Hi, i'm kendra. i just joined this sight and have found it very helpful. In regards to alternative medicine, i really like chiropractic. it helps with my lungs and i really notice that my sinus are much more clear, also i really do not have stomach intestine problems like i did before going to a chiropactor. i also take a lot of supplements for loosening mucus and i changed my diet to gluten and diary free which really helps with the congestion. the only problem i ve encountered that i find hard to deal with outside of chiropractic, just part of CF , is managing hemoptotsis. in fact i was wondering if any one could possibly give me there thoughts on the subjuct, like what do you do when it happens (ER, rest for a few days, no big deal, etc,)How do you handle it mentally and what is the typical reponse -IV, meds etc Also could flying bring on an episode. i have flown twice since this happened and have been fine, but i am pregnant and going to mexico in 24 hours and am starting to worry, any one have some calming advice? .... i have never couphed up more than a 1/2 cup.
thanks so much for any imput ~kendra