CF and Roomates

[welshwitch]

Hi folks!

because i miss roomates, and in order to proactively save some cash over the next few years, I'm thinking of moving out of my studio apt. and into a house with 3 other people. I just wanted to see how public everyone is with their health needs. For example, what would be the best way to address some of my meds that need to be refrigerated (pulmozyme) in the communal fridge? "Hey guys, here are my meds, they need to be refridgerated...etc."

I don't want to freak anyone out if they hear me doing treatments in my room so I want them to know that I have a health issue, but on the other hand I don't really feel it's necessary to give them all the gory details about my health situation. Ideas?

Any input/experience would be great!

 

[welshwitch]

Hi folks!

because i miss roomates, and in order to proactively save some cash over the next few years, I'm thinking of moving out of my studio apt. and into a house with 3 other people. I just wanted to see how public everyone is with their health needs. For example, what would be the best way to address some of my meds that need to be refrigerated (pulmozyme) in the communal fridge? "Hey guys, here are my meds, they need to be refridgerated...etc."

I don't want to freak anyone out if they hear me doing treatments in my room so I want them to know that I have a health issue, but on the other hand I don't really feel it's necessary to give them all the gory details about my health situation. Ideas?

Any input/experience would be great!

 

[welshwitch]

Hi folks!

because i miss roomates, and in order to proactively save some cash over the next few years, I'm thinking of moving out of my studio apt. and into a house with 3 other people. I just wanted to see how public everyone is with their health needs. For example, what would be the best way to address some of my meds that need to be refrigerated (pulmozyme) in the communal fridge? "Hey guys, here are my meds, they need to be refridgerated...etc."

I don't want to freak anyone out if they hear me doing treatments in my room so I want them to know that I have a health issue, but on the other hand I don't really feel it's necessary to give them all the gory details about my health situation. Ideas?

Any input/experience would be great!

 

[welshwitch]

Hi folks!

because i miss roomates, and in order to proactively save some cash over the next few years, I'm thinking of moving out of my studio apt. and into a house with 3 other people. I just wanted to see how public everyone is with their health needs. For example, what would be the best way to address some of my meds that need to be refrigerated (pulmozyme) in the communal fridge? "Hey guys, here are my meds, they need to be refridgerated...etc."

I don't want to freak anyone out if they hear me doing treatments in my room so I want them to know that I have a health issue, but on the other hand I don't really feel it's necessary to give them all the gory details about my health situation. Ideas?

Any input/experience would be great!

 

[welshwitch]

Hi folks!

because i miss roomates, and in order to proactively save some cash over the next few years, I'm thinking of moving out of my studio apt. and into a house with 3 other people. I just wanted to see how public everyone is with their health needs. For example, what would be the best way to address some of my meds that need to be refrigerated (pulmozyme) in the communal fridge? "Hey guys, here are my meds, they need to be refridgerated...etc."

I don't want to freak anyone out if they hear me doing treatments in my room so I want them to know that I have a health issue, but on the other hand I don't really feel it's necessary to give them all the gory details about my health situation. Ideas?

Any input/experience would be great!

 

[Emily65Roses]

If you don't want to freak them out, but you feel they don't need to know everything (and I don't see why they would need to know everything)... tell them precisely what they need to know.

No smoking, I can't handle it. This med is refrigerated, it's very important that it stays here. I do nebulized meds, it sounds kind of like a humidifier, don't worry about it. If I cough, ignore me -- it'll pass.

You don't have to tell them much of anything about CF, except the stuff that will matter to them (i.e. stuff you'll be doing in the house).

 

[Emily65Roses]

If you don't want to freak them out, but you feel they don't need to know everything (and I don't see why they would need to know everything)... tell them precisely what they need to know.

No smoking, I can't handle it. This med is refrigerated, it's very important that it stays here. I do nebulized meds, it sounds kind of like a humidifier, don't worry about it. If I cough, ignore me -- it'll pass.

You don't have to tell them much of anything about CF, except the stuff that will matter to them (i.e. stuff you'll be doing in the house).

 

[Emily65Roses]

If you don't want to freak them out, but you feel they don't need to know everything (and I don't see why they would need to know everything)... tell them precisely what they need to know.

No smoking, I can't handle it. This med is refrigerated, it's very important that it stays here. I do nebulized meds, it sounds kind of like a humidifier, don't worry about it. If I cough, ignore me -- it'll pass.

You don't have to tell them much of anything about CF, except the stuff that will matter to them (i.e. stuff you'll be doing in the house).

 

[Emily65Roses]

If you don't want to freak them out, but you feel they don't need to know everything (and I don't see why they would need to know everything)... tell them precisely what they need to know.

No smoking, I can't handle it. This med is refrigerated, it's very important that it stays here. I do nebulized meds, it sounds kind of like a humidifier, don't worry about it. If I cough, ignore me -- it'll pass.

You don't have to tell them much of anything about CF, except the stuff that will matter to them (i.e. stuff you'll be doing in the house).

