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    Medicare Help!! What to choose??

    I am 32 with CF. i recieved a lung TX over 2 years ago. I just recieved medicare. I need to know what is best. I have part A & B. Do I need To choose an advantage plan (part C?) Or just choose part D (prescription drug Plan.) Please let me know what you do and how it is working for you...
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    Liver problems and gallstones

    Has anybody here ever had gallbladder problems and liver isues. One of my liver enzyme's is elevated. They suspect gallstones. If anybody has ever had this what was your experence.
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    Lung TX Pain Meds

    I revieved my TX close to 5 weeks ago. I was wondering what pain medication was given to you. What can we take and what shpuld we stay away from? Any thoughts?
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    Lung Transplant

    I am getting close to a transplant. My FEV1 is 25% but I only need oxygen when I exercise. I can gain weight like crazy. Duke has me visit the transplant team every 3 months. My health has been stable but, I don't want to wait too long. One bad infection could kill me. I can do most...
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    Picc line infection? Need help!

    Does anybody get an infection from their Picc line? I get one from EVERY application. Once removed an absist develops. I will run super high feavers (102-104.) From that point I take Zyvox to kill the staff and have to drain the infection. Dressing changes are normal, I suspect I am...
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    Need Help

    I have been ill for the past 2 months. I went to the hospital after running feavers of 102-104. I was there and treated with IV Vancomycin, Colistine, and Primaxion. I stoped running feavers while in the hospital. When I went home the feavers and shortness of breath started again. Went back...
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    reproduction

    I am 26 and have CF. I have never been to a message board about CF. Is there any advise on how to have kids?
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