CFers over 40

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MiddleAgedLady

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I am 57 and was diagnosed at 26, which was considered an old diagnosis back then. I'm amazed at the much later diagnoses here! I have one Df508 and another less common gene. My FEV! is about 60%, which is a big drop from 4 years ago. I went to college and had a great career for 25 years. I've been on disability since 2007. I also have lupus and many joint issues with extreme fatigue.
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<br />We are an exclusive club <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> and I'm amazed at the age spans represented here. Thanks for asking this question!
 
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Brad

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Wooo... I didn't realize that there were so many over 40 Cfers on this site..

Melissa my Target age is 84.. Lofty , I know, But everybody needs a Goal.
I went Years with out setting a single one because I heard the Doc tell
my Mother when I was Dx that I would be lucky to get out of High School..

But 84 it is !!
 
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Brad

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Wooo... I didn't realize that there were so many over 40 Cfers on this site..

Melissa my Target age is 84.. Lofty , I know, But everybody needs a Goal.
I went Years with out setting a single one because I heard the Doc tell
my Mother when I was Dx that I would be lucky to get out of High School..

But 84 it is !!
 
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Brad

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Wooo... I didn't realize that there were so many over 40 Cfers on this site..
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<br /> Melissa my Target age is 84.. Lofty , I know, But everybody needs a Goal.
<br /> I went Years with out setting a single one because I heard the Doc tell
<br /> my Mother when I was Dx that I would be lucky to get out of High School..
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<br /> But 84 it is !!
 
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beleache

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Marcy</b></i>

Thank you so much for starting this thread. I often feel like the "aLone Ranger" down here in New Orleans. I dont hear of too many over 40 CFers, and I was feeling down about it lately and then came across all of your posts!! Thank you all for sharing, it is just what the doctor ordered, lol.

I was diagnosed at 33, now 41yrs. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 11 years and we adopted 4 amazing children (all siblings) 9 years ago, they are now 13, 14, 15 and 17.</end quote></div> <div><br></div><div><br></div><div> Wow,  God Bless you & your husband for adopting 4 children ..  What a gift you have given to them & I'm sure you have received from them !  <3  joni</div>
 
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beleache

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Marcy</b></i>

Thank you so much for starting this thread. I often feel like the "aLone Ranger" down here in New Orleans. I dont hear of too many over 40 CFers, and I was feeling down about it lately and then came across all of your posts!! Thank you all for sharing, it is just what the doctor ordered, lol.

I was diagnosed at 33, now 41yrs. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 11 years and we adopted 4 amazing children (all siblings) 9 years ago, they are now 13, 14, 15 and 17.</end quote><br><br>Wow, God Bless you & your husband for adopting 4 children .. What a gift you have given to them & I'm sure you have received from them ! <3 joni
 
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beleache

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Marcy</b></i>

Thank you so much for starting this thread. I often feel like the "aLone Ranger" down here in New Orleans. I dont hear of too many over 40 CFers, and I was feeling down about it lately and then came across all of your posts!! Thank you all for sharing, it is just what the doctor ordered, lol.

I was diagnosed at 33, now 41yrs. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 11 years and we adopted 4 amazing children (all siblings) 9 years ago, they are now 13, 14, 15 and 17.</end quote><br><br>Wow, God Bless you & your husband for adopting 4 children .. What a gift you have given to them & I'm sure you have received from them ! <3 joni
 
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beleache

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Brad</b></i>

Wooo... I didn't realize that there were so many over 40 Cfers on this site..



Melissa my Target age is 84.. Lofty , I know, But everybody needs a Goal.

I went Years with out setting a single one because I heard the Doc tell

my Mother when I was Dx that I would be lucky to get out of High School..



But 84 it is !!</end quote></div> <div><br></div><div>Woo Hoo !!  84,   You go Brad !!  <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">  joni</div>
 
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beleache

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Brad</b></i>

Wooo... I didn't realize that there were so many over 40 Cfers on this site..



Melissa my Target age is 84.. Lofty , I know, But everybody needs a Goal.

I went Years with out setting a single one because I heard the Doc tell

my Mother when I was Dx that I would be lucky to get out of High School..



But 84 it is !!</end quote><br>Woo Hoo !! 84, You go Brad !! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
 
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beleache

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Brad</b></i>

Wooo... I didn't realize that there were so many over 40 Cfers on this site..



Melissa my Target age is 84.. Lofty , I know, But everybody needs a Goal.

I went Years with out setting a single one because I heard the Doc tell

my Mother when I was Dx that I would be lucky to get out of High School..



But 84 it is !!</end quote><br>Woo Hoo !! 84, You go Brad !! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
 
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mstehlin

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Hello,
I am 41, mother of two, ages 10 and 7. Married 15 years. Diagnosed at 3 years. Pancreatic sufficient. FEV1 in the 50s. Work part time nights and weekends. Avoiding getting on the treadmill by reading all these posts. Got to get to it!
Catherine
 
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mstehlin

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Hello,
I am 41, mother of two, ages 10 and 7. Married 15 years. Diagnosed at 3 years. Pancreatic sufficient. FEV1 in the 50s. Work part time nights and weekends. Avoiding getting on the treadmill by reading all these posts. Got to get to it!
Catherine
 
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mstehlin

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Hello,
<br />I am 41, mother of two, ages 10 and 7. Married 15 years. Diagnosed at 3 years. Pancreatic sufficient. FEV1 in the 50s. Work part time nights and weekends. Avoiding getting on the treadmill by reading all these posts. Got to get to it!
<br />Catherine
 
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randmel89

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Brad, wow you go..... I myself have a goal of 60 my last goal I past was making it to 37 and well in a month I will be 38 so my new goal is 60... So we kind of have the same amount of years in our goals. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">)

Take Care Brad and God Bless
 
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randmel89

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Brad, wow you go..... I myself have a goal of 60 my last goal I past was making it to 37 and well in a month I will be 38 so my new goal is 60... So we kind of have the same amount of years in our goals. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">)

Take Care Brad and God Bless
 
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randmel89

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Brad, wow you go..... I myself have a goal of 60 my last goal I past was making it to 37 and well in a month I will be 38 so my new goal is 60... So we kind of have the same amount of years in our goals. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">)
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<br />Take Care Brad and God Bless
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ONELIFETOLIVE

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I was diagnosed at age 54 by an allergist.  I am now 63.   I was always sick as a child, but they didn't know what caused it.  The doctors told my mom that I had weak lungs (good guess) I had polyps and had over 20 surgeries on my nose & sinuses over the years.  I had many allergies, so the doctors thought.    Surgeries were done in the USA, Canada & Switzerland.  When I was younger they probably didn't look for it because kids just died.  My dad was in the military, and they just gave you a shot of pennacillin anytime.  Probably saved my life.  As I grew older, I had seen so many doctors, they probably all thought someone else had ruled it out.    I am working full time, and on a maintenance dose of antibiotics for the last 12 years.  PFT are @ 65 and have been since I was diagnosed.  I am very lucky!<br><br>
 
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