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    Pseudomonas treatment

    Hi, I cultured PA in 2001 and took 9 months to eradicate it, so a couple of years ago when I grew it again, I was really really keen to get rid of it again so I took everything they threw at me. I got oral cipro 750mg for 4 weeks, nebulized colomycin twice daily for 3 months plus IV tobramycin...
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    Pseudomonas treatment

    Hi, I cultured PA in 2001 and took 9 months to eradicate it, so a couple of years ago when I grew it again, I was really really keen to get rid of it again so I took everything they threw at me. I got oral cipro 750mg for 4 weeks, nebulized colomycin twice daily for 3 months plus IV tobramycin...
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    Pseudomonas treatment

    Hi, I cultured PA in 2001 and took 9 months to eradicate it, so a couple of years ago when I grew it again, I was really really keen to get rid of it again so I took everything they threw at me. I got oral cipro 750mg for 4 weeks, nebulized colomycin twice daily for 3 months plus IV tobramycin...
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    I NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE

    Hi x that's great news that your son got a negative swab.  I know a lot of people are saying it's here for the long haul, but don't despair. I got PA in 2001 - took 9 months to clear but then didn't get it back until Jan 2010.  Then I was given 2 IV drugs for 2 weeks, and nebulized colymicin and...
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    I NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE

    Hi x that's great news that your son got a negative swab. I know a lot of people are saying it's here for the long haul, but don't despair. I got PA in 2001 - took 9 months to clear but then didn't get it back until Jan 2010. Then I was given 2 IV drugs for 2 weeks, and nebulized colymicin and...
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    I NEED YOUR INPUT PLEASE

    Hi x that's great news that your son got a negative swab. I know a lot of people are saying it's here for the long haul, but don't despair. I got PA in 2001 - took 9 months to clear but then didn't get it back until Jan 2010. Then I was given 2 IV drugs for 2 weeks, and nebulized colymicin and...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Thank you Julie and Teri, really helpful as ever x I am still waiting to hear what insurance package we will be in so will know more then, and then possibly more questions for you, sorry!! Not sure a "no gap in coverage" applies to me though as I have never had cover as it's all free in England...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Thank you Julie and Teri, really helpful as ever x I am still waiting to hear what insurance package we will be in so will know more then, and then possibly more questions for you, sorry!! Not sure a "no gap in coverage" applies to me though as I have never had cover as it's all free in England...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Thank you Julie and Teri, really helpful as ever x I am still waiting to hear what insurance package we will be in so will know more then, and then possibly more questions for you, sorry!! Not sure a "no gap in coverage" applies to me though as I have never had cover as it's all free in England...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Hi again, I have just thought of another question, is there a big deal about pre-existing conditions? Will I even be allowed insurance or will it cost tons more, or if it is a group insurance attached to the company will me having CF not even matter? Thank you again Jeanette x
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Hi again, I have just thought of another question, is there a big deal about pre-existing conditions? Will I even be allowed insurance or will it cost tons more, or if it is a group insurance attached to the company will me having CF not even matter? Thank you again Jeanette x
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Hi again, I have just thought of another question, is there a big deal about pre-existing conditions? Will I even be allowed insurance or will it cost tons more, or if it is a group insurance attached to the company will me having CF not even matter? <br />Thank you again <br />Jeanette x
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Hi Teri, Thank you so much, that was really helpful, although I am still a bit confused with what things mean - does a deductible mean that you have to pay the full amount for health care until you have paid that amount? I like the idea of max out of pocket per year, is that on most...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Hi Teri, Thank you so much, that was really helpful, although I am still a bit confused with what things mean - does a deductible mean that you have to pay the full amount for health care until you have paid that amount? I like the idea of max out of pocket per year, is that on most...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Hi Teri, <br /> <br />Thank you so much, that was really helpful, although I am still a bit confused with what things mean - does a deductible mean that you have to pay the full amount for health care until you have paid that amount? I like the idea of max out of pocket per year, is that on...
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Thank you Julie, that's really kind of you. I understand there are difficulties in answering my question as there are huge variations in cover, I guess I was wanting best/worst cases really, so I could gain a bit of understanding into how expensive it could get. Thanks again, Jeanette xx
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    Moving to California from the UK

    Thank you Julie, that's really kind of you. I understand there are difficulties in answering my question as there are huge variations in cover, I guess I was wanting best/worst cases really, so I could gain a bit of understanding into how expensive it could get. Thanks again, Jeanette xx
  18. J

    Moving to California from the UK

    Thank you Julie, that's really kind of you. I understand there are difficulties in answering my question as there are huge variations in cover, I guess I was wanting best/worst cases really, so I could gain a bit of understanding into how expensive it could get. <br /> <br />Thanks again...
  19. J

    Who are you in a nut shell

    My name is Jeanette, am 40 and I live in Sheffield England.. I have Df508 and R117H (lung function around 80%). Diagnosed in Long Beach Memorial CA 12 years ago. I have 3 wonderful children age 12, 8 and 2 (all non cf). I play the violin in a very amateur orchestra. I love netball. I am a nurse...
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    Moving to California from the UK

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