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wow, that's a new one for me. I hadn't realized prednisone could lose its effectiveness. I know that there are a variety of diseases for which prednisone is used continually for years (certain cancers, lupus for example). Amy, maybe you could shed some light on the prednisone issue. Lauren...

wow, that's a new one for me. I hadn't realized prednisone could lose its effectiveness. I know that there are a variety of diseases for which prednisone is used continually for years (certain cancers, lupus for example). Amy, maybe you could shed some light on the prednisone issue. Lauren...

You didn't mention whether your chest felt "tight" so I don't know whether this will help. Not all infections are the same. If this feels different, it may be that you need a slightly different approach. I normally go through the PICC, IV antibiotics routine, but earlier this year I had a...

You didn't mention whether your chest felt "tight" so I don't know whether this will help. Not all infections are the same. If this feels different, it may be that you need a slightly different approach. I normally go through the PICC, IV antibiotics routine, but earlier this year I had a...

You didn't mention whether your chest felt "tight" so I don't know whether this will help. Not all infections are the same. If this feels different, it may be that you need a slightly different approach. I normally go through the PICC, IV antibiotics routine, but earlier this year I had a...

I never think that I have to compensate for my health - cf is a physical weakness in my body, but has nothing to do with my character. CF is just something I have. It doesn't make me any better or worse than anyone else. But I definitely do more than I should sometimes in an effort to try to...

I never think that I have to compensate for my health - cf is a physical weakness in my body, but has nothing to do with my character. CF is just something I have. It doesn't make me any better or worse than anyone else. But I definitely do more than I should sometimes in an effort to try to...

I never think that I have to compensate for my health - cf is a physical weakness in my body, but has nothing to do with my character. CF is just something I have. It doesn't make me any better or worse than anyone else. But I definitely do more than I should sometimes in an effort to try to...

Christina, for what it's worth, I felt the same way you did in high school. I hated doing treaments and it was embarassing to be coughing all the time. I didn't have a first date until my senior year in high school. College was much better because guys were more mature. I met my husband as a...

Christina, for what it's worth, I felt the same way you did in high school. I hated doing treaments and it was embarassing to be coughing all the time. I didn't have a first date until my senior year in high school. College was much better because guys were more mature. I met my husband as a...

Christina, for what it's worth, I felt the same way you did in high school. I hated doing treaments and it was embarassing to be coughing all the time. I didn't have a first date until my senior year in high school. College was much better because guys were more mature. I met my husband as a...

I was a VERY late diagnosis (early 40's) because sweat tests always came back negative and it wasn't until they did a genetic blood test that the official cf mutations were identified. Fortunatley, mine are on the mild end of the spectrum. However, my whole life I had lots of pneumonia...

I was a VERY late diagnosis (early 40's) because sweat tests always came back negative and it wasn't until they did a genetic blood test that the official cf mutations were identified. Fortunatley, mine are on the mild end of the spectrum. However, my whole life I had lots of pneumonia...

I was a VERY late diagnosis (early 40's) because sweat tests always came back negative and it wasn't until they did a genetic blood test that the official cf mutations were identified. Fortunatley, mine are on the mild end of the spectrum. However, my whole life I had lots of pneumonia...

Sometimes there are positional issues with PICCs- they can lay up against a vein and the result is that it appears there is a blockage. Moving your arm around can help. But if you still can't flush, call the home health nurse again and let her know.

Sometimes there are positional issues with PICCs- they can lay up against a vein and the result is that it appears there is a blockage. Moving your arm around can help. But if you still can't flush, call the home health nurse again and let her know.

Sometimes there are positional issues with PICCs- they can lay up against a vein and the result is that it appears there is a blockage. Moving your arm around can help. But if you still can't flush, call the home health nurse again and let her know.

My doctor also is fine with me working with my PICC line in. I've been doing it for many years now and never had a problem. Of course, I always take time off at the beginning to rest up until I'm feeling strong enough to go back to work. And, my office is terrific about accommodating a...

My doctor also is fine with me working with my PICC line in. I've been doing it for many years now and never had a problem. Of course, I always take time off at the beginning to rest up until I'm feeling strong enough to go back to work. And, my office is terrific about accommodating a...

My doctor also is fine with me working with my PICC line in. I've been doing it for many years now and never had a problem. Of course, I always take time off at the beginning to rest up until I'm feeling strong enough to go back to work. And, my office is terrific about accommodating a...