Cf & gut troubles

[momtosilas]

Hello,<br>
<br>
I am a mom of a 15 month old boy. We have had troubles with him
since he was 9 weeks old. Yesterday we went to see a pulmonary
doctor, and she is suggesting he has CF. So we are going for a
sweat test....<br>
<br>
I am wondering how though.... he has a LOT of gut troubles, is on a
feeding tube, and has had a few chest infections...  is it
possible that he is starting out by having more gut problems then
lung problems?  Any one else had  this happen?<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
Amanda<br>

 

[momtosilas]

Hello,<br>
<br>
I am a mom of a 15 month old boy. We have had troubles with him
since he was 9 weeks old. Yesterday we went to see a pulmonary
doctor, and she is suggesting he has CF. So we are going for a
sweat test....<br>
<br>
I am wondering how though.... he has a LOT of gut troubles, is on a
feeding tube, and has had a few chest infections...  is it
possible that he is starting out by having more gut problems then
lung problems?  Any one else had  this happen?<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
Amanda<br>

 

[momtosilas]

Hello,<br>
<br>
I am a mom of a 15 month old boy. We have had troubles with him
since he was 9 weeks old. Yesterday we went to see a pulmonary
doctor, and she is suggesting he has CF. So we are going for a
sweat test....<br>
<br>
I am wondering how though.... he has a LOT of gut troubles, is on a
feeding tube, and has had a few chest infections...  is it
possible that he is starting out by having more gut problems then
lung problems?  Any one else had  this happen?<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
Amanda<br>

 

[Chaggie]

Yes it is possible, I was diagnosed at 9 months because of gut
problems.  I never really and still don't have many
respiratory issues.  

 

[Chaggie]

Yes it is possible, I was diagnosed at 9 months because of gut
problems.  I never really and still don't have many
respiratory issues.  

 

[Chaggie]

Yes it is possible, I was diagnosed at 9 months because of gut
problems.  I never really and still don't have many
respiratory issues.  

 

[anonymous]

I didn't have anything to speak of in terms of lung problems until I was 13. I was diagnosed at birth because I had meconium ileus. Even now that I'm 26, my ongoing problems are with malabsorptioin, and my lung function is still decent.

 

[anonymous]

I didn't have anything to speak of in terms of lung problems until I was 13. I was diagnosed at birth because I had meconium ileus. Even now that I'm 26, my ongoing problems are with malabsorptioin, and my lung function is still decent.

 

[anonymous]

I didn't have anything to speak of in terms of lung problems until I was 13. I was diagnosed at birth because I had meconium ileus. Even now that I'm 26, my ongoing problems are with malabsorptioin, and my lung function is still decent.

 

[ktsmom]

Absolutely it is possible to start out having more tummy
problems than lung problems and I wish that more doctors on
the front lines (our family practitioners and pediatricians)
recognized that.<br>
<br>
This is my own personal crusade lately as I'm still feeling so
guilty that my DD, who only presented with
GI issues, wasn't diagnosed earlier.<br>
<br>
I will be hoping for the very best outcome for you and your family
and I think you will find this forum to contain some very helpful
information if the diagnosis is CF.<br>
<br>
Good luck,<br>
Dana<br>
Mom to KT (3, cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)

 

[ktsmom]

Absolutely it is possible to start out having more tummy
problems than lung problems and I wish that more doctors on
the front lines (our family practitioners and pediatricians)
recognized that.<br>
<br>
This is my own personal crusade lately as I'm still feeling so
guilty that my DD, who only presented with
GI issues, wasn't diagnosed earlier.<br>
<br>
I will be hoping for the very best outcome for you and your family
and I think you will find this forum to contain some very helpful
information if the diagnosis is CF.<br>
<br>
Good luck,<br>
Dana<br>
Mom to KT (3, cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)

 

[ktsmom]

Absolutely it is possible to start out having more tummy
problems than lung problems and I wish that more doctors on
the front lines (our family practitioners and pediatricians)
recognized that.<br>
<br>
This is my own personal crusade lately as I'm still feeling so
guilty that my DD, who only presented with
GI issues, wasn't diagnosed earlier.<br>
<br>
I will be hoping for the very best outcome for you and your family
and I think you will find this forum to contain some very helpful
information if the diagnosis is CF.<br>
<br>
Good luck,<br>
Dana<br>
Mom to KT (3, cf) and Kyra (6, no cf)