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For the CF mommy's here...how did you decide you were done. I have CF and have had two beautiful children naturally with no complications (4 and 1). My husband and I had that talk the other day about if we were done. He is hesitant, and I go back and forth. I would love another-have always...

For those of you who have CF, and are on Albuterol (nebulizer), how many times a day do you do it when you are sick? I typically do it twice a day when I am well. I have recently finished a round of abx and I am starting to "feel" gunky again. My doc wants me to increase my albuteral aerosols...

I had my port place back in September. The incision has completely healed and I have had no problems with it...up until a few days ago, it has started itching like crazy, and when I scratch it, almost hurts a little. Is this normal? Has anyone else experience this? I have been putting Jergen's...

Does any other Cf'ers out there have disgusting feet! Haha...seriously. My feet are ALWAYS dry, scaly, crusty, and I hate how abnormally large my toenails are. Plus they are so thick and grow so fast. I guess I need to start getting regular pedicures...but those are so expensive. What do you...

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMGUXOtFxjc ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMGUXOtFxjc </a> This documentary will be airing in Canada...what a touching story that hits so close to home for most of us on this site. I can't wait until it...

How do those of you that are actively trying to gain weight deal with the constant bloated feelings? I have always struggled with my weight. It has fluctuated my whole life. Over the summer I lost a considerable amount of it (illness, heat, etc) and I am now trying to gain. I drink...

I seriously just need to vent to other who I know will understand how I feel. How it that the common everyday american- millions of them- can get a prescription for painkillers for everything from a backache to a simple toothache. But me, who has legitimate pain...serious pain at times, is...

Out of curiosity, how much mucus do you cough up on a day that you consider yourself 'healthy' ? Before, during, after airway clearance?

OK, this is totally not CF related...but can use some advice from some great CF friends! My husband (who does not have CF) came down with a nasty sinus/cold thing yesterday. While I was at work today, his mom showed up to "baby" him. She brought him a previously used (by his grandma and dad)...

I am having my first port placed this Thursday- besides being extremely anxious and nervous, and all the nightmares...I am also now doubting the appearance of it. I want to cancel this appt. so badly, but I am thinking I will just suck it up and do it. I am a young woman, normal weight 5'6", 130...

How did you guys maintain your airway clearance immediately after having a port placed? I am having one done on the 24th and I realize I will be sore- maybe too sore for my vest? What did you do? Does coughing hurt after placement?

I know this has been discussed time and time again. My time has come to get a port- September 24. I have strong fears about being put to sleep, so this will be done by an interventional radiologist- in the radiology department. Can you please share your experiences of having a port placed while...

About a week ago I started taking Bactrim DS, for Staph infection in my lungs. They put me on a higher dose than I normally get- 2 pills twice a day. The second day into taking this, I started to become achy, achy like a flu or something (back, neck, arms, hips, etc.) This has since only gotten...

I scheduled my appt. today to get a port placed. I have been putting this off for years and I am extremely nervous. I can no longer get a PICC line placed....bad veins. Can you guys share your experiences. How badly does it hurt? Were you awake or asleep when it was placed? How long was it sore...

I feels so great to have another year under my belt! Only a CF'er can say such a thing <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

I am trying to cut down on my breathing treatment time daily, without sacraficing a good quality treatment, does this make sense? I spend about 3-4 hours currently a day on breathing tretments. I am currently on pulmozyne, albuterol, and tobi. Followed by 60 min of the vest. My question is, how...

Is anyone here on Guaffenisin (sp) ? Ex: Mucinex, Robitussin, prescription? I thought I have heard of Cf'ers taking it (other than the reason of trying to become pregnant). I am trying to brainstorm some addtional ideas on how to get this nasty mucus out of me! If so, I would like to hear your...

I am curious of what any of you have to say about the benefits of coconut oil and coconut water on here. I just purchased some oil and now I am unsure of how to use it correclty (For weight). Any tips, or ideas of what some of you have experienced would be appreciated. I also read about coconut...

Hi everyone. I am a 27 y/o CF woman who just recently joined a gym and started a routine. I have fairly mild CF (FEV1- 75%). I am hoping that with proper exercise along with my airway clearance and medications I can improve the quality of my life. Question- what are some of your cardio...

Hi everyone. I am a 27 y/o CF woman who just recently joined a gym and started a routine. I have fairly mild CF (FEV1- 75%). I am hoping that with proper exercise along with my airway clearance and medications I can improve the quality of my life. Question- what are some of your cardio routines...