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CF friendly careers?
Hi all, I'm 29, have CF and have not worked due to health issues these last four years. I'm changing my degree plans to something with a varying schedule (private investigator) and I was wondering if anyone had any great ideas or ways to work in your treatments and medical routines into a career? I'm going to be done with my degree in a year and I really want to have a good plan to stay on top of my health when I get back out there. Any career/work tips or ideas would be great to hear. Thanks :) (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - February 18, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: RobinB29 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Masturbation
I have a few questions about this very uncomfortable subject. 1. Is it wrong or bad to do? I was reading a Christian magazine and it said it isn't wrong (I'll link it here http://www.focusonthefamily.com/pare...r-puberty.aspx) "Your approach to this issue will need to be both tactful and realistic. A bottom line worth stressing is that masturbation should not play a major role in your child's life, either as a source of relentless guilt or as a frequent and persistent habit that displaces healthy sexual relations in the future. If it happens once in a while, it happens." 2. I get no real pleasure from doing th...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - February 4, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Is having CF a good enough reason to get a Medical Marijuana Card?
So because I have CF, is that a good enough reason for a doctor to get me a MM Card? Ive done a lot of study about this subject. And I believe an MM Card will benefit me greatly because I have CF. It will help me eat more, as well as help with other issues. I am at a good weight. But I can't eat nearly enough calories the CF doctors say I should be eating. They say I should be eating 4,000 calories a day if I'm working out, and 3,000 calories a day if I'm sedentary. I can't at all eat nearly that much! Like today I ate a ton of food, and I found out that I only ate 2400 calories today. Right now, I'm so full and earlier ...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - January 29, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

How bad is smoking pot?
I'm just curious, how bad is smoking pot (out of a bubbler/bong) for your lungs if you only smoke 2-4x a week? I also have a question about drug testing, if you're applying for a job and they require a drug test and you fail it, do they call the police or are you just denied of the job? What about drug tests at a phlegm checkup or blood tests at a hospital, if you fail is it just between you and your dr or do they call the police? I figure it's a whole lot healthier in comparison to ecigs and it's twice as healthy than cigs. I kinda think of it as breathing in camp fire smoke in a way, but maybe even healthier? (Source: C...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - January 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Please take a minute and vote
Hi everyone. My son has CF and autism. His service dog Oscar is in a contest to be a super pet for a local company. For some reason my son wants his dog to win so bad. He is so excited about this. Please take one minute to click on the link and vote for Oscar our super star. In my eyes we are already winners having been blessed by such a precious dog who has helped my son begin to enter our world. Thank you everyone. http://bit.ly/1aKVCYp (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - January 16, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: jshet Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

We need help to keep Makai active.
http://www.gofundme.com/6243b4 This is all she asks for. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - January 5, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sirenamity05 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Won't take medactions
Hello I have a 17 yr old who has Delta f 508! but he refuses to take his meds has anyone else gone a month or more with out them? He is on Creon 24,000 pills and has not taken them he is like 500 down! this is so frustrating! Any ideals. Thanks mom of CF Teen (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 25, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rhondaw Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Nissen surgery for teen girls
My daughter, almost 16, has been struggling with severe reflux for awhile. It has cost her significant lung function. They are recommending she have Nissen surgery but she is very hesitant. As a teen girl, additional scars is a very traumatic thought. She is concnered that the 6 laprocopic incisions will leave disfiguring scars on the only part of her body that has not been scared by CF. Can any other teen girls, or moms of teen girls, who have had this procedure tell me their thoughts on the procedure; and would you be willing to share any post op pics? They are wanting to schedule soon, so time is of the essence. ...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 13, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: 65RosesMomof2 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Why is it relatively easier for me to gain weight vs other CFers?
So I saw a post that said someone was surprised they gained 15 lb. in like 5 years or something and weighing the most they have in their life (which was a moderately low weight). For me, it's not that hard to gain weight, it's harder to gain weight for me than normal people, but it seems easier to gain weight than other CFers. Why is this? I'm 18 and I'm 5 foot 9 inches and I weigh 167 lb. I just gained 10 lb. in like 5-6 months. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Will Obamacare affect CFers and their medicine negatively?
My mom is a support staff for a school district in Nevada, and she's scared that Obamacare will make it hard for me to get my medicine. Now I'm beginning to worry. My parents make barely anything, so in kinda scared. Idk what I'll do without my meds (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enzo2311 Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Bacterial infection question
This is my first post.... My daughter is 11 and has CF...... she has been so healthy for the past 8yrs. Then about 2 or so yrs. ago she has had a slow decline in her numbers (still in a very great range) in June we went in for routine check and her numbers had dropped like 20%..... she was admitted and her sputum grew a bacteria call (Mycobacteria Abscesses). This bacteria is found in soil, water, and dust. This bacteria is so hard to get rid of she has been put on an antibiotic treatment for a year or longer until it clears.... She had to start with 2 months of two IV and oral meds then she is on 1 inhaled antibiotic and ...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: MomtoprincesswithCF Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

CF happens and life happens, you are not alone
I am 33 and have been working on writing my life story (so far) for 5+ years. I have finally published it in blog form and would like to share it with you all. Please go to www.cfhappens.com to read it. It tells of my life struggles like getting married young, infidelity, getting divorced, dating, getting married again, family issues, etc. All the struggles that "normal" life gives on top of CF. I wanted to share my story so that others can know they are not alone in this fight. Feel free to share it with others. Thanks! Shannon (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 7, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: ltlhook Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

I'm New. I'd love to talk!
Hey guys, my name is Natasha Grandall. I'm 18 years old, diagnosed with cf at 6 weeks old. Id love to talk to people make friends answer questions and hopefully you can answer mine. It's just great knowing I'm not the only one going threw this and theres a site where I can talk to people about it. You can add me on here as well as Facebook (Please tell me that you are from this site or I will not add you!!!) If you would like follow me on Instagram JustBreathe_65. I do have a few questions, maybe someone can answer them for me?!?!?! Thanks guys! (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - November 2, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Natasha Grandall Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

pen pals
Looking for a pen pal. I'm 19 and have cf and have had cf since I was 1 year old. I love to write so if anyone with cf or not would like to be my pen pal just go ahead and message me and I'll send you my address. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - October 20, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kat Jewel Hoffmann Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums

Need to Talk?
Hello everyone. I know what it's like to have CF, I have had it since I was born. People try understanding and try to be there for you but sometimes you feel like you just need to talk to someone who has had the same issues or experiences. If anyone wants to talk I am here. I love talking and sharing! Please feel free to private message me or reply! :) (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Teenagers and Young People Forum - October 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: kristinsangels Tags: Teenagers and Young People Source Type: forums