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    Coughing.......UGH!

    Agreed! Cough Meds are good, using pillows also works for me too. But have you ever tried doing another albuterol treatment when you wake up coughing? Or do you use a rescue inhaler? A couple puffs of that could help the constriction. I'm not sure if you have ever tried Symbicort. I use it...
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    At a crossroad...

    My doctors were really against it but my parents always believed in adoption or "finding a way" i.e. surrogacy. But with all the new meds out there it is completely possible to have your own children these days. Although i don't have any yet, my husband & i want children. I think, if anything...
  3. K

    At a crossroad...

    My doctors were really against it but my parents always believed in adoption or "finding a way" i.e. surrogacy. But with all the new meds out there it is completely possible to have your own children these days. Although i don't have any yet, my husband & i want children. I think, if anything...
  4. K

    At a crossroad...

    My doctors were really against it but my parents always believed in adoption or "finding a way" i.e. surrogacy. But with all the new meds out there it is completely possible to have your own children these days. Although i don't have any yet, my husband & i want children. I think, if anything...
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    Coughing up blood again...

    Hi Alaina- I have had been dealing with hemoptysis for about 7 years now. I had an embolization about 2 years ago & it only stopped the bleed for about 6 months. My lungs bleed for no reason what-so-ever sometimes. I'll lay down to go to bed & the second i roll in the wrong position they are...
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    Coughing up blood again...

    Hi Alaina- I have had been dealing with hemoptysis for about 7 years now. I had an embolization about 2 years ago & it only stopped the bleed for about 6 months. My lungs bleed for no reason what-so-ever sometimes. I'll lay down to go to bed & the second i roll in the wrong position they are...
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    Coughing up blood again...

    Hi Alaina- <br />I have had been dealing with hemoptysis for about 7 years now. I had an embolization about 2 years ago & it only stopped the bleed for about 6 months. My lungs bleed for no reason what-so-ever sometimes. I'll lay down to go to bed & the second i roll in the wrong position they...
  8. K

    im not suppose to be here..but i am

    Ahhhh that's who i saw as well! Crazy. Keep your spirits up. I know it can be tough... but keep fighting!
  9. K

    im not suppose to be here..but i am

    Ahhhh that's who i saw as well! Crazy. Keep your spirits up. I know it can be tough... but keep fighting!
  10. K

    im not suppose to be here..but i am

    Ahhhh that's who i saw as well! Crazy. Keep your spirits up. I know it can be tough... but keep fighting!
  11. K

    im not suppose to be here..but i am

    You're a fighter. My mother always told me, "You're a fighter. God gave CF to you because anyone else couldn't have handled it as well as you could." BTW, i'm from Dallas as well (currently in North Carolina) What doctor did you see?!
  12. K

    im not suppose to be here..but i am

    You're a fighter. My mother always told me, "You're a fighter. God gave CF to you because anyone else couldn't have handled it as well as you could." BTW, i'm from Dallas as well (currently in North Carolina) What doctor did you see?!
  13. K

    im not suppose to be here..but i am

    You're a fighter. My mother always told me, "You're a fighter. God gave CF to you because anyone else couldn't have handled it as well as you could." BTW, i'm from Dallas as well (currently in North Carolina) What doctor did you see?!
  14. K

    Who are you in a nut shell

    My name is Kathryn I'm 25 I live in North Carolina, but born & raised in Dallas, TX I was dx (diagnosed) at 2 years. I weigh around 116lbs and I am 5'2" (weight has never been a problem with my CF) My PFT's are in the 60's, give or take a little! I recently married a man I have known for 6...
  15. K

    cayston

    I have been doing Cayston for 6/7 months, as well. (I have found my lung functions have improved since I started it & i haven't been in the hospital in 9 months & it's usually every 6 for me!) I have VERY sensitive lungs. I am unable to take Hypertonic & Pulmozyme because it will make my lungs...
  16. K

    cayston

    I have been doing Cayston for 6/7 months, as well. (I have found my lung functions have improved since I started it & i haven't been in the hospital in 9 months & it's usually every 6 for me!) I have VERY sensitive lungs. I am unable to take Hypertonic & Pulmozyme because it will make my lungs...
  17. K

    cayston

    I have been doing Cayston for 6/7 months, as well. (I have found my lung functions have improved since I started it & i haven't been in the hospital in 9 months & it's usually every 6 for me!) I have VERY sensitive lungs. I am unable to take Hypertonic & Pulmozyme because it will make my lungs...
  18. K

    Meds & Pregnancy

    My husband & I have decided now is the right time to start TTC. I'm the healthiest I have been in over 3 years. My lung functions have actually IMPROVED! Now I'm concerned about what medicines could effect my baby when i'm pregnant & when/if I breast feed. Currently, the inhaled meds I am on...
  19. K

    Meds & Pregnancy

    My husband & I have decided now is the right time to start TTC. I'm the healthiest I have been in over 3 years. My lung functions have actually IMPROVED! Now I'm concerned about what medicines could effect my baby when i'm pregnant & when/if I breast feed. Currently, the inhaled meds I am on...
  20. K

    Meds & Pregnancy

    My husband & I have decided now is the right time to start TTC. I'm the healthiest I have been in over 3 years. My lung functions have actually IMPROVED! <br /> <br />Now I'm concerned about what medicines could effect my baby when i'm pregnant & when/if I breast feed. <br />Currently, the...
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