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    Inflammation & CF.

    I've noticed lately, that my hands are starting to become inflamed. First thing in the morning, when I get out of the shower, I put two rings on that I wear daily. They're always a bit loose on me when I first put them on. By mid-day, I notice that the rings are tight, and barely move around on...
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    Health Problem - what could it be?

    Well, it's been a long while. While I may not have been posting or logging in, I have been lurking around, checking in every once and awhile. I haven't been in much of a mood to post lately. I've been dealing with personal life stuff, health stuff, etc. I just needed a break. But here I am...
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    Lactose Intolerant in Adults?

    Ok, so I think I may be Lactose Intolerant. As nasty as this may or may not sound, I find that everytime I eat something with dairy in it, like a bowl of cereal, a boost shake, cream based soups, etc, I get horribly bloated and my stomach becomes distended. I'm always running to the bathroom, I...
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    Celexa

    So as I mentioned a few days ago, my doctor has put me on a new med for my anxiety. Well, I took my very first dose this morning, and about two hours after I noticed that I was starting to feel sick to my stomach, dizzy, shakey and restless. Now I know that these are some of the mild side...
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    Info on Celexa

    I'm hoping that someone might be able to shed some light on something for me. I've finally had my anxiety/panic consult, and my doctor has decided to take me off Atavan, and put me on Celexa. Has anyone ever taken Celexa, or have any information on it? Amy, maybe you can help me out with this...
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    The flu and pneumo vaccine

    I posted a thread a few days ago about trying to get info in regards to the Pneumonia vaccine, and it seemed that no one was really in agreement on how often or IF you should get the shot. Well I went down for my flu shot, and also got the Pneumo shot as well. My doctor informed me that he...
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    Pneumonia vaccine

    Question for you guys: I've been hounding my nurse for a Pneumonia vaccine for the last couple of months, and now that the flu shots are in, she has informed me that they do have a supply of the Pneumo vaccine as well. The thing is, is that she keeps telling me that I only need it once in my...
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    Web Walking

    I wasn't too sure which category I should be posting this, but figured it would get more reads in the Adult section. I recieved the latest issue of 'Circle of Friends' - its a Canadian newsletter for adult CFers for those that don't know what its about. In this issue they dedicated half a page...
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    Airborne

    So my mum was in the states this past week, and she brought me back a few packages of Airborne. I know some of you take this, so what I'm wondering is how often you take it, and whether it helps you or not? I read the instructions, and it says to take every 3-4 hours or has needed, but that...
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    Pain in the middle of my back

    So I'm hoping someone may be able to shed some light on a problem I am having. This afternoon I started to get a pain in around the middle of my back on the right side. It hurts when I cough, it hurts when I'm at rest. I'm not sure what its from, but it just seems to get worse. Its nothing...
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    Proper order in which to do inhaled meds?

    Ok, I know this has been asked a million times before, but I'm having a hard time finding a thread for it on here. Can anyone tell me the proper order in which to do inhaled meds? I'm currently on Salbutamol (which is like Albutarol), Symbicort, TOBI, and am now starting Pulmozyme. When...
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    Living Wills

    When it comes to living wills - how many people, CF or not have one? I don't have a will of my own, and have been thinking about it for a while now. I guess all of these posts about some user members here having problems that require someone else to make their decisions for them (Karenb for...
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    What to tell people

    I have a question for you all who do not work. I currently am not working due to health issues, I'm on SA, and I am newly single. I'm not ready to get back into the dating scene yet (oh how I hate dating), but was curious as to what I should tell people when I do get into dating again. What...
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    Fitness Model with CF

    Thought you all might want to check out this site. Dottie Lessard is a 37 year old woman who has Cystic Fibrosis, and had a double lung tranplant as well as a kidney transplant 14 years ago. She is a fitness model, as well as a motivational speaker. She also has a program that provides home...
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    Happy Birthday Sarabeth!

    Happy 19th b-day! Here's a cake to celebrate: <img src="http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/edawkins/funky_boxes.jpg">
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    Ativan?

    Can some one tell me how long Ativan stays in your system? And how long before the effects start to wear off? The reason I ask, is because I take Ativan on an if need basis, but I find I'm having more frequent panic attacks, so I'd like to use it as a regular thing. My script is for 1 pill 3x...
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    Nasal Wash

    So I've noticed that a lot of you guys take nasal washes/sprays for your sinuses, and just have a couple of questions. I don't normally have problems with my sinuses unless I'm sick with a head cold (then my sinuses plug up like crazy). The only time I can ever think of having sinus problems...
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    Has anyone heard from littledebbie?

    This may be a bit off topic, but I was just wondering if anyone had heard from littledebbie? I noticed she hasn't been on the site in awhile, and wanted to know how she was doing.
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    Anyone on disability or assistance from Canada?

    Just wanted to know if there was anyone on here that was on disability or social assistance from Canada? If so, how has it been for you? And how long did you have to wait for income to start coming your way? The reason I ask is because I've been told that both do not pay well, especially...
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    Garlic - blood thinner?

    So I've been eating a lot of garlic lately - like a clove or two a day because I love it so much, and it seems to clear my lungs out i.e. loosens my mucus. HOwever, since eating it on a regular basis for the past 3-4 days, I've started to cough up blood. I know that Oregano is a blood thinner...
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