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    4 year old complaining of tummy aches

    Hello, I would love some input..my otherwise awesome and healthy four year old girl has recently started complaining about tummy aches ? clinic says she need more fiber..but she eats a pretty good diet ..is this just a CF thing ? she also threw up the other night and it looked kinda foamy ...
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    first culture of pseudomonas -Putida and Fluorescens ..

    Hello everyone, My sweet girl just turned 3 and just cultured pseudomonas -Putida and Fluorescens for the first time. I am dissappointed but the clinic says there is nothing to be alarmed at and will just watch it ? I should add we are attending a new clinic and they seem to have a more "wait...
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    looking for a an Air purifer for CF'ers bedroom any suggestions? quiet? effective ?

    looking for a an Air purifer for CF'ers bedroom any suggestions? quiet? effective ? many thanks!
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    Any CF'rs getting treatment in Albuquerque, NM ?

    Hello there, We are considering a move to Albuquerque and would love your input on the care center there ( it seems at UNM..are there others?) our daughter is 2 and doing great but we have such a great team now ...however job opportunity calls for husband so we have to consider it.. I guess...
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    Getting a vest for the First Time

    Hello,<br><br>We are about to get a vest for our 2yro.the clinic says we have to commit to one type..i would love your feedback on which one works best for your toddler? <br><br>Thanks so much for your input.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Susan<br>
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    Getting a vest for the First Time

    Hello,<br><br>We are about to get a vest for our 2yro.the clinic says we have to commit to one type..i would love your feedback on which one works best for your toddler? <br><br>Thanks so much for your input.<br><br>Best,<br><br>Susan<br>
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    In your experience does insurance co cover Ivf for CF carriers ?

    Hello, as always thanking you in advance for the great insights on this site.. . so.. my husband and I carry the CF gene..our daughter has CF she is 16 mths and doing great ( knocking on wood) we are thinking about another child and it appears our insurance would cover IVF and PGD given...
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    IVF and PGD for couple that are both cariers

    Hello, as always thanking you in advance for the great insights on this site.. .. so.. my husband and I carry the CF gene..our daughter has CF she is 16 mths and doing great ( knocking on wood) we are thinking about another child and it appears our insurance would cover IVF and PGD given the...
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    Fecal Elastase

    Greetings, I just got a result from a fecal elastase that was 29 for My 12 mth old? the clinic said " this just shows she needs her enzymes" but as this is so far below 200 i am freaked out ? did anyone else do this test and if so what kind of number did you get ? if it was this low does that...
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    Suctioning an infant

    Hello everyone .. We just moved with our 11 mth old .. The old clinic had us suction her nose ( with a yanker machine..) twice a day .. New clinc says this is not necessary .. Have to say I am relieved as it was becoming really difficult and was always a dreaded task .. Just curious if anyone...
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    Moving to New Brunswick NJ ..

    Hello, My husband and I are moving to New Brunswick NJ with our 8mth old.( she is doing great thank goodness !) .We are leaving a wonderful centre in the Dallas Area and would appreciate any input regarding CF centres in this area. many thanks !
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    Anyone have problems with Cigna denying a claim for synagis ?

    Hello everyone, has anyone had an issue with Cigna denying coverage of synagis ( the antigen for prrotection against RSV ... We have 7 week old and they have refused our appeal despite the huge concern of our peditrician and pulmologist. We are baffled and so frustrated As our pulmologist has...
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