New to site! Son has to be tested!

[bsmommy]

My 15 month old son, Brayden has had pnemonia twice from oct to feb and his been on the nebulizer since oct. We met with the Pulmologist yesterday and she wants to do a sweat test because she thinks he fits the mold for CF. I am a carrier(we found out when I had my 1st bloodwork done when I was pg), but my husband was tested and he is not! The dr. yetserday told me that when they test they only test for 32 mutations, so it is a great possibilty he could have this.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I have been crying since yesterdaya nd do not know what I should do or feel!

 

[bsmommy]

My 15 month old son, Brayden has had pnemonia twice from oct to feb and his been on the nebulizer since oct. We met with the Pulmologist yesterday and she wants to do a sweat test because she thinks he fits the mold for CF. I am a carrier(we found out when I had my 1st bloodwork done when I was pg), but my husband was tested and he is not! The dr. yetserday told me that when they test they only test for 32 mutations, so it is a great possibilty he could have this.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I have been crying since yesterdaya nd do not know what I should do or feel!

 

[bsmommy]

My 15 month old son, Brayden has had pnemonia twice from oct to feb and his been on the nebulizer since oct. We met with the Pulmologist yesterday and she wants to do a sweat test because she thinks he fits the mold for CF. I am a carrier(we found out when I had my 1st bloodwork done when I was pg), but my husband was tested and he is not! The dr. yetserday told me that when they test they only test for 32 mutations, so it is a great possibilty he could have this.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I have been crying since yesterdaya nd do not know what I should do or feel!

 

[bsmommy]

My 15 month old son, Brayden has had pnemonia twice from oct to feb and his been on the nebulizer since oct. We met with the Pulmologist yesterday and she wants to do a sweat test because she thinks he fits the mold for CF. I am a carrier(we found out when I had my 1st bloodwork done when I was pg), but my husband was tested and he is not! The dr. yetserday told me that when they test they only test for 32 mutations, so it is a great possibilty he could have this.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I have been crying since yesterdaya nd do not know what I should do or feel!

 

[bsmommy]

My 15 month old son, Brayden has had pnemonia twice from oct to feb and his been on the nebulizer since oct. We met with the Pulmologist yesterday and she wants to do a sweat test because she thinks he fits the mold for CF. I am a carrier(we found out when I had my 1st bloodwork done when I was pg), but my husband was tested and he is not! The dr. yetserday told me that when they test they only test for 32 mutations, so it is a great possibilty he could have this.
<br />Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
<br />I have been crying since yesterdaya nd do not know what I should do or feel!

 

[Rebjane]

Nicole,

I am sorry your have to go through this. Hopefully your son does not have CF but if he does, he will start proper CF care and his health will improve. Is your son having a sweat test or genetic test? Are you being seen by a CF doctor at an accredated CF clinic? You can find out at www.cff.org. this is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's website. Please feel free to ask any questions, someone here I'm sure will have the answer or point you in the right direction. Let us know the results.

 

[Rebjane]

Nicole,

I am sorry your have to go through this. Hopefully your son does not have CF but if he does, he will start proper CF care and his health will improve. Is your son having a sweat test or genetic test? Are you being seen by a CF doctor at an accredated CF clinic? You can find out at www.cff.org. this is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's website. Please feel free to ask any questions, someone here I'm sure will have the answer or point you in the right direction. Let us know the results.

 

[Rebjane]

Nicole,

I am sorry your have to go through this. Hopefully your son does not have CF but if he does, he will start proper CF care and his health will improve. Is your son having a sweat test or genetic test? Are you being seen by a CF doctor at an accredated CF clinic? You can find out at www.cff.org. this is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's website. Please feel free to ask any questions, someone here I'm sure will have the answer or point you in the right direction. Let us know the results.

 

[Rebjane]

Nicole,

I am sorry your have to go through this. Hopefully your son does not have CF but if he does, he will start proper CF care and his health will improve. Is your son having a sweat test or genetic test? Are you being seen by a CF doctor at an accredated CF clinic? You can find out at www.cff.org. this is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's website. Please feel free to ask any questions, someone here I'm sure will have the answer or point you in the right direction. Let us know the results.

 

[Rebjane]

Nicole,

I am sorry your have to go through this. Hopefully your son does not have CF but if he does, he will start proper CF care and his health will improve. Is your son having a sweat test or genetic test? Are you being seen by a CF doctor at an accredated CF clinic? You can find out at www.cff.org. this is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's website. Please feel free to ask any questions, someone here I'm sure will have the answer or point you in the right direction. Let us know the results.

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Nicole,
I know it may not seem like it right now, but you are actually in a good position. You have a doctor who is taking your son't health seriously and exploring all possiblities of what may be making him sick. Not all doctors understand the genetic testing of CF, and do not realize that typical genetic testing only detects a very small percentage of mutations. Perhaps your doctor has already mentioned the Ambry full panel test, but if not, that is the most comprehensive CF mutation test available today.

One of two things will happen. Your son will test negative for CF mutations, or he will test positive. If he is negative than you move on to other possibilities. But if he tests positive, you will be fortunate to have found out early. Early diagnosis plays a huge role in overall health because you can quickly begin utilizing all of the methods available today that help us maintain our children' optimum health.

Please come here with any questions you have, and keep us posted on his test results. If it is positive, we will help you with any information we have. For now, try to relax and remember that CF is not the disease it was 30 years ago. Your son has every chance in the world of leading a very happy life!
Good luck!!!

