Could I have CF?

[anonymous]

Hey everyone, Im confused can someone plz help?<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

Im 14 years old and my name is Rachael.

I live in Queensland Austrlia.

I have been worried lately because i have had three chest infections in a row and I cough so much, i use to only cough every hour to every few hours or so but I seen to be coughing more frequently. A few people have sugested I might have sinus problems as well. I am allergic to most things i come in contact with (dust, pollen, cats, dogs (even tho i have pets) even when someone coughs if i take in any germs it makes me sicker) in all seasons mainly spring though, I have asthma which is under control now after a recent flare up, autistic spectrum disorder (asd) attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and i get tremors. I cant digest some foods very well like pasta, cream and soft drinks. I am a normal whieght for my age now. I use to be thin and a little tiny and i didnt grow until i was around 12. Now Im almst the same as my friends most of them are fat tho (no offence) and a few months older than me. My friend is youger and bigger than me still. I stopped growing upward recently but i have always been taller than my friends through my teen years. Sometimes i think im a walking nutcase and things couldnt get any worse... could it? I'm thinking right now Im VEEEEEEEEEERY lucky actually compared to what other people go through wat i am going through is nothing. Life got bad the other day and i wanted to end it but i came to my senses luckily and realised i have family and friends. I was thinking i might have a very small mild case of cf i typed my symptoms up in a search engine and it matched cf a very mild case. I also had a friend die of cf and i know a kid at school with cf. So i am stuck in the middle and dont know what to do......I dont want to tell anyone about my concerns yet i dont want to make them worry.

Does anyone know what i should do?

Rach

 

[Ratty]

You need to go to a doctor, preferably one you know like your primary care physician and tell them that you suspect you have cf, and tell them the reasons why.. Then all you have to do is follow their instructions. And if you havent told them already, you should tell your parents that you suspect you have cf. Because if you actually do, and dont do anything about it, you will live in regret for the rest of your life... so get it checked out asap... My email is S_Ratajack@hotmail.com if you have any questions, i am an 18 yr old male with cf...

 

[anonymous]

im sort of scared tho...

i really hate doctors after one gave me a high dose drug that almost killed me i hardly ever gone back apart from to get new medication for my asthma and i wouldnt know how to tell my dad?

 

[mellimoo91]

Hi Rachael my names Melissa  and I also live in Australia, in
Melbourne however. I think the fact that you have independently
done the research and come here for help proves that you are very
mature for your age although now I think it's time to tell
somebody. It may seem a bit daunting telling someone your concerns,
you might feel like if it doesn't turn out to be CF you'll just
feel silly. But what if it is CF? You'll probably just feel even
worse. And I'm sure your dad won't mind you talking to him. You may
not know how to approach him, I would probably feel the same in
your situation. But I'm sure its doing you no good bottling up your
concerns and worries. The sooner you tell someone, the sooner
you'll feel better. And even if it isn't CF, you'll feel a lot more
at ease. Good luck!!!

 

[robert321]

hey I'm not from Austraila but that would be kind of cool I'm from the GREAT state of Texas in the good ol' US of A but anyway, i wasn't diagnosed with cf until i was 14 and about 2 years before i was diagnosed i pretty much had figured it out and was in the same position you are in now, it wasn't very severe so i just kind of ignored it and now that i have been diagnosed i really wish i had said something to my parents about it because it could have gotten me treatment sooner and my pfts might be higher and i would have phisically felt better for 2 years. There are so many treatments out there now that could make your life easier if you have cf and even though cf isn't fun you would know what is wrong so you can treat it and be healthier. If I were you I would go to my dad and tell him my concerns and try and get a sweat choride test to find out for sure.

I'm pullin for you, hope you make the right decision. Think about it and post a message with results please.

The best of luck,
Robert321

 

[robert321]

hey I'm not from Austraila but that would be kind of cool I'm from the GREAT state of Texas in the good ol' US of A but anyway, i wasn't diagnosed with cf until i was 14 and about 2 years before i was diagnosed i pretty much had figured it out and was in the same position you are in now, it wasn't very severe so i just kind of ignored it and now that i have been diagnosed i really wish i had said something to my parents about it because it could have gotten me treatment sooner and my pfts might be higher and i would have phisically felt better for 2 years. There are so many treatments out there now that could make your life easier if you have cf and even though cf isn't fun you would know what is wrong so you can treat it and be healthier. If I were you I would go to my dad and tell him my concerns and try and get a sweat choride test to find out for sure.

I'm pullin for you, hope you make the right decision. Think about it and post a message with results please.

The best of luck,
Robert321

 

[robert321]

hey I'm not from Austraila but that would be kind of cool I'm from the GREAT state of Texas in the good ol' US of A but anyway, i wasn't diagnosed with cf until i was 14 and about 2 years before i was diagnosed i pretty much had figured it out and was in the same position you are in now, it wasn't very severe so i just kind of ignored it and now that i have been diagnosed i really wish i had said something to my parents about it because it could have gotten me treatment sooner and my pfts might be higher and i would have phisically felt better for 2 years. There are so many treatments out there now that could make your life easier if you have cf and even though cf isn't fun you would know what is wrong so you can treat it and be healthier. If I were you I would go to my dad and tell him my concerns and try and get a sweat choride test to find out for sure.