 

[Emily65Roses]

If you don't want to freak them out, but you feel they don't need to know everything (and I don't see why they would need to know everything)... tell them precisely what they need to know.

No smoking, I can't handle it. This med is refrigerated, it's very important that it stays here. I do nebulized meds, it sounds kind of like a humidifier, don't worry about it. If I cough, ignore me -- it'll pass.

You don't have to tell them much of anything about CF, except the stuff that will matter to them (i.e. stuff you'll be doing in the house).

 

[Sevenstars]

I've only had one roommate and it was ... stressful. There are a lot of things that you need to anticipate before they even come up, and a lot of them you might not even think of. For example my roommate wasn't a smoker, but constantly loved to burn candles and incense. Another time, when I was away for the weekend in the summer, I kept window a/c running in my room to keep my meds at the right temperature. Well she shut off the a/c "to save power costs" and my room was roughly 100 degrees when I got back.

If at all possible, room with people you are friends with already and know about cf. If you can't do that, tell them what they need to know to avoid harming you, or being freaked out themselves. (strange vest noises coming from your room, etc) Just tell them you use a nebulizer to inhale medicines, you would be suprised how many people have had to use one due to asthma or bronchitis as a child. Let them know anything else you think is pertinenent, and just be straightforward if they want to ask more questions. Of course, try not to do treatments really early or late and wake them up. Good luck with it! Most people are really accepting and supportive. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I've only had one roommate and it was ... stressful. There are a lot of things that you need to anticipate before they even come up, and a lot of them you might not even think of. For example my roommate wasn't a smoker, but constantly loved to burn candles and incense. Another time, when I was away for the weekend in the summer, I kept window a/c running in my room to keep my meds at the right temperature. Well she shut off the a/c "to save power costs" and my room was roughly 100 degrees when I got back.

If at all possible, room with people you are friends with already and know about cf. If you can't do that, tell them what they need to know to avoid harming you, or being freaked out themselves. (strange vest noises coming from your room, etc) Just tell them you use a nebulizer to inhale medicines, you would be suprised how many people have had to use one due to asthma or bronchitis as a child. Let them know anything else you think is pertinenent, and just be straightforward if they want to ask more questions. Of course, try not to do treatments really early or late and wake them up. Good luck with it! Most people are really accepting and supportive. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I've only had one roommate and it was ... stressful. There are a lot of things that you need to anticipate before they even come up, and a lot of them you might not even think of. For example my roommate wasn't a smoker, but constantly loved to burn candles and incense. Another time, when I was away for the weekend in the summer, I kept window a/c running in my room to keep my meds at the right temperature. Well she shut off the a/c "to save power costs" and my room was roughly 100 degrees when I got back.

If at all possible, room with people you are friends with already and know about cf. If you can't do that, tell them what they need to know to avoid harming you, or being freaked out themselves. (strange vest noises coming from your room, etc) Just tell them you use a nebulizer to inhale medicines, you would be suprised how many people have had to use one due to asthma or bronchitis as a child. Let them know anything else you think is pertinenent, and just be straightforward if they want to ask more questions. Of course, try not to do treatments really early or late and wake them up. Good luck with it! Most people are really accepting and supportive. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I've only had one roommate and it was ... stressful. There are a lot of things that you need to anticipate before they even come up, and a lot of them you might not even think of. For example my roommate wasn't a smoker, but constantly loved to burn candles and incense. Another time, when I was away for the weekend in the summer, I kept window a/c running in my room to keep my meds at the right temperature. Well she shut off the a/c "to save power costs" and my room was roughly 100 degrees when I got back.

If at all possible, room with people you are friends with already and know about cf. If you can't do that, tell them what they need to know to avoid harming you, or being freaked out themselves. (strange vest noises coming from your room, etc) Just tell them you use a nebulizer to inhale medicines, you would be suprised how many people have had to use one due to asthma or bronchitis as a child. Let them know anything else you think is pertinenent, and just be straightforward if they want to ask more questions. Of course, try not to do treatments really early or late and wake them up. Good luck with it! Most people are really accepting and supportive. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Sevenstars]

I've only had one roommate and it was ... stressful. There are a lot of things that you need to anticipate before they even come up, and a lot of them you might not even think of. For example my roommate wasn't a smoker, but constantly loved to burn candles and incense. Another time, when I was away for the weekend in the summer, I kept window a/c running in my room to keep my meds at the right temperature. Well she shut off the a/c "to save power costs" and my room was roughly 100 degrees when I got back.

