's easier for me to moderate my workout on the bike - take the resistance down a bit or take the intensity down. It's much...
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    exercise bike vs treadmill jog

    Maybe a bit late with my reply, but I finally decided to join! I do both. I run when I feel well, and I cycle when I feel like my body needs a little more support - it's easier for me to moderate my workout on the bike - take the resistance down a bit or take the intensity down. It's much...
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    i forget how sick I get

    Hi! I know pretty much exactly how you feel. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago - I'm 50 now. It seems like my infections sneak up on me - I don't feel crappy until I'm REALLY sick and then it hits me like a ton of bricks. I hope you're feeling better!
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    i forget how sick I get

    Hi! I know pretty much exactly how you feel. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago - I'm 50 now. It seems like my infections sneak up on me - I don't feel crappy until I'm REALLY sick and then it hits me like a ton of bricks. I hope you're feeling better!
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