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    HELP! My 10yr old is refusing to do airway clearance

    I was just like your daughter at that age, but my parents were in control. I'd throw a fit, and it didn't matter. Sometimes my parents would allow me to run, swim or do some other intense cardio as a sub. Best wishes - gain control of your little one in these important years! Her body is...
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    IV antibiotics periodically or as needed?

    What about Tobi? I've never been on IV antibiotics for cf...just cipro when I have a cold (virus, flu, etc )that won't go away That's like once a year. but I try to keep up with the Tobi - it's more like every 3 mos. that i take it. Soooo...take Tobi as recommended or as "needed?"
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    how tall are you?how much do you weigh?

    I'm 5'4 and 108, 33 years old. My whole family is on the lean side, and I run alot. We are a very active family and eat lots of greens <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. We have 2 kids that keep us moving too! I was on a 2 1/2 week trip abroad and lost quite a...
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    Joint Pain

    I had my first "swelling and pain" issue a few weeks after a course of Cipro about 2 or 3 years ago. I am not on oral antibiotics very ofter - just my Tobi. My vitamin D levels were 49 - within normal range. I do notice that this pain is mostly in cold weather ( i think always!) Very...
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    Joint Pain

    I had my first "swelling and pain" issue a few weeks after a course of Cipro about 2 or 3 years ago. I am not on oral antibiotics very ofter - just my Tobi. My vitamin D levels were 49 - within normal range. I do notice that this pain is mostly in cold weather ( i think always!) Very...
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    Joint Pain

    I too have experienced severe joint pain! (Knock on wood, ) it hasn't happened in awhile. I've woken up in the past and both my hands were swollen beyond belief! I've had pain in my hands, my feet, my ankles, hips, elbow and shoulders. One time, i had no swelling but pain in every joint in my...
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    Joint Pain

    I too have experienced severe joint pain! (Knock on wood, ) it hasn't happened in awhile. I've woken up in the past and both my hands were swollen beyond belief! I've had pain in my hands, my feet, my ankles, hips, elbow and shoulders. One time, i had no swelling but pain in every joint in my...
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    How do we CFers die?

    <br>Bill, I love reading your posts!I have DDF508 and was DX'd at 2 years. I am 32 now and have no plans of dying anytime soon. My health is good, and i work hard to keep it this way. I have an amazing family - a wonderful husband and a beautiful little boy who is adopted. You never know what...
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    How do we CFers die?

    <br>Bill, I love reading your posts!I have DDF508 and was DX'd at 2 years. I am 32 now and have no plans of dying anytime soon. My health is good, and i work hard to keep it this way. I have an amazing family - a wonderful husband and a beautiful little boy who is adopted. You never know what...
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    How do we CFers die?

    <br>Bill, I love reading your posts!I have DDF508 and was DX'd at 2 years. I am 32 now and have no plans of dying anytime soon. My health is good, and i work hard to keep it this way. I have an amazing family - a wonderful husband and a beautiful little boy who is adopted. You never know what...
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    OK...that settles it - I'm going to drive a big (really big) truck!!! I am a real "girly, girl," but truck driving has always been a dream of mine! (Of course, my husband says "NO!" and my girlfriends think I'm kidding,) but I really have that desire! When my kids are in college, I'm gonna do...
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    OK...that settles it - I'm going to drive a big (really big) truck!!! I am a real "girly, girl," but truck driving has always been a dream of mine! (Of course, my husband says "NO!" and my girlfriends think I'm kidding,) but I really have that desire! When my kids are in college, I'm gonna do...
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    OK...that settles it - I'm going to drive a big (really big) truck!!! I am a real "girly, girl," but truck driving has always been a dream of mine! (Of course, my husband says "NO!" and my girlfriends think I'm kidding,) but I really have that desire! When my kids are in college, I'm gonna do...
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    sorry, I just re-read my post (a day later!) I meant NOT drive a Semi? Luci
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    sorry, I just re-read my post (a day later!) I meant NOT drive a Semi? Luci
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    sorry, I just re-read my post (a day later!) I meant NOT drive a Semi? <br /> <br />Luci
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    I feel I do live a ''normal'' life.  I work full time, married for 10 wonderful years, have an amazing 6 year old son, ran a marathon (and many other races <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">,) completed a tri-athlon, enjoy my life, Love Jesus, and I have CF.   One...
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    I feel I do live a ''normal'' life. I work full time, married for 10 wonderful years, have an amazing 6 year old son, ran a marathon (and many other races <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">,) completed a tri-athlon, enjoy my life, Love Jesus, and I have CF. One thing...
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    Do you lead a normal life: Please check the best answer.

    <p>I feel I do live a ''normal'' life. I work full time, married for 10 wonderful years, have an amazing 6 year old son, ran a marathon (and many other races <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">,) completed a tri-athlon, enjoy my life, Love Jesus, and I have CF...
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    How old were you when you were first hospitalized for lung function?

    not yet *fingers crossed* and I'm 32.
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