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I have had croup twice so far since the end of August and now today I developed the stomach flu. Is it me or is this going to be a rough cold and flu season??<br>I am doing all I can to avoid getting sick... watching my hands, not going out and about a bunch.<br>GRRR!!!!

I just want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. <br>Lots to be thankful for this year!! Hope everyone has a happy and healthy long weekend!!

I just went to see an orthopedic surgeon today.... I have hip dysplasia. We finally have a diagnosis after years of pain.<br>Luckily, it seems to very treatable. I am just finishing up a prednisone burst and found out from the surgeon that long term prednisone is not safe on the joints. I get to...

My doc started me back on Nexium for heartburn and indigestion a few weeks ago.  I was so loving it.<div><br></div><div>I was on Nexium this summer and broke out in hives. We weren't sure what the hives were from.... heat, Nexium or just fluke thing.  </div><div><br></div><div>Tonight I started...

The first of September I caught croup from my son. Miserable.  <div><br></div><div>A couple of days ago I caught a cold (the rest of the family has a similar cold).  I am doing sinus flush with Gentimican for staph infection in my sinuses (not culturing in my lungs).  The cold has given me a...

I just got my bottles of gentimician nasal wash and the only thing the instructions say is 1 oz per side of my nose.  <div><br></div><div>It is mixed in large bottles of saline that have to stay in the fridge.  Do I just squirt the medicine up my nose straight or do I mix it with my Neilmed...

<div><br></div><div>I had someone tell me that I have ALLOWED CF to take over my life.  My response to them was "what choice do I have"??  They even said that I have allowed the illness to affect me emotionally and spiritually.  My reaction was "well, yeah".  The person I was talking to thought...

I have a sinus infection (horrible staph infection).  They want me to start a gentimican wash in my sinuses.  Any one use it.... any feedback (works great, side effects).

I have been having trouble with horrible fatigue (crashing and burning) for the past month or so.  I just came back from clinic today and they suggested I either have infection brewing or even mono. Just waiting for test results at the end of the week.<div><br></div><div>They suggested that I...

I have CFRD and I count my carbs very carefully...probably too carefully.  I do not use insulin just watching my diet.  I don't eat sweets-- only a bite once in a blue moon (and literally only a bite). I struggle with low sugar way more often than I do with high sugars.  I can count on my hands...

I had croups a couple of weeks ago.... my son and I both got it about the same time. I coughed and coughed for what seemed like forever but since it was viral there was nothing they could do for me. <div><br></div><div>Now... I have such horrible arthritis that I can barely function. My ankles...

I  am heading  our a long vacation away from family.  We will be doing hotels that entire vacation.  <div><br></div><div>I am still flushing my sinuses 1-2X per day since my surgery in January.  How do I get sterile water while on vacation so that I can keep my sinuses clear and pain-free.  Is...

I noticed this morning after my shower that I had a rash on my stomach.  It seems to have a distinct place on my stomach.  It is now spreading to my back (where is also seems to have a distinct place to reside).  <div><br></div><div>It resembles a heat rash that a baby gets in the summer.  I am...

I had my back adjusted a few weeks ago.  Shortly after I had a horrible chest and back pain.  I could barely breath and the pain was horrible.  I put ice on it over night.  Things felt better in the morning.  Since then my chest hurts once a while when I stretch or do my vest.  The past couple...

I am taking the train in a couple of weeks. The train website says that they allow 50 lbs for carry- on ( think the compressor is a bit over that). Will my vest compressor be safe as a check in item??? (P.S. I have the new Smart Vest). Anyone have any train travel experience with all their...

I have started to need an antacid every day to keep horrible heart burn away. They had me on some samples. I need to decide what antacid to go... What antacid do you recommend?? Prilosec Zantac???

I have been using an ancient vest that was donated to me. Today at clinic they ordered me a smart vest. I found out they come in all sorts of colors. I am so excited to have something that doesn't weigh at ton. I can now take my vest on vacation. Yes, I know... I am a bit slow on having a...

I did great with my sugars for about 2 weeks after coming home from my surgery and tune up. Now.... I am ready to scream. My blood sugars in the morning are horrible. I get up and eat what I think is a pretty decent breakfast-- oatmeal with a few blueberries, hash browns or an english muffin...

Wednesday of last week I was diagnosed as having a bowel obstruction. I have been on 3X a day Miralax ever since. It is slow moving out. My appetite comes and goes. I have lots and lots of burping but little to no gas--other than gas pains (and a touch of nausea). I have tried eating lots of...

I had sinus surgery about 2 weeks ago. Ever since my surgery I have had trouble swallowing certain foods-- bread, crackers, chicken. They did ding up my throat a bit with the tube in my throat and mouth. I had a sore throat after surgery, my mouth was all cut up and my lip was cut. I am...