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Hello. Well, on Monday I had a routine clinic visit thinking all my working out and increasing intensity, etc. etc. would at the VERY least stabilize my already decreasing (from hospitalization in Nov.) FEV1. I hadn't been feeling very sick. Coughing a bit more, but thinking that was a good...

Hey, just checking in after the horrible bridge collapse tonight... I hope everyone is ok... Can ya'll post when you have a chance and give us a heads-up that you're alright?? Thanks,

Hello. I'm curious how my fellow CFer's lungs feel when they increase their amount of exercise? What's happening to me is that I recently upped my exercise regime from 3 times a week to 4 times and now includes weight lifting every single time I go. So, instead of just running 3 times a week...

Hello. I posted regarding info. on Cali clinics as well, but it is equally as likely we will be stationed at Langley AFB in Virginia. Does anyone have any info. they can share on clinics around that area? I'm interested in information and experiences (good or bad). Any clinics within...

Hello. Just wondering if anyone has any information or experience with the Sacramento CF clinic for adults? We may be stationed there in the next year or two and I'm just trying to gain some insight into what you like/dislike, etc. Also, if you don't have experience with Sacramento, are...

Hello, I am curioius what and when everyone eats before they do a hard cardio workout? I can't do something high sugar (CFRD) but can't really just do protein cause blood sugar may drop with that. I also have problems with GERD when I eat before I workout... So, I'm looking for ideas of...

Hello. So, last night when I put in some cookies to my gas oven to bake, after about 5 minutes the "fire" went out! Just went out! So, of course, the cookies flopped and when I tried to reheat the oven it just never turned on and there was obviously no gas even coming from it. Today, there...

Hey, everyone. OK, so when I initially got this vest a few years ago, when I pushed the "on" button, the vest inflated to the point where I couldn't push it into my chest without a lot of resistance (I'm only talking about before you START it, not after is pulsating). Well, lately, my vest...

Hello. My grandfather passed away this afternoon. I am now determining whether or not to fly to the funeral several states away. Under normal circumstances, I would not think twice and would hop right on a plane, however I am having troubles deciding what to do in this case and feel terribly...

Hello. Thought I'd start a new post with this question. In general, what can have an effect on an O2 rating? For example, I know elevation changes can change your O2 sat. Can allegies? Reflux? Air quality? Cold or flu? Chest congestion? Nasal congestion? Etc.... I'm not curious just...

Hi, everyone. OK, so I've asked my doc and they don't seem to beleive that my HR gets this high with exercise, so I'm going to ask on here for experiences with this.... My resting HR from the moment I set foot on the treadmill is about 120. (Generally its about 100 when I'm just laying...

Hi, Just curious if ya'll know which of these two nebs can be used for which meds? I am receiving conflicting information (I think, unless I'm reading it wrong)... The CFF makes it sound in their handout on nebs and which to use with what, like you can use these both for all the meds I'm on...

Hi, everyone. I posted in "adults" as well, but figure its mostly kiddos who use this stuff, so here's the info.: Listerine plaque rinse recalled 'Glacier Mint' and 'Bubble Blast' flavors could cause health risk to individuals with weakened immune systems. April 11 2007: 6:44 PM EDT NEW...

<b>Hi, everyone. Just thought I'd post the recall info. here:</b> Listerine plaque rinse recalled 'Glacier Mint' and 'Bubble Blast' flavors could cause health risk to individuals with weakened immune systems. April 11 2007: 6:44 PM EDT NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Johnson & Johnson's...

Hi! Ok, so we're trying to do our part and have recently replaced all of our "regular" 60 Watt light bulbs in the house with flouresent lightbulbs! The light is a bit "different"... its almost a blue hue to it, instead of a yellow light from our "regular" bulbs. Well, I guess I'll get used to...

Hello. We are having our home re-carpeted this weekend and I"m wondering if there is any specific problems you know of with regard to the "new carpet smell" and fumes of glues, etc...? I am actually leaving the house for a couple days in order to not be here when its fresh, but plan on coming...

Hey, y'all! OK, so this will be snappy cause my eyes are boggling out of my head right now after spending 3 hours with TurboTax and reading very very carefully through every explanation of nearly EVERY item (we're itemizing for the first time this year, so its slow going for me...) ...

Hi, everyone. I rarely post on here because I just had a crappy crappy day, but feel the need to vent, so I hope no one minds my pitty pot... Well, today I had CF clinic and went feeling pretty ok.... I had had a clean out in November that brought my FEV1 up to 68%, which was about 4% above...

Hi, everyone... I was told when diagnosed with CFRD a couple of years ago to not drink sugar soda and switch to diet. I did this for awhile (hating every minute of it) and actually seemed to LOSE weight. Well, lately, I've been having a sugar soda every other day or so (while using insulin)...

Hi! Just wondering how Mark is doing with his lung pain? What ever came of the x-ray that showed the progressive worstening? Has he been able to get more rest and is it helping? Anyway, I hope he is doing better.... (And, I apologize if you've already posted an update somewhere... I...