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    How many PICCs before Port?

    Some people do have tricky veins, but the majority of the time when you hear "your veins roll, wiggle, hide" etc., it just means they have bad technique. Yes, veins do sometimes move, but that's the advantage of having 2 hands, as you can use your non dominate hand to stabilize the vein...
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    How many PICCs before Port?

    Some people do have tricky veins, but the majority of the time when you hear "your veins roll, wiggle, hide" etc., it just means they have bad technique. Yes, veins do sometimes move, but that's the advantage of having 2 hands, as you can use your non dominate hand to stabilize the vein...
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    Neb before bed?

    Yes it can. Albuterol is a beta agonist, however it does have some alpha agonist properties which will increase your heart rate and cause that jittery feeling. Xopenex was supposed to be more beta 2 specific, but I still noticed some alpha agonism with it. You could ask to be switched to...
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    Neb before bed?

    Yes it can. Albuterol is a beta agonist, however it does have some alpha agonist properties which will increase your heart rate and cause that jittery feeling. Xopenex was supposed to be more beta 2 specific, but I still noticed some alpha agonism with it. You could ask to be switched to...
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    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24

    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24 Unfortunately, I am not familiar with that mutation and I could not find much about it online either. I assume you are wondering if your daughter could take Kalydeco. As I understand it...
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    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24

    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24 Unfortunately, I am not familiar with that mutation and I could not find much about it online either. I assume you are wondering if your daughter could take Kalydeco. As I understand it...
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    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24

    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24 3272-26A>G is a splicing mutation.
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    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24

    I am f508 and 3272-26a>g. How do I know if mine is gating and what class I'm in?? Darryl 44 dx 24 3272-26A>G is a splicing mutation.
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    Fecal sample?!

    Well then they probably saw some swelling and perhaps even blockage on your sinus CT. The rinses are a good idea and they might have you do antibiotic rinses once they get the sensitivity studies back. Having said that, if I were you I would ask to be referred to an ENT who deals with a lot of...
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    Fecal sample?!

    Well then they probably saw some swelling and perhaps even blockage on your sinus CT. The rinses are a good idea and they might have you do antibiotic rinses once they get the sensitivity studies back. Having said that, if I were you I would ask to be referred to an ENT who deals with a lot of...
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    Fecal sample?!

    He wants the fecal test to check for lipids. You said you are underweight, so he's checking to make sure your digesting things well. What exactly is it that he wants to do with your sinuses? As far as being up and dressed in the morning, I'd tell him to piss off.
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    Fecal sample?!

    He wants the fecal test to check for lipids. You said you are underweight, so he's checking to make sure your digesting things well. What exactly is it that he wants to do with your sinuses? As far as being up and dressed in the morning, I'd tell him to piss off.
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    Diagnosed as an adult

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>gunelle</b></i> I'm a bit confused as why some say that Shannon cannot have CF because her eldest is not a carrier. I have CF and have three older brothers ( one's passed away) and while none of them have been tested, although I've...
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    Diagnosed as an adult

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>gunelle</b></i> I'm a bit confused as why some say that Shannon cannot have CF because her eldest is not a carrier. I have CF and have three older brothers ( one's passed away) and while none of them have been tested, although I've...
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    Bronchitis - Any Advice?

    Shouldn't be a problem, then. I would have your doc repeat it first to make sure it didn't change.
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    Bronchitis - Any Advice?

    Shouldn't be a problem, then. I would have your doc repeat it first to make sure it didn't change.
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    Bronchitis - Any Advice?

    How's your BUN/creatinine?
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    Bronchitis - Any Advice?

    How's your BUN/creatinine?
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    Bronchitis - Any Advice?

    An alternative to narcotics for pain is toradol (ketorolac). It's a very strong NSAID and it will kick a fever in a hurry. It is hard on your kidneys, though. 5 days is usually the maximum amount of time you can be on it consecutively. Ask you doc about it, I'm pretty sure it still comes in...
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    Bronchitis - Any Advice?

    An alternative to narcotics for pain is toradol (ketorolac). It's a very strong NSAID and it will kick a fever in a hurry. It is hard on your kidneys, though. 5 days is usually the maximum amount of time you can be on it consecutively. Ask you doc about it, I'm pretty sure it still comes in...
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