ziggygirlkcz
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My son is scheduled for a sweat test on Tuesday. He is only 4 yrs old. He knows he has to go for a test and is very nervous about it. What can we expect? He is also having a stool fat test.......is that common in CF?
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Sweat Test
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ziggygirlkcz
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My son is scheduled for a sweat test on Tuesday. He is only 4 yrs old. He knows he has to go for a test and is very nervous about it. What can we expect? He is also having a stool fat test.......is that common in CF?
ziggygirlkcz
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My son is scheduled for a sweat test on Tuesday. He is only 4 yrs old. He knows he has to go for a test and is very nervous about it. What can we expect? He is also having a stool fat test.......is that common in CF?
ziggygirlkcz
New member
My son is scheduled for a sweat test on Tuesday. He is only 4 yrs old. He knows he has to go for a test and is very nervous about it. What can we expect? He is also having a stool fat test.......is that common in CF?
ziggygirlkcz
New member
My son is scheduled for a sweat test on Tuesday. He is only 4 yrs old. He knows he has to go for a test and is very nervous about it. What can we expect? He is also having a stool fat test.......is that common in CF?
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brewz2
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Sweat tests are pretty easy, and pretty much pain-free. They'll just wrap your son's arm with a plastic wrap - like saran wrap and they'll leave it on there for I think 15 minutes to 1/2 hour...then they'll just collect the sweat from it. I was able to get the results the same day. The stool test is also very common - they just want to see if he's absorbing everything the way he's supposed to. Good luck with the test, I know it can be nerve-racking waiting for results to come back, but tell him not to be worried, they're easy tests.
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
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brewz2
Guest
Sweat tests are pretty easy, and pretty much pain-free. They'll just wrap your son's arm with a plastic wrap - like saran wrap and they'll leave it on there for I think 15 minutes to 1/2 hour...then they'll just collect the sweat from it. I was able to get the results the same day. The stool test is also very common - they just want to see if he's absorbing everything the way he's supposed to. Good luck with the test, I know it can be nerve-racking waiting for results to come back, but tell him not to be worried, they're easy tests.
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
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brewz2
Guest
Sweat tests are pretty easy, and pretty much pain-free. They'll just wrap your son's arm with a plastic wrap - like saran wrap and they'll leave it on there for I think 15 minutes to 1/2 hour...then they'll just collect the sweat from it. I was able to get the results the same day. The stool test is also very common - they just want to see if he's absorbing everything the way he's supposed to. Good luck with the test, I know it can be nerve-racking waiting for results to come back, but tell him not to be worried, they're easy tests.
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
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brewz2
Guest
Sweat tests are pretty easy, and pretty much pain-free. They'll just wrap your son's arm with a plastic wrap - like saran wrap and they'll leave it on there for I think 15 minutes to 1/2 hour...then they'll just collect the sweat from it. I was able to get the results the same day. The stool test is also very common - they just want to see if he's absorbing everything the way he's supposed to. Good luck with the test, I know it can be nerve-racking waiting for results to come back, but tell him not to be worried, they're easy tests.
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
B
brewz2
Guest
Sweat tests are pretty easy, and pretty much pain-free. They'll just wrap your son's arm with a plastic wrap - like saran wrap and they'll leave it on there for I think 15 minutes to 1/2 hour...then they'll just collect the sweat from it. I was able to get the results the same day. The stool test is also very common - they just want to see if he's absorbing everything the way he's supposed to. Good luck with the test, I know it can be nerve-racking waiting for results to come back, but tell him not to be worried, they're easy tests.
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<br />Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
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<br />Tracey, mom to Sydney, 8, w/cf & asthma and Seth, 4, w/cf - both DDF508
My kids' sweat tests were a little different. They put electrodes on their wrists (they did both arms to help ensure accuracy) to stimulate sweat production for about 10 minutes- this did not hurt, but my son said it felt 'tingly.' My daughter didn't seem to notice anything. They put what looked like wristwatches over the place the electrodes were once they came off. The sweat collector (on the 'watch face' area) looked like a spiral that the kids could watch fill up (the rings turned purple as sweat was collected and took about 1/2 hour.)
