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    pain and muscle aches after tx---I got new lungs Jan 4!

    Thanks for your response! Were you taking any pain meds while you had the leg problem? It seems I am always fighting with myself to try and not take any but its the only thing that helps. I only allow myself one pill per day. (.25 mg) percocet.
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    pain and muscle aches after tx---I got new lungs Jan 4!

    A little background: I was evaluated about 2.5 years ago on my own request because I wanted to be prepared for when the time came. at the end of Nov 2012 I was having some pain in my chest, and thought I was being admitted for a regular IV treatment. I went downhill fast. In two weeks they...
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    809 combo study -- full data release

    Was anyone at the conference that is posting here?
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    Trying to get pregnant

    get married first.
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    Simple question about Prednisone

    lots of different reasons why its prescribed. there is no one true answer.
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    Off Label Kalydeco Question

    Kalydeco is not effective on people with DDF508.
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    Simple question about Prednisone

    no i don't notice any side effects on a such a low dose. Bigger doses, yes, there are lots of side effects that are more noticable.
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    Simple question about Prednisone

    I am on 5 mg every other day. The days I am on, its much easier to cough junk up. The days I am off, I feel like crap. Its amazing how just a little bit can make such a huge difference in my lungs...
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    Experience with IV antibiotic Meropenem

    Same for me. Just last month tried merop. again and i got the runs, chills, fevers, aches, pains, chest tighness. So they declared it an allergy. Same with Cefapime. Ceftaz i can do no problems.
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    All you really need is guns and a supply of ammo. It would be a lot cheaper than building a bomb shelter. And a gas mask.
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    Pregnancy and Kalydeco

    Good for you! That is fantastic news! Please keep us all in the loop how things are going. I am sure you and your baby will be healthy. Wonderful!
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    Pregnancy and Kalydeco

    I would be scared to have a baby while on Kalydeco. I hope they have healthy babies.
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    I agree Melissa.
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    i use guns when i need to. its not hard. keep 'em in the closet. anyone steps on my lawn without permission will see the barrel. i am the gun lobby.
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    Very nice. ps, its JOKING.
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    Major financial/economic crisis which then taken to the extreme causes civil unrest. Why have US gov't agencies been stockpiling bullets in the last 2 years?
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    That's where its tricky. There are some who completely understand where I'm coming from. There are others who just think its crazy. Follow the stories. Its not so crazy.
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    Ha! Funny that you say that because we don't even have TV! None! I READ a lot. Internet AND books. Of course I DO NOT believe everything I read. However, since I do follow the news and financial situations worldwide, I HAVE noticed this trend towards economic decline, increased fear, stories of...
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    stockpiling for civil unrest?

    is anyone actively stockpiling medications in preparations for civil unrest that media has been reporting will occur? have you prepared by purchasing generators, canned goods, supplies? i am wondering if this is truly something that mainstream America is preparing for? Do you believe it when...
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