Recent content by RachElizza

Hi, I am living in Germany for three months, but am hoping to find a permanent job here. However, I want to know about CF care in Germany. I found out that pre exsisting condition does not matter when it comes to insurance here. What does a typical doctor's visit look like? What is the...

Leo, I just wanted you to know that I ended up moving my care to the Adult CF Clinic at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN. It is a long drive, but well worth it. I have been very impressed with the medical professionals at Vanderbilt. The clinic has a completely different atmosphere compared to the...

Thank you for your feedback! I transferred my care to the Vanderbilt Adult CF Clinic in Nashville, TN. I have been very impressed with the all the medical professionals I've come in contact with. I could not have ask for a better transition, it has been very smooth.

I have struggled with cystic acne since I was 13, now I am 24 and the struggle continues. I have been seeing a dermatologist since I was 13. I have tried dozens of different topical creams, some worked for me but it was only a matter of time before my body built up a resistance. I have also...

Gorf, It's amazing the difference taking soda out if your diet can make! I hope to be able to change my diet to avoid usuing insulin if I can. You mentioned activity level, how does that coincide with diabetes? Can you still be as active as you want? Does it help to be more active?

Thank you! Reading this made me feel much better. I am downloading the Reddit app now!

Wow! This sounds like an ideal clinic visit. I have never had an experience like this. I am always left in the waiting room for at least an hour, usually longer. After I am taken back to a room no one observes contact precautions. Sometimes I see just a nurse practitioner and they try to send...

At my clinic appointment yesterday I was informed that my blood work from three months ago indicated that I have CF related Diabetes. I was shocked that they waited until my clinic appointment to tell me instead of letting me know when they received the results. I was even more shocked when I...

I will be transferring my care to a different CF Clinic. Does anyone have advice on questions to ask, or anything that will help make the transition smoother and get off to a good start?

I live in the Birmingham area.

I also live in Alabama and am having trouble getting the care I need from my current Adult CF clinic. I have wondered if I can get the care I need at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Does anyone have feedback on their clinic? Leo, have you had any success in finding a new clinic? I would live to know...

I have a lot of friends that are participating in and LOVING Cross Fit. It seems to be more than just a good workout, but also a community that really encourages one another. I, personally, could use the encouragement. I am afraid that the work outs may be too intense for me to handle, because...