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For those who have taken the Zyvox oral antibiotics, how often do you take them? They cleared up my infections real good when I was on it a few months ago, but I was wondering how many times a year can you take them? It's like going on IV's without going on IV's. thanks!

Question about your medical expenses and taxes: Do you use your Explanation of Benefits from insurance company or do you use Receipts, Cancelled Checks, etc to add up your total expenses for the year? The reason I ask: What if you have a EOB from Insurance Co but you haven't paid the whole thing...

Hey everyone.. The dry skin post made me think about this. What products do you use that don't cause you to cough? I started using Clinique (when I can afford it!) and Aveeno. They don't bother me at all. I love the feel of lotion, and so much of that stuff bothers my lungs. Aveeno doesn't...

So I finally got my InCourage vest this weekend.. And I LOVE IT! It makes treatments so much easier. No more foot peddle to sit on that I'd have to contstantly jump start, no more putting hoses back in. <br><Br> I also love how it goes through it's settings automatically and changes it up .. I...

Hey Everyone<br><br> I've had this crackly noise in my chest / throat for like a year now. I am so sick of it! It seems like it's never going to go away. The only time it went away was when I was on my IV and a couple of weeks after. But now it's back and won't let up! I do my vest and I am...

Hey Everyone<br><br><br> My doc has suggested that I get back on allergy shots and get my allergy work up test thing done again. He said it should make my lung function go up and I should feel better in general. Also, he said all my "crackling" noises when I breathe will get better or even go...

Apria Healthcare <br> OK I have to vent about the poor customer service that I have experienced with Apria Healthcare. I was wondering if anyone else has dealt with them and had similar experiences. Apria is Cigna's preferred vendor.... SO I feel like I have no other company to use :-( <br>...

Hey Guys<br> I posted a couple of weeks ago about having a PICC Line put in and I was a bit nervous about it. I've been on IV's once before, but it wasn't a PICC Line.. So this is my first one. Can I just say that I'm having a lot of problems dealing with it? <Br> It just seems like I cannot get...

Hi Everyone,<br><br> Last time I went on IV's - I think I was 15, which was over ten years ago. Not sure if anything has changed since then, or if the process is less painful. <br><br> I am getting a Picc next week, and I wasn't sure really what to expect. I'm kind of scrared.. Not sure how...

Hi Everyone I'm trying to get more strict with myself and my treatments.. I find it hard to stick to a routine and I'm trying to figure out some ways of keeping compliant and on schedule.<br> I would love to hear any advice that you may have, such as keeping a treatment journal, or maybe...

Hi everyone, I'm going on a vacation to CA a week from today (Aug 10)... I am debating on whether or not I should take my Pulmozyme.. How much of a hassle is it to keep it cold? Does it have to stay cold the entire time? Thanks for any suggestions you may have!

Hi Everyone, I've been on Septra DS for about a week. My lips have swelled a few times and I have been very weak , etc. I called my doctor yesterday, and he called me in a different prescription. I was wondering if anyone knew how long this stuff takes to get out of your system? My lips...

Just like most people on this board, I've been trying to just plain take care of myself better. I'm tightening my belt and doing my treatments every day, taking all of my pills, and trying not to go out in the cold and rain if I don't have to. But I'm also trying to do other t hings as well...