If at all possible, room with people you are friends with already and know about cf. If you can't do that, tell them what they need to know to avoid harming you, or being freaked out themselves. (strange vest noises coming from your room, etc) Just tell them you use a nebulizer to inhale medicines, you would be suprised how many people have had to use one due to asthma or bronchitis as a child. Let them know anything else you think is pertinenent, and just be straightforward if they want to ask more questions. Of course, try not to do treatments really early or late and wake them up. Good luck with it! Most people are really accepting and supportive. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[etabetac]

I had roommates and everything worked out okay. I had roommates in college and then when I first started working. I actually explained as thing went along. I started with I have a lung condition. I take medicine for it. It's a little noisy but shouldn't interfere with much. As time went along (I had roommates for 2 years before moving to another state), I explained more as they asked. By the end I did my treatments in front of roommates who had no problem with it. I'd make sure if there is anything you need to do that might interfere explain it to them when you are looking for a roommate or before you agree to live together. For example, a/c or heat is a must for me. I also need sleep so my roommate couldn't party super late into the wee hours of morning if we had to work the next day. I probably needed more space for food because I eat a lot. I didn't know my roommates when I moved in other than as acquaintances through a work program. If you are concerned about the fridge thing you can always put a small fridge in your room/closet for your meds. I didn't have a big deal with it but I also didn't need oxygen or have to do iv's while I lived with them (though I think they could have handled either). I'd suggest really carefully screening any roommates you do think about moving in with.

 

[etabetac]

I had roommates and everything worked out okay. I had roommates in college and then when I first started working. I actually explained as thing went along. I started with I have a lung condition. I take medicine for it. It's a little noisy but shouldn't interfere with much. As time went along (I had roommates for 2 years before moving to another state), I explained more as they asked. By the end I did my treatments in front of roommates who had no problem with it. I'd make sure if there is anything you need to do that might interfere explain it to them when you are looking for a roommate or before you agree to live together. For example, a/c or heat is a must for me. I also need sleep so my roommate couldn't party super late into the wee hours of morning if we had to work the next day. I probably needed more space for food because I eat a lot. I didn't know my roommates when I moved in other than as acquaintances through a work program. If you are concerned about the fridge thing you can always put a small fridge in your room/closet for your meds. I didn't have a big deal with it but I also didn't need oxygen or have to do iv's while I lived with them (though I think they could have handled either). I'd suggest really carefully screening any roommates you do think about moving in with.

 

[etabetac]

I had roommates and everything worked out okay. I had roommates in college and then when I first started working. I actually explained as thing went along. I started with I have a lung condition. I take medicine for it. It's a little noisy but shouldn't interfere with much. As time went along (I had roommates for 2 years before moving to another state), I explained more as they asked. By the end I did my treatments in front of roommates who had no problem with it. I'd make sure if there is anything you need to do that might interfere explain it to them when you are looking for a roommate or before you agree to live together. For example, a/c or heat is a must for me. I also need sleep so my roommate couldn't party super late into the wee hours of morning if we had to work the next day. I probably needed more space for food because I eat a lot. I didn't know my roommates when I moved in other than as acquaintances through a work program. If you are concerned about the fridge thing you can always put a small fridge in your room/closet for your meds. I didn't have a big deal with it but I also didn't need oxygen or have to do iv's while I lived with them (though I think they could have handled either). I'd suggest really carefully screening any roommates you do think about moving in with.

 

[etabetac]

I had roommates and everything worked out okay. I had roommates in college and then when I first started working. I actually explained as thing went along. I started with I have a lung condition. I take medicine for it. It's a little noisy but shouldn't interfere with much. As time went along (I had roommates for 2 years before moving to another state), I explained more as they asked. By the end I did my treatments in front of roommates who had no problem with it. I'd make sure if there is anything you need to do that might interfere explain it to them when you are looking for a roommate or before you agree to live together. For example, a/c or heat is a must for me. I also need sleep so my roommate couldn't party super late into the wee hours of morning if we had to work the next day. I probably needed more space for food because I eat a lot. I didn't know my roommates when I moved in other than as acquaintances through a work program. If you are concerned about the fridge thing you can always put a small fridge in your room/closet for your meds. I didn't have a big deal with it but I also didn't need oxygen or have to do iv's while I lived with them (though I think they could have handled either). I'd suggest really carefully screening any roommates you do think about moving in with.

 

[etabetac]

I had roommates and everything worked out okay. I had roommates in college and then when I first started working. I actually explained as thing went along. I started with I have a lung condition. I take medicine for it. It's a little noisy but shouldn't interfere with much. As time went along (I had roommates for 2 years before moving to another state), I explained more as they asked. By the end I did my treatments in front of roommates who had no problem with it. I'd make sure if there is anything you need to do that might interfere explain it to them when you are looking for a roommate or before you agree to live together. For example, a/c or heat is a must for me. I also need sleep so my roommate couldn't party super late into the wee hours of morning if we had to work the next day. I probably needed more space for food because I eat a lot. I didn't know my roommates when I moved in other than as acquaintances through a work program. If you are concerned about the fridge thing you can always put a small fridge in your room/closet for your meds. I didn't have a big deal with it but I also didn't need oxygen or have to do iv's while I lived with them (though I think they could have handled either). I'd suggest really carefully screening any roommates you do think about moving in with.