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    Help with Gene Testing

    I would rccommend that you have your sister's CF Doctor do it for you and BF. Bill
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    Help with Gene Testing

    In the late 80's they were testing for only 250 mutations. Now they test for more than 1500 mutations. Testing can be expensive. Bill
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    Help with Gene Testing

    In the late 80's they were testing for only 250 mutations. Now they test for more than 1500 mutations. Testing can be expensive. Bill
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    Boyfriend Recently Diagnosed

    I was dx at age 47. He is likely the most unhealthy now, that he will be for a very long time. He has gotten this far without treatment. He needs to follow the meds and treatments, religiously. When he gets out of the hospital, after his clean out, he will be feeling much better. He needs...
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    Boyfriend Recently Diagnosed

    I was dx at age 47. He is likely the most unhealthy now, that he will be for a very long time. He has gotten this far without treatment. He needs to follow the meds and treatments, religiously. When he gets out of the hospital, after his clean out, he will be feeling much better. He needs...
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    White Blood Cell Count

    Mine was high, with fatigue. The Doctor ignored it, I got a second and third opinion and changed Clinics. Bill
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    White Blood Cell Count

    Mine was high, with fatigue. The Doctor ignored it, I got a second and third opinion and changed Clinics. Bill
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    CF Pharmacy or Medicare Part B

    I use CF Services for ALMOST EVERYTHING and have done so for several years. Some minor issues on occasion but not as bad as CVS. Bill
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    CF Pharmacy or Medicare Part B

    I use CF Services for ALMOST EVERYTHING and have done so for several years. Some minor issues on occasion but not as bad as CVS. Bill
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    I need advice

    Are you seeing a CF SPECIALIST at Children's Hospital? Bill
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    Is it possible to have a negative IRT, negative Sweat Test and still have CF?

    Anomie: Actual experience. A referal is required though if insurance is involved. Bill
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    Is it possible to have a negative IRT, negative Sweat Test and still have CF?

    Anomie: Actual experience. A referal is required though if insurance is involved. Bill
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    I need advice

    Is he seeing a CF SPECIALIST or just his pead? Who did the "gentic testing" and how many mutations did they test for? Do he take Mirilax? Bill
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    Is it possible to have a negative IRT, negative Sweat Test and still have CF?

    Anomie: Anyone can call an APPROVED CF CENTER, present their case and request an appointment. Bill
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    Is it possible to have a negative IRT, negative Sweat Test and still have CF?

    Anomie: Anyone can call an APPROVED CF CENTER, present their case and request an appointment. Bill
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    Is it possible to have a negative IRT, negative Sweat Test and still have CF?

    MommaKas OK. At minimum your younger daughter is a likely a CF Carrier (50% chance) with one Delta F 508 mutation. She is showing classic signs of CF. I want someone to explain to me ANY POSSIBLE reason that she should NOT BE TESTED. You and your husband are both AT LEAST Carriers of the Delta...
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    Is it possible to have a negative IRT, negative Sweat Test and still have CF?

    MommaKas OK. At minimum your younger daughter is a likely a CF Carrier (50% chance) with one Delta F 508 mutation. She is showing classic signs of CF. I want someone to explain to me ANY POSSIBLE reason that she should NOT BE TESTED. You and your husband are both AT LEAST Carriers of the Delta...
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    My diagnosis at age 34

    I don't know how long she will live I'm 72 and still doing ok. There is a thread on here in FORUMS/ADULT titled CFers over 50. I would suggest that you and your daughter read through it. Your daughter needs to have a FULL CF SEQUENCING at an APPROVER CF CLINIC. There are more than 1500...
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    My diagnosis at age 34

    I don't know how long she will live I'm 72 and still doing ok. There is a thread on here in FORUMS/ADULT titled CFers over 50. I would suggest that you and your daughter read through it. Your daughter needs to have a FULL CF SEQUENCING at an APPROVER CF CLINIC. There are more than 1500...
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    Should I push for testing?

    Good job Anomie. Bill
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