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Hi everyone! I am looking for a few people to join my 21 day healthy eating accountability group. I need to lay off the junk food and get back to good, healthy eating but I need help :). There is no cost (except your groceries), no supplements, no sales pitch, no gimmicks. If you are...

So, I know a male can be tested to see if he is in fact infertile. As a female with CF, how do you know if you can't get pregnant via natural methods or if you just haven't gotten pregnant yet!? Is there a scientific way?

Can you take too much fiber in a day? If so, what would it's effects be?

Hey everyone. I am very interested in getting some sort of cardio system for my apartment because I know I'm never going to go to the gym! I read several reviews on elliptical machines on amazon, and there are a lot of mixed reviews. If any of you have one, could you give me some insight please...

I've always been under the impression that lighter mucus was the newer mucus your body has produced and darker mucus is really old stuff. Is this correct?

I am interested in trying a sinus mask to help reduce headaches. I figured some of you have surely tried some out, so your opinions would be great! Thanks :-)

you start to feel a possible exacerbation coming on? How have you guys effectively combated it?

Hello all! I saw someone post a thread the other day about wanting to find a way to donate med supplies, especially since I know how much extra we all probably have. Well, I am a partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries, and I just received an email about donating to their center in Haiti... Here's...

Hey guys! Anyone know of a good allergist in Baton Rouge area who accepts medicaid? Thanks! tiffa

I finished a round of iv abx about 3 weeks ago. My typical symptoms of being sick are increased mucus production, extreme shortness of breath with activity or just sitting, and a cough that causes me to barely be able to catch my breath. It sounds like I'm panting for atleast 5 minutes every...

Has anyone ever gotten a second opinion on their CF care? If so, how did you go about it and did it work out for you?

I was wondering for those of you who have arthritis or CF related arthritis, do you notice that when your body really hurts it makes your breathing worse? Also, is it just me, or does the rain completely throw your body out of whack!?

I take Bactrim DS twice a day every day for MRSA. I was thinking that just like every other antibiotic, taking it continuously could result in resistance. I asked my doc's PA, and she said absolutely not ... but it just doesn't make sense to me. I really don't understand why taking it...

I was wondering how long it typically takes to be able to tell whether a supplement is in fact helping, fish oil and garlic specifically. Thanks!

I've always used NeilMed, but my mom bought me the SinuPulse Elite for my bday. I was just wondering if anyone else has used this device??

I haven't really posted much, but I'm getting fed up so I need some opinions! I had my first sinus surgery 2 years ago. Before that, I had some sinus issues but nothing serious. My doc worked on me enough to where I finally gave in and had the surgery. Since I've had the surgery my health seems...

Hey guys. I was on 4 weeks of iv abx, and when I went in for a checkup, my PFTs had gotten worse! After a drug change for 7 days, my PFTs had gotten even worse than they were a week before! So, my doc wanted to do a bronch and sinus surgery. The sinus surgery went well. They took a culture from...

I'm curious if anyone has tried meds for frequent urination??

My grandfather has chronic pancreatitis. He is taking Creon enzymes for weight gain. I know this isn't a CF-related question exactly, but he is wanting to gain more weight. He cannot take steroids,and he has a major problem with nausea. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can help him do in...

Has anyone's docs ever said anything about taking Sudafed while on Zyvox?