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There were some good posts on a thread like this on the Families side recently. You can look that up also for more input. On the subject of finding practitioners. There are regulations for most kinds of practitioners (certifications, degrees, licensing). They key is to find practitioners that...

I'm not sure about this, but diabetes might cause vision problems. You can look up those individual meds for side-effects on <A href="http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/brand.htm">www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/brand.htm</A>. Hope that helps. Vision changes can also be related to fluid retention...

I concur. It is not as if by logging in you have to give away your full name, SSN and home address. I have chosen to be quite open about my identity, but not everyone has to do this. All that is necessary is a nickname and a password. If you notice, many users that have logged in do not show any...

We used humidifiers all growing up and now I'm using one again. I think it really helps to keep things moist, especially if you are using a heater or air conditioner the air in the house can get really dry. Be careful to clean it our regularly and that you don't let the room get moist. You just...

I've been given Benadryl for allergin reactions when in the hospital. It does dry you out, but if you are using it as a one time deal rather than a remedy for every sniffle I think you're in the clear.

I know that MMR vaccines are second on the list of vaccines associated with complications (first on the list is DPT). Everyone in my family has had complications (including hubby, he had siezures). It is possible to get each of the three vaccines separately. You have to push for it, though your...

Hey Melissa! I was SO pumped to see you on the board! I lost your email address when we got our new computer. I have been thinking about you and Jaz and Robert! Sorry to hear that things are rough right now. I think we can all relate at least a little, but it is hard when you've got a child that...

I have recently begun venturing outside of conventional Western medicine and have been very pleased with the results. I have had positive experiences with homeopathy, massage therapy, midwifery, chiropractic care and nutritional changes. I'd be happy to elaborate on or discuss any or all of...

I replied not long ago to a post about SSI and I'll write basically the same thing to you. You HAVE to be careful and check things out thoroughly. In my state, commonlaw counts as married for government stuff. This means that even if there are no government papers saying you are married, if you...

I think it's a great idea! I don't have much to contribute because my CF has always been wide open (comes from being a poster-child and the mindset thereof, I think). I would just love to see CF portrayed accurately. Not made light of and yet not made overly forboding - end-stage stuff, you...

Some years I'll go every three months. Most it is every six for monitoring and whenever I need in between if I am having a problem.

I'd first try stepping up my exercise. By that I mean concerted excertion. I know for me, if I am not actually exercising my PFTs drop even though there isn't an infection (need for antibiotics) going on. I'd also take the Pulmozyme whenever you can take it if it helps you. Take it in the AM as...

I concur. Anniversaries (of all kind) are fun. We went out for the 6th anniversary of the day we met. On the fifth of this month we had the 6th anniversary of our first date. We may not do anything big, but we mark and mention it. I've been married 5 1/2 years now and I can say, the longer...

I really struggled with my health when I was pursuing a college degree. I ended up getting what I needed out of it, though I did not graduate or receive a diploma. I think one of my problems was not knowing how to alter my schedule and time allotment to fit my energy and health. If you can...

Fatigue can also be related to anemia. If you are iron-deficient, you can feel tired, weak, and/or have dizzy, feverish or clammy spells among other things. There are numerous things you can do to improve your anemia without taking iron (Fe) pills. One reason to avoid iron pills is that they...

A friend of mine is in the final stages of producing 2 videos about breastfeeding. I met her when I was contacted to be part of a discussion group for the film. After meeting me and talking, she has designated a portion from the sale of each video to go to the CFF in my name. Her videos will be...

What a gorgeous wedding. Congradulations and thanks for sharing the pics with us. Being married is wonderful - welcome to the adventure. May you long enjoy life together!

We must both be signed on and writing right now. HA.I don't know about the areas you're asking about specifically, but I do know that I had got pretty accustomed to the allergens or pollens or whatnot where I used to live. I really didn't have allergies anymore and had little sinus trouble...

Well I have a couple of spectacular ones to report. Both of my truly momentous ones were when I was pregnant. Believe me...there is NOTHING in the world as toxic as a PREGNANT CF fart! WOAH!The first, we were in the grocery store and I just had to let it go. John was completely gassed and we...

I maybe wrong since I have never dealt with MRSA myself, but there was a discussion about this on the Adults side and it seems to me that you can be rid of MRSA through treatment. There may come a specific point when the colonization becomes permanent, but like P.aurigenosa (sp?) that doesn't...