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    getting irritated by people who say this to me

    I know what you mean about peopl saying you "don't look sick." I was in the hospital and one of the nurses had the nerve to ask me if I was a "professional patient." I got very upset and told my doctor. She made him apologize and do some length;y reading about CF. Needless to say he asked...
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    getting irritated by people who say this to me

    I know what you mean about peopl saying you "don't look sick." I was in the hospital and one of the nurses had the nerve to ask me if I was a "professional patient." I got very upset and told my doctor. She made him apologize and do some length;y reading about CF. Needless to say he asked...
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    who's over 50?

    I am a 65 year old woman, diagnosed at 57. Not by a doctor though. My daughter was pregnant and they were doing genetic blood testing and guess what -- she's a carrier -- so I told the doctor what I had! I have the DeltaF508 and R117H mutations.
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    who's over 50?

    I am a 65 year old woman, diagnosed at 57. Not by a doctor though. My daughter was pregnant and they were doing genetic blood testing and guess what -- she's a carrier -- so I told the doctor what I had! I have the DeltaF508 and R117H mutations.
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    What song do you relate your CF fight to

    Eye of the Tiger from the movie Rocky. (Never give up) 65 year old woman, diagnosed at age 57.
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    CFers over 40

    I am a 64 year (65 in Dec) old female diagnosed when I was 57 years old.  Not by a doctor , by my daughter.  She and her husband were starting a family and they do genetic testing as a rule now.  She is a CF carrier and told me "Ma, that's why your always sick."  i have the DeltaF508 and the R117H.
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    CFers over 40

    I am a 64 year (65 in Dec) old female diagnosed when I was 57 years old. Not by a doctor , by my daughter. She and her husband were starting a family and they do genetic testing as a rule now. She is a CF carrier and told me "Ma, that's why your always sick." i have the DeltaF508 and the R117H.
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    CFers over 40

    <BR>I am a 64 year (65 in Dec) old female diagnosed when I was 57 years old. Not by a doctor , by my daughter. She and her husband were starting a family and they do genetic testing as a rule now. She is a CF carrier and told me "Ma, that's why your always sick." i have the DeltaF508 and the R117H.
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    Who are you in a nut shell

    Hi, my name is Lois I live in Hampton Bays, NY I am 64 yeard old, diagnosed at age 57 (finally) after being miserable most of my life Not diagnosed by a doctor. It was my daughter, Jennifer. she and her husband were starting a family and they do genetic testing as a rule now and whe came...
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    Lactose Intolerant in Adults?

    I have had the same horrible problems, being hospitalized for blockage, treating myself at home with Go Lightly (very funny name!). Bloating does not describe it. It comes and goes, mostly stays with me. I have to go the the ER some times for the pain of it. So, now I am thinking maybe it...
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    Lactose Intolerant in Adults?

    I have had the same horrible problems, being hospitalized for blockage, treating myself at home with Go Lightly (very funny name!). Bloating does not describe it. It comes and goes, mostly stays with me. I have to go the the ER some times for the pain of it. So, now I am thinking maybe it...
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    Lactose Intolerant in Adults?

    I have had the same horrible problems, being hospitalized for blockage, treating myself at home with Go Lightly (very funny name!). Bloating does not describe it. It comes and goes, mostly stays with me. I have to go the the ER some times for the pain of it. So, now I am thinking maybe it...
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