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
My kids' sweat tests were a little different. They put electrodes on their wrists (they did both arms to help ensure accuracy) to stimulate sweat production for about 10 minutes- this did not hurt, but my son said it felt 'tingly.' My daughter didn't seem to notice anything. They put what looked like wristwatches over the place the electrodes were once they came off. The sweat collector (on the 'watch face' area) looked like a spiral that the kids could watch fill up (the rings turned purple as sweat was collected and took about 1/2 hour.)
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
My kids' sweat tests were a little different. They put electrodes on their wrists (they did both arms to help ensure accuracy) to stimulate sweat production for about 10 minutes- this did not hurt, but my son said it felt 'tingly.' My daughter didn't seem to notice anything. They put what looked like wristwatches over the place the electrodes were once they came off. The sweat collector (on the 'watch face' area) looked like a spiral that the kids could watch fill up (the rings turned purple as sweat was collected and took about 1/2 hour.)
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
My kids' sweat tests were a little different. They put electrodes on their wrists (they did both arms to help ensure accuracy) to stimulate sweat production for about 10 minutes- this did not hurt, but my son said it felt 'tingly.' My daughter didn't seem to notice anything. They put what looked like wristwatches over the place the electrodes were once they came off. The sweat collector (on the 'watch face' area) looked like a spiral that the kids could watch fill up (the rings turned purple as sweat was collected and took about 1/2 hour.)
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
We got results later that day.
My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
My kids' sweat tests were a little different. They put electrodes on their wrists (they did both arms to help ensure accuracy) to stimulate sweat production for about 10 minutes- this did not hurt, but my son said it felt 'tingly.' My daughter didn't seem to notice anything. They put what looked like wristwatches over the place the electrodes were once they came off. The sweat collector (on the 'watch face' area) looked like a spiral that the kids could watch fill up (the rings turned purple as sweat was collected and took about 1/2 hour.)
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<br />If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
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<br />We got results later that day.
<br />
<br />My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
<br />
<br />I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
<br />
<br />If he isn't sweating a lot they might have him put his coat on and run around the halls a little. My son had to do this a little. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />We got results later that day.
<br />
<br />My daughter did not have the stool test, since her pancreatic insufficiency was very obvious and immediately benefited from starting enzymes- but it is a very common test.
<br />
<br />I wish the very best for his testing and hope they get back to you right away with results. The waiting is SO hard.
My non-cf daughter was three when she had her sweat test, the same day as Emily's first non NICU clinc visit.
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
My non-cf daughter was three when she had her sweat test, the same day as Emily's first non NICU clinc visit.
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
My non-cf daughter was three when she had her sweat test, the same day as Emily's first non NICU clinc visit.
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
My non-cf daughter was three when she had her sweat test, the same day as Emily's first non NICU clinc visit.
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
My non-cf daughter was three when she had her sweat test, the same day as Emily's first non NICU clinc visit.
<br />
<br />She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
<br />
<br />I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
<br />
<br />Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!
<br />
<br />She also had electrodes put on her arms. The lab tech who did the test was very careful to NOT tell her that it wouldn't hurt. She said that it probably would hurt a little bit and she, too, used the word tingly. I don't remember it being TOO traumatic, but, then again, I was also taking a 5 week old to a CF clinic that day, so I might have forgotten this part!
<br />
<br />I do remember that she had to put her coat on (and snowpants too, since we had them along!) and run around the hall with daddy for a while. The whole process didn't take too long.
<br />
<br />Just be sure to clearly explain what's going to happen, as best you can, explain WHY he needs to do this, and be sure to have him pick out a treat before-hand...something to look forward to. Good luck!