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While battling this flu business, the CF docs are treating me for a CF exacerbation. I was on 2 IV meds and they weren't really doing the trick. I started Merrem yesterday and have noticed a huge increase in stuff I'm coughing up. It's soooo much. I'm going with this is a good thing since it's...

Hello everyone. I'm looking to see if anyone else has had the unfortunate experience of getting Influenza A? I was put in the hospital on Valentine's Day and tested positive. Hands down it's the worst I've ever felt. The virus attacked my lungs pretty hard and I'm far away from baseline. They...

To my surprise while going through pre-screening testing with the RE they found a large endometrioma on my right ovary. I saw the doctor yesterday and he said that because it is IN my ovary and large that it is automatically classified as stage IV. I'm so confused as my tubes, uterus, and left...

So I've spent this week going through the prescreening tests for the RE. This morning I had the bloodwork and the Ultrasound done. The Doctor came in and said they found a right Ovarian Cyst and he's sending me for another Ultrasound. I made the appointment for tomorrow so I can get it over...

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've posted over here, and well it's just been a rough year to be honest. We became pregnant last year on our own, and unfortunately miscarried. After not trying for a while we've decided we are ready again. We were referred to a RE and are going next...

I've heard different things that taking an 81mg Aspirin, can help TTC. Apparently helps thicken the endometrium? Has anyone done this? Thanks <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Hello everyone <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I know I'm jumping the gun, but just trying to be proactive. For those of you that have had IUI's I have some questions. 1. Did your insurance company pay for (any) or all of it? 2. How much did it cost? 3. How long...

Hello all, I guess I just need to vent/need support. Anyway December 30th would have been my due date, however that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in May. I've had such a hard time recently dealing with the whole pregnancy issue. I knew I'd think a lot about the baby this time of year, but...

Hey guys I was just looking for some feedback on how everyone cleans/sterilizes their neb cups. I don't have a sterilizer, but was told just to boil them. Just wondering what everyone finds the most effective and best for them. Thanks as always <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"...

Hello all. I found out today the devistating news that we had a miscarriage. I hadn't even told anyone that we were even pregnant. We found out on April 20th. I was just 6 weeks on Tuesday. Went to the ER on Monday for some bleeding and was diagnosed with a subchorionic bleed. However it was ok...

Do any of you use FEV1 meters at home? This is something I just heard of and am interested in getting one. Here are my questions... 1. Do you have one/like it? 2. Is it easy to use/results interpreted easily? 3. What kind/brand? 3. Do you ever take it to the doc with you since they just usually...

Hi all, can you please tell me some different websites you all use to get ovulation and pregnancy tests cheaper? Thanks so much! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Hi everyone. My husband and I are TTC too. I've been charting and doing OPK's for a few months now. However this month was different, I got the normal fertile signs that I usually get (EWCM etc.) but the OPK never showed a positive. Hmm...that was new to me because it's always showed the...

Hi everyone. I've gotten back on track with working out and have been doing a lot of cardio recently. However I was wondering does anyone do anything that is really good for breathing? I've heard that some Pilates exercises are good for opening up and helping us to breathe better? I've been...

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has heard of the herbal "ridgecrest herbal clear lungs." Has anyone tried it or have any input on it? Good or bad... Thanks <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Does anyone know how to put a background on the blog? I'm trying to set it up. Thanks. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Just wondering who on here exercises? Has it increased your FEV 1? What do you do? (cardio, weight training, etc?) How many times a week? At home or a gym? Do you notice a difference in your health? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Thanks for participating.

I'm on my month of TOBI right now and every time I'm on it, I get so hoarse that I pretty much lose my voice all together. Anyone have something that works to prevent this from happening each time?

Hello all, Since I'm fairly new to this forum (which is so great) I'm putting all of my questions out there. It's so nice to get answers from others <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have a history of choleylithiasis (gall stones) and have had my gall bladder...

Hi everyone, I have my routine clinic visit this week. Ugh, I have to be honest I really hate going <img src=""> I've been doing some thinking recently on some things I want to address. Like: At 28 years of age I've only been hospitalized twice for CF. I've only had IV's twice as well. However...