I'm pullin for you, hope you make the right decision. Think about it and post a message with results please.

The best of luck,
Robert321

 

[Alessia2dance]

I think you should definetely see a dr. a.s.a.p. If you do have cf the sooner you get a hold on it the better, no matter how mild. I'll pray that you don't have it but if in fact you do, don't be ashamed or embarrassed. You relly need to tell your parents, having someone there for you along the way will make things much easier on you...good luck

 

[Alessia2dance]

I think you should definetely see a dr. a.s.a.p. If you do have cf the sooner you get a hold on it the better, no matter how mild. I'll pray that you don't have it but if in fact you do, don't be ashamed or embarrassed. You relly need to tell your parents, having someone there for you along the way will make things much easier on you...good luck

 

[Alessia2dance]

I think you should definetely see a dr. a.s.a.p. If you do have cf the sooner you get a hold on it the better, no matter how mild. I'll pray that you don't have it but if in fact you do, don't be ashamed or embarrassed. You relly need to tell your parents, having someone there for you along the way will make things much easier on you...good luck

 

[djotroy17]

Don't be scared...because telling your dr is not going to bring anything scary, all that will happen is he will take a sample of your sweat. If you do have CF he can get you medicine that does not hurt and is not scary that you can take to keep you healthy. If you keep quiet you won't get that medicine and your condition could get worse, to the point where you have to go to a hospital and get an IV, and that can be scary. Plus maybe you don't even have CF, if thats the case then you won't have to live being scared that you have it.

 

[djotroy17]

Don't be scared...because telling your dr is not going to bring anything scary, all that will happen is he will take a sample of your sweat. If you do have CF he can get you medicine that does not hurt and is not scary that you can take to keep you healthy. If you keep quiet you won't get that medicine and your condition could get worse, to the point where you have to go to a hospital and get an IV, and that can be scary. Plus maybe you don't even have CF, if thats the case then you won't have to live being scared that you have it.

 

[djotroy17]

Don't be scared...because telling your dr is not going to bring anything scary, all that will happen is he will take a sample of your sweat. If you do have CF he can get you medicine that does not hurt and is not scary that you can take to keep you healthy. If you keep quiet you won't get that medicine and your condition could get worse, to the point where you have to go to a hospital and get an IV, and that can be scary. Plus maybe you don't even have CF, if thats the case then you won't have to live being scared that you have it.

 

[Fruity]

Hey there. My name is Ceci, and I was diagnosed at 14 years old. I know it's a scary time for you, and I have a suggestion. There are quite a few people here who live in austrailia, and would probably be very willing to give you names of their doctors. Or atleast a center you can go to who can give you supportive, CF diagnosis oriented care. I would suggest that you post your message in the "Adults" section of this forum, where it will grab the attention of the older and wiser of those with CF, as well as those in your are. Just cause you're arent and adult doesn't mean you can't post there, they will be happy to give you suggestions. We are all here to help. I with you strength, and the courage to ask your dad to have you evaluated. Keep us all updated, and best of wishes and all of our thoughts are with you. You are very brave to have found this site. Good for you.


Be well.


Ceci
prohair_rinser at hotmail dot com
Available to talk anytime.

 

[Fruity]

Hey there. My name is Ceci, and I was diagnosed at 14 years old. I know it's a scary time for you, and I have a suggestion. There are quite a few people here who live in austrailia, and would probably be very willing to give you names of their doctors. Or atleast a center you can go to who can give you supportive, CF diagnosis oriented care. I would suggest that you post your message in the "Adults" section of this forum, where it will grab the attention of the older and wiser of those with CF, as well as those in your are. Just cause you're arent and adult doesn't mean you can't post there, they will be happy to give you suggestions. We are all here to help. I with you strength, and the courage to ask your dad to have you evaluated. Keep us all updated, and best of wishes and all of our thoughts are with you. You are very brave to have found this site. Good for you.


Be well.


Ceci
prohair_rinser at hotmail dot com
Available to talk anytime.

 

[Fruity]

Hey there. My name is Ceci, and I was diagnosed at 14 years old. I know it's a scary time for you, and I have a suggestion. There are quite a few people here who live in austrailia, and would probably be very willing to give you names of their doctors. Or atleast a center you can go to who can give you supportive, CF diagnosis oriented care. I would suggest that you post your message in the "Adults" section of this forum, where it will grab the attention of the older and wiser of those with CF, as well as those in your are. Just cause you're arent and adult doesn't mean you can't post there, they will be happy to give you suggestions. We are all here to help. I with you strength, and the courage to ask your dad to have you evaluated. Keep us all updated, and best of wishes and all of our thoughts are with you. You are very brave to have found this site. Good for you.


Be well.


Ceci
prohair_rinser at hotmail dot com
Available to talk anytime.