WBC ESR and CRP hardly rise with an exaserbation!!!

JennifersHope

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I have never been treated based on lab values. I almost never in my entire life have had a very high WBC.. only when I am on IV prednisone.

I will say I have been on IV antibiotics now for about six weeks ( I think) and just last week I started Amikacian last Friday, that drug kicks butt, in just one week I have noticed a big difference.. SO far after one week my kidney levels are good, which is good because I am going to be on this for one year....


I would not agree with treating based on labs as much as symptoms..and sputum cultures..... I am a huge fan of sputum cultures these days... since that is what ultimately decides what will work....


Hope you feel better
 

JennifersHope

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Tom.. sorry this is the wrong spot for this, but how are things going with getting into med school?? I have been thinking and thinking of you... Hoping you got some good news
 

JennifersHope

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Tom.. sorry this is the wrong spot for this, but how are things going with getting into med school?? I have been thinking and thinking of you... Hoping you got some good news
 

JennifersHope

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Tom.. sorry this is the wrong spot for this, but how are things going with getting into med school?? I have been thinking and thinking of you... Hoping you got some good news
 

just1more

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Jennifer, thank you for asking. I have been accepted to one school and am expecting an answer from a second next week. That will be #1 & #2 on my list...so then I have to pick. But either way I start Aug '12!!!!
 

just1more

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Jennifer, thank you for asking. I have been accepted to one school and am expecting an answer from a second next week. That will be #1 & #2 on my list...so then I have to pick. But either way I start Aug '12!!!!
 

just1more

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Jennifer, thank you for asking. I have been accepted to one school and am expecting an answer from a second next week. That will be #1 & #2 on my list...so then I have to pick. But either way I start Aug '12!!!!
 

JustDucky

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Jenn, so glad that something is working...I hope it keeps working for you! Wow a year, man I can't even begin to imagine what your skin is going to be like after having dressings on them for a year. Fingers crossed that the amikacin knocks the MAC out and that you continue to feel better.

Jenn 39 w/CF
 

JustDucky

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Jenn, so glad that something is working...I hope it keeps working for you! Wow a year, man I can't even begin to imagine what your skin is going to be like after having dressings on them for a year. Fingers crossed that the amikacin knocks the MAC out and that you continue to feel better.

Jenn 39 w/CF
 

JustDucky

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Jenn, so glad that something is working...I hope it keeps working for you! Wow a year, man I can't even begin to imagine what your skin is going to be like after having dressings on them for a year. Fingers crossed that the amikacin knocks the MAC out and that you continue to feel better.

Jenn 39 w/CF
 
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