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I am not that lucky either....I have been on enzymes all my life. I am now 31. I do know a couple of CFers, however that are pancreatic sufficient. Just depends on the mutations and the severity of the disease. I am a double delta F508. I also have had CFRD now for over 6 years. Dea

If you are worried...call your gynecologist...let them know that you think you could be pregnant. Since you are 18...they will not tell your parents. It is possible for females with CF to have children without IVF. I am a 31 yr old w/CF and have a 6 yr old daughter who I conceived naturally...

I too only only had one sweat test...I was about 6 months old as well. They told the same thing to my parents...about being able to get enough sweat when an infant is about 6 months old. I was tested in 1973...things have changed alot since then. My brother was tested at birth in 1980 for a...

Made me cry just reading what you wrote...I am 31 w/CF...and there are times I get depressed. However, my wish would be for my brother to no longer have CF. I feel that it has made me a strong person...and I can deal with it...but I hate seeing my brother suffer from its affects. Dea

It took me about a year and a half to become pregnant....and I am pretty healthy for a CFer...good lung function...minimal probs at the time. Dea 31 w/CF

Hi Heather, I am 31 w/CF...and have a daughter who is 6 1/2 and CF free. I too want another child...BUT...I do not want to risk my health again. I have a beautiful healthy daughter and want to see her grow up...so I have decided I would not have anymore. It is a very hard decision...but I...

I did not breast feed. My doctors thought that it would be better for me and I would stay healthier if I didnt. My daughter is as healthy as any child that was breast fed...she has a great immune system...and is hardly ever sick. Dea 31 w/CF

I am a mother with CF...I have a 6 yr old daughter (CF free). I want to say that my husband and I put alot of thought into having a child before we decided to begin trying. One of my biggest worries was "Will I be around to see her grow up?" I have to say though ....that she is the reason I...

Hi Tracy, About 5 or 6 years I was put on pulmozyme as well...and had lung function in the upper 70's. It actually made my breathing worse as well...my Dr. finally took me off of it...after about 3months..and realizing it was actually making me worse. I believe it doesnt work for everyone...I...

Hi Tracy, About 5 or 6 years I was put on pulmozyme as well...and had lung function in the upper 70's. It actually made my breathing worse as well...my Dr. finally took me off of it...after about 3months..and realizing it was actually making me worse. I believe it doesnt work for everyone...I...

Hey Jamey Just thought I would say hi...I live in Illinois but travel to St.Louis to see Dr. Rosenbluth as well. Dea 31 w/CF and CFRD

Hey Jamey Just thought I would say hi...I live in Illinois but travel to St.Louis to see Dr. Rosenbluth as well. Dea 31 w/CF and CFRD

I just wanted to say...I agree with you Teri about not telling him that it is life threatening. There is no need for that at his age. I found out at a young age that I could die...but...things have changed sooo much since I was diagnosed in '73. No one actually came out and told me...but I...

I just wanted to say...I agree with you Teri about not telling him that it is life threatening. There is no need for that at his age. I found out at a young age that I could die...but...things have changed sooo much since I was diagnosed in '73. No one actually came out and told me...but I...

I agree with both posts. I am 31...I dont ever remember a time when I didnt know I had CF. I was hospitalized alot at the same age he is now. I knew I was sick and needed medicine to make me better. I was in kindergarten and missed alot of school. I think if hes asking...hes ready to...

I agree with both posts. I am 31...I dont ever remember a time when I didnt know I had CF. I was hospitalized alot at the same age he is now. I knew I was sick and needed medicine to make me better. I was in kindergarten and missed alot of school. I think if hes asking...hes ready to...

I'm 31...am 5'3" and 99 lbs Dea CF and CFRD

I'm 31...am 5'3" and 99 lbs Dea CF and CFRD

I actually know several CFers...who do not take any enzymes...there lungs are the only thing affected by the CF..(I dont mean "only" lightly either). To the anonymous poster...I have been lucky to remain on oral meds for the last 6 years! My A1C is still great at 6.1! I take glucophage and...

I actually know several CFers...who do not take any enzymes...there lungs are the only thing affected by the CF..(I dont mean "only" lightly either). To the anonymous poster...I have been lucky to remain on oral meds for the last 6 years! My A1C is still great at 6.1! I take glucophage and...