Recent content by morriss

Isn't there a new blood test (foetal cell free DNA) were they can draw the mother's blood to analyses the baby's DNA that is present in it.

Skip Male 35 My wife is a df508 carrier and healthy and I carry a 5t variant which is not a cf mutation, but when paired with a cf causing genes can cause CRMS (CFTR- Metabolic Syndrome) I have three children. My oldest girl,who is 8, has both pairings, a son, who is soon to be 4, also with...

I was in your shoes last year. My son was born April 15th 2010 and had a similar diagnosis DF508 and 5t variant. Most on this forum have not heard of that combination because 5t or 7t variant are not CF mutations, but when paired with a CF mutation may result in symptoms of CF. My son is now...

I was in your shoes last year. My son was born April 15th 2010 and had a similar diagnosis DF508 and 5t variant. Most on this forum have not heard of that combination because 5t or 7t variant are not CF mutations, but when paired with a CF mutation may result in symptoms of CF. My son is now...

I was in your shoes last year. My son was born April 15th 2010 and had a similar diagnosis DF508 and 5t variant. Most on this forum have not heard of that combination because 5t or 7t variant are not CF mutations, but when paired with a CF mutation may result in symptoms of CF. My son is now...

Thanks for your response. Being only six weeks old he isn't showing any classic signs. He is gaining weight each week. His diapers seem a little sticky at times. No noticeable wheezing. We will see another specialist in the next week or two. If you don't mind me asking when did you start...

Thanks for your response. Being only six weeks old he isn't showing any classic signs. He is gaining weight each week. His diapers seem a little sticky at times. No noticeable wheezing. We will see another specialist in the next week or two. If you don't mind me asking when did you start...

Thanks for your response. Being only six weeks old he isn't showing any classic signs. He is gaining weight each week. His diapers seem a little sticky at times. No noticeable wheezing. We will see another specialist in the next week or two. If you don't mind me asking when did you start...

My six week old son has one cf gene the delta f508 and 5t variant instead of 7 or 9? Not sure what to expect. The genetic counselor said he does not have cf, but mentioned possible infertility and/or mild symptoms. Can anyone help?

My six week old son has one cf gene the delta f508 and 5t variant instead of 7 or 9? Not sure what to expect. The genetic counselor said he does not have cf, but mentioned possible infertility and/or mild symptoms. Can anyone help?

My six week old son has one cf gene the delta f508 and 5t variant instead of 7 or 9? Not sure what to expect. The genetic counselor said he does not have cf, but mentioned possible infertility and/or mild symptoms. Can anyone help?