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    UK CF Patient survey

    Hope I can post this. You can get an Amazon gift card for the survey. If you say I referred you so will I. I cam PM my info. Thanks for being a member of Rare Patient Voice. We have been asked to invite Cystic Fibrosis patients in the United Kingdom to participate in a survey. Most of...
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    VSL #3 probiotic

    Anyone use it? Thoughts? It is very expensive. Anyone able to get insurance to cover? It is being prescribed by our GI doc. Thanks
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    NPR interview with CFF

    http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2014-11-20/the_cystic_fibrosis_foundation_new_opportunities_new_questions_for_nonprofits
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    CFF 3.3 billion dollars

    http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/business/for-cystic-fibrosis-foundation-venture-yields-windfall-in-hope-and-cash.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
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    Dishwasher broken

    What is the best way to handwash our dishes that won't get bacteria etc for our CF'er. Could I use some bleach is the sink with soapy water and rinse after of course? I won't have the dishwasher fixed for a few days and I am not wanting my daughter to get any wierd bacteria from handwashing...
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    Seriously Check your meds

    I was going to give my daughter her antibiotic, which is a big white pill. I get them in 90 day supply. I found at the bottom of the bottle a pink pill that I had no idea what it was. Called the pharmacy and they identified it as a mood stabilizer. It was in with a child's antibiotic. I am...
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    Going in GI cleanout

    Heading in tomorrow for GI clean out; NGT with golytely. Been a long time since last admit; 9 years:)...I am very tired. Refresh me of good things to bring...VEST enzymes, computer, Clorox wipes? Daughter is going in healthy lung wise; it's just this stupid constipation...Want her to come out...
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    Need a answer about Barium quick

    Would you drink Barium if you were getting a Abdominal cat scan? I am not in favor of it, it is very constipating and this is the issue. The radiologist wants my daughter to drink it
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    GI/CF specialist recommendation Boston Childrens

    Getting my ducks in a row. Anyone have recommendations for pediatric GI docs that also know CF? We may be looking at a consult.
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    GI advice

    Looking for some input. I feel like I am having a hard time getting my child with CF's GI system back on track. It's a long story but if you have time I'll give the background. Daughter is very pancreatic insufficient. She injured herself this summer which limits her mobility...Meaning she...
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    CFF One Republic video

    http://www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/NewsEvents/9-25-OneRepublic-Video.cfm
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    CFF news

    http://www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/NewsEvents/6-24-Vertex-Phase-3-Results-Lumacaftor-Ivacaftor.cfm
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    Headaches

    My daughter 11 with CF has been complaining of daily headaches, starting about 1 and half weeks ago. No other symptoms.. She is relatively healthy right now; no cold symptoms or illness. She has been irritable; not sure if it is because the headaches or vice versa. She does have nasal...
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    CF'ers in Houston TX

    Looking for some info about Houston TX and how things are in the hot humid climate. My daughter is 11 with CF; would be middle school..We are thinking about a relocation which is job related. Lots of questions. 1. are the schools air conditioned? 2. who is a good CF doc at the Baylor CF...
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    Metaneb does anyone use this?

    http://www.hill-rom.com/usa/Products/Category/Respiratory-Care/MetaNeb-System/
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    When the caregiver is sick?

    So, both my daughter and I got the same virus at the same time. High fever x 2 days, cough. Mine is actually worse than my CF daughter's at this point. Her's is slightly above baseline with some mild wheezing(we have a routine appointment next week, hoping she makes it until then) Anyway...
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    Afflovest

    http://www.afflovest.com Anyone seen this? Curious how much it costs...
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    Go to meals

    What are some easy quick healthy things you make when your CF child is sick? We're on yet another illness; seems like every 2 weeks....Burnout is looming for me. Cooking can be a pain but of course necessary to keep my CF child fed as well as an every hungry family. Tonight is pancakes. We...
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    Probiotic tea

    Just found a new product since we've all been sick in our family this week. It's a probiotic tea from Bigelow lemon ginger flavored. It is very yummy. My daughter with CF loves it. Just wondering if it's a gimmick; figure it can't hurt anything; we usually drink tea anyway with sore throats...
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    Dirty Stethscopes

    As a nurse myself; I always wipe down my stethoscope, but honesty did not prior to having my CF daughter. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/02/27/283439909/stethoscopes-do-as-much-dirty-work-as-hands-in-spreading-germs
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