Hello to you! Before i go any further, my name is David and i'm 24. I have Cystic Fibrosis. I live in London (England). I just had the urge to try and get a penpal, i know this is mainly a website for American people but i hope that isn't a problem. Interested to hear from basically anybody, interests include Music, Football (soccer), baseball and holidays. Money and health permitting! Anyway be kool to hear from you guys, my E-mail address is davidthomas21@hotmail.com i can give you postal address if you get in contact. David<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif" border="0">
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Hi David, May I ask you some questions about health care in England? CF care I mean. What kinds of treatments are you on? Do they use chest percussion or deep cycles of breathing? Have you always lived in London? We are military and lived in Germany from 98-2001, my daughters received their CF care in the Netherlands (it was closer to where we lived and they spoke much more english). It seems the possibility of moving back to Europe, England really, seems to be popping up here and there and I was just wondering. My daughters are 16yrs and 13 yrs. both with CF. We visited England twice. My late mother-in-law was from Liverpool and her sister currently lives in Poole, Dorsett. (or is that the other way around?) We really enjoyed our time we spent in London. My oldest daughter dreams of going to college in France but when she heard my husband telling me about the opening in England she started talking about how she could go to college in London. We used to look at the advertisements posted in the windows while we were passing by, the flats look great and pricey. Anyway, I just thought I'd ask those few questions. Liza
Hi David, I'd love to have someone to write to. I'm 22 and I live in Fort Collins, Colorado. Are you in school now? I attend Colorado State University and I study English and theater. I'm really into music (although I don't play an instrument) I like "jambands" like the Grateful Dead, but I dig all kinds of music. I like to ski and camp. And I'm trying to come to London some time in the next year for a theater trip. It would be cool to know someone with CF from another country...Debbie
Hello Liza, nice to hear from you! well i can't speak for the how good or bad the healthcare is in france or even holland, but as far as care and treatment for cf in England i can say i feel very lucky to have such a high level of health care for my cf. i do a combination of percussion and also use a "pep mask" as well, it depends how well i am, as to which type of phsyio i do. I am on Tobi nebuliser @ the moment. and should i ever need an IV if i get very poorly i can usually come home from hospital and do the course at home after just 24 hours which is helpful. Yes i have always lived in London, which is where many of the leading cf centers are which is handy! i enjoy London very much even now and although it has the same problems that big american cities suffer, noise, pollution and crime, im still very appreciative of its many attractions and wouldnt move from London for all the queens tea! yes your right, it's Poole in Dorset. Where are you based @ the moment? I think your daughters may find it easier to settle in London as there are no language barriers and both countries have similars ways of life and beliefs, I have been to college already, wish i could return. I know house price's are high, i visited San Francisco in feb and was browsing at appartment prices, very high as well. better start saving as well! Anyway i hope i have been some help, ask anything you need to. Good to hear from you. Take Care David