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    CFers over 40

    <P>The FEV1 is part of the PFT's, is tells how good the small airways are I believe. Mine is running at 31%. Still able to do a 16 min. mile for 2 miles on treadmill with grade of 4.5, heart rate 130. Exercise is the way! I use O2 with demand flow only for the treadmill.</P> <P> </P> <P>It is...
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    CFers over 40

    <P>The FEV1 is part of the PFT's, is tells how good the small airways are I believe. Mine is running at 31%. Still able to do a 16 min. mile for 2 mileson treadmill with grade of 4.5, heart rate 130. Exercise is the way! I use O2 with demand flow only for the treadmill.</P> <P></P> <P>It is...
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    CFers over 40

    <P>The FEV1 is part of the PFT's, is tells how good the small airways are I believe. Mine is running at 31%. Still able to do a 16 min. mile for 2 mileson treadmill with grade of 4.5, heart rate 130. Exercise is the way! I use O2 with demand flow only for the treadmill.</P> <P></P> <P>It is...
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    Tons of mucus in stool...anyone else with this problem?

    I have drank mucomyst when I had blockage some yrs back. My blockage was caused some what because I was not hydrated enough. Have had to cut back on my Creon. It seems to me, I do not needed as much Creon. I am suppose to take 3, 24k Creon, but I take 2 with each meal. The Creon has more lipase...
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    Vest For Sale

    Duplicate post.
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    Vest For Sale

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    Vest For Sale

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    Vest For Sale

    I thought the Hillrom vest was never your property, even though it is paid for, it goes back to company once it is no longer needed. Might have my companies mixed up?? When I kick the bucket my bride is to give to who ever is in need of any of my medical equipment.
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    Vest For Sale

    I thought the Hillrom vest was never your property, even though it is paid for, it goes back to company once it is no longer needed. Might have my companies mixed up?? When I kick the bucket my bride is to give to who ever is in need of any of my medical equipment.
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    Vest For Sale

    I thought the Hillrom vest was never your property, even though it is paid for, it goes back to company once it is no longer needed. Might have my companies mixed up?? When I kick the bucket my bride is to give to who ever is in need of any of my medical equipment.
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    Retirement Money?

    I took a medical disability after working 35 yrs. with a hospital, this was 7 yrs. Ago. I left my retirement funds with the investment firm that handles the hospital 403b plan. The management fee is less with them than a individual doing it on his own. I can draw on it when I want. These funds...
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    Retirement Money?

    I took a medical disability after working 35 yrs. with a hospital, this was 7 yrs. Ago. I left my retirement funds with the investment firm that handles the hospital 403b plan. The management fee is less with them than a individual doing it on his own. I can draw on it when I want. These funds...
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    Retirement Money?

    I took a medical disability after working 35 yrs. with a hospital, this was 7 yrs. Ago. I left my retirement funds with the investment firm that handles the hospital 403b plan. The management fee is less with them than a individual doing it on his own. I can draw on it when I want. These funds...
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    hemorrhoids. (sorry kinda graphic). i NEED help though.

    I have had two thrombosed hemorrhoids, both had to be lanced, because they get a blood clot in them. They were a real pain in the butt! I no longer take showers, take hot tub baths, soak good. Have done this for the past five yrs., this sees to have taken care of the problem. Hemorrhoids make...
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    hemorrhoids. (sorry kinda graphic). i NEED help though.

    I have had two thrombosed hemorrhoids, both had to be lanced, because they get a blood clot in them. They were a real pain in the butt! I no longer take showers, take hot tub baths, soak good. Have done this for the past five yrs., this sees to have taken care of the problem. Hemorrhoids make...
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    hemorrhoids. (sorry kinda graphic). i NEED help though.

    I have had two thrombosed hemorrhoids, both had to be lanced, because they get a blood clot in them. They were a real pain in the butt! I no longer take showers, take hot tub baths, soak good. Have done this for the past five yrs., this sees to have taken care of the problem. Hemorrhoids make...
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    let side and shoulder pain

    Need to have this checked out you could have a collapsed lung or blood clot. Hope it is neither. Good luck!!
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    let side and shoulder pain

    Need to have this checked out you could have a collapsed lung or blood clot. Hope it is neither. Good luck!!
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    let side and shoulder pain

    Need to have this checked out you could have a collapsed lung or blood clot. Hope it is neither. Good luck!!
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    CFers over 40

    I was 12 at the time of diag. now 63. FEV1 31. Worked for 35 yrs.. Took med. disability to better take care of CF this was in 2004, some 7yrs. ago. Dr. suggested more intense neb. rx and exercise program, which was hard to do working 40+hrs. and being on call. Had no problem getting on...
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