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My ProNeb Ultra bonked out again (1 year old), and when I took it in they replaced it with a Respironics Inspiration® Elite. I assumed I would get the ProNeb Ultra II, so I was surprised to get this compressor instead. Does anyone else use the Inspiration Elite? <a target=_blank...

Mark inspired me to start this thread, because I know we all have accomplished things we were not expected to. I thought it would be fun to share everyones accomplishements. My accomplishments: Lived past 10 Completed a college education Traveled overseas Live on my own/financially secure Found...

For the first time in years, my blood glucose has come back normal! I have been borderline for years (with very stern looks from my doctor), so I am so happy to have one less thing to worry about now <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was talking with someone...

Seriously, though, I have a question for you cfers out there. For the last couple of months, my bf and I have been talking about what a future with cf could be. I try to be pretty real about it and not sugar coat anything, but it is something that we both worry about. I have been very well most...

If you can relate to this, you are a cfer! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kdwb.com/pages/dave/movieoftheweek.html">http://www.kdwb.com/pages/dave/movieoftheweek.html</a> Click on "Mexican Mondays"...

I found out that I have a cracked molar that needs to be crowned. It's a total bummer, especially since he told me there was a chance I would need a root canal done (depending on how far down the tooth had cracked). The REALLY bummer part is that my first appt is Valentines Day! At 6:30pm! <img...

Has anyone used one of those small indoor trampolines? I'm considering getting one to be part of my exercise routine, but am afraid I'll only use it for a week and then shove it in the closet. If you do use it, do you notice more coughing/sputum? I also live in an apartment, so I'm not sure how...

So last night I had a little bit of a scare. I went to dinner and shopping with a friend last night, and the last store we went to was Michaels so I could get some yarn (christmas scarves). I noticed right away that there was a really wierd smell in the store (although my friend didn't notice)...

I am classified disabled by SSA, and have received Medicare for I can't remember how long. Today I find out that my Medicare was terminated at the end of March...I guess it wasn't important enough for anyone to notify me about it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif" border="0">...

So, do any of you have a deal breaker in your cf care that you would hate to consider having to do? For example, I never wanted to get to the point where I had to do IVs (as in, I would say no and refuse). But now I would. After reading a lot of posts, my new stopping point was I never wanted to...

TLC has a show once a week(?) that shows someone with a rare condition. Last night it was guy who had a skin disease. For some reason, the skin did not "grab" onto the body (like grass without roots), so it was always falling off in patches when it came in contact with more than a light touch...

I noticed in the locked insurance thread that someone mentioned that insurance has to take you even with pre-existing as long as have insurance 64 days back? This is interesting to me as my current and previous employer both had Medica as insurance. While Medica would gladly take my money, they...

Does anyone else use inhaled Amikacin? It is an antibotic that I use in a neb 2x day. While I can tell that it helps, it makes me feel like I'm on the verge of getting a cold all the time and it doesnt feel that I take as deep or clear of a breath (I notice it more so when I am off it). It's not...

I am 33, and still in very good health. My last hospital stay since being a kid was in 2000 with pneun. (my fault actually, as I convinced myself that I just had a cold and never called the doctor about it). That was my first experince with a PIC line and home IV (twice in 6 mo.). The second IV...

My boyfriend and I are talking about taking a camping trip next year. I know that there are portable nebulizers, but have any of you had good luck with them? Or know of any that don't need electricity? My nebs usually take 45 minutes, and from what I've heard, most portable nebulizers don't stay...