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Nicole,
I know it may not seem like it right now, but you are actually in a good position. You have a doctor who is taking your son't health seriously and exploring all possiblities of what may be making him sick. Not all doctors understand the genetic testing of CF, and do not realize that typical genetic testing only detects a very small percentage of mutations. Perhaps your doctor has already mentioned the Ambry full panel test, but if not, that is the most comprehensive CF mutation test available today.

One of two things will happen. Your son will test negative for CF mutations, or he will test positive. If he is negative than you move on to other possibilities. But if he tests positive, you will be fortunate to have found out early. Early diagnosis plays a huge role in overall health because you can quickly begin utilizing all of the methods available today that help us maintain our children' optimum health.

Please come here with any questions you have, and keep us posted on his test results. If it is positive, we will help you with any information we have. For now, try to relax and remember that CF is not the disease it was 30 years ago. Your son has every chance in the world of leading a very happy life!
Good luck!!!

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Nicole,
I know it may not seem like it right now, but you are actually in a good position. You have a doctor who is taking your son't health seriously and exploring all possiblities of what may be making him sick. Not all doctors understand the genetic testing of CF, and do not realize that typical genetic testing only detects a very small percentage of mutations. Perhaps your doctor has already mentioned the Ambry full panel test, but if not, that is the most comprehensive CF mutation test available today.

One of two things will happen. Your son will test negative for CF mutations, or he will test positive. If he is negative than you move on to other possibilities. But if he tests positive, you will be fortunate to have found out early. Early diagnosis plays a huge role in overall health because you can quickly begin utilizing all of the methods available today that help us maintain our children' optimum health.

Please come here with any questions you have, and keep us posted on his test results. If it is positive, we will help you with any information we have. For now, try to relax and remember that CF is not the disease it was 30 years ago. Your son has every chance in the world of leading a very happy life!
Good luck!!!

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Nicole,
I know it may not seem like it right now, but you are actually in a good position. You have a doctor who is taking your son't health seriously and exploring all possiblities of what may be making him sick. Not all doctors understand the genetic testing of CF, and do not realize that typical genetic testing only detects a very small percentage of mutations. Perhaps your doctor has already mentioned the Ambry full panel test, but if not, that is the most comprehensive CF mutation test available today.

One of two things will happen. Your son will test negative for CF mutations, or he will test positive. If he is negative than you move on to other possibilities. But if he tests positive, you will be fortunate to have found out early. Early diagnosis plays a huge role in overall health because you can quickly begin utilizing all of the methods available today that help us maintain our children' optimum health.

Please come here with any questions you have, and keep us posted on his test results. If it is positive, we will help you with any information we have. For now, try to relax and remember that CF is not the disease it was 30 years ago. Your son has every chance in the world of leading a very happy life!
Good luck!!!

 

[TonyaH]

Hi Nicole,
<br />I know it may not seem like it right now, but you are actually in a good position. You have a doctor who is taking your son't health seriously and exploring all possiblities of what may be making him sick. Not all doctors understand the genetic testing of CF, and do not realize that typical genetic testing only detects a very small percentage of mutations. Perhaps your doctor has already mentioned the Ambry full panel test, but if not, that is the most comprehensive CF mutation test available today.
<br />
<br />One of two things will happen. Your son will test negative for CF mutations, or he will test positive. If he is negative than you move on to other possibilities. But if he tests positive, you will be fortunate to have found out early. Early diagnosis plays a huge role in overall health because you can quickly begin utilizing all of the methods available today that help us maintain our children' optimum health.
<br />
<br />Please come here with any questions you have, and keep us posted on his test results. If it is positive, we will help you with any information we have. For now, try to relax and remember that CF is not the disease it was 30 years ago. Your son has every chance in the world of leading a very happy life!
<br />Good luck!!!

 

[bsmommy]

Thank you ladies for your responses! I just feel numb right now. Brayden is having a sweat test to start and then I guess if need be we will move on to other testing!
I am very grateful that my son is a very happy baby! I of course have been up reading and reading and of course seem to highlight the negative information I see! I know this is normal, but I am making myslef NUTS which is not good for any of us!

Thanks again!!!

 

[bsmommy]

Thank you ladies for your responses! I just feel numb right now. Brayden is having a sweat test to start and then I guess if need be we will move on to other testing!
I am very grateful that my son is a very happy baby! I of course have been up reading and reading and of course seem to highlight the negative information I see! I know this is normal, but I am making myslef NUTS which is not good for any of us!

Thanks again!!!

 

[bsmommy]

Thank you ladies for your responses! I just feel numb right now. Brayden is having a sweat test to start and then I guess if need be we will move on to other testing!
I am very grateful that my son is a very happy baby! I of course have been up reading and reading and of course seem to highlight the negative information I see! I know this is normal, but I am making myslef NUTS which is not good for any of us!

Thanks again!!!

 

[bsmommy]

Thank you ladies for your responses! I just feel numb right now. Brayden is having a sweat test to start and then I guess if need be we will move on to other testing!
I am very grateful that my son is a very happy baby! I of course have been up reading and reading and of course seem to highlight the negative information I see! I know this is normal, but I am making myslef NUTS which is not good for any of us!

Thanks again!!!

 

[bsmommy]

Thank you ladies for your responses! I just feel numb right now. Brayden is having a sweat test to start and then I guess if need be we will move on to other testing!
<br />I am very grateful that my son is a very happy baby! I of course have been up reading and reading and of course seem to highlight the negative information I see! I know this is normal, but I am making myslef NUTS which is not good for any of us!
<br />
<br />Thanks again!!!