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Re: [Cystic Fibrosis Support] Request for info on adult onset CF   Message List  
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Re: [Cystic Fibrosis Support] Request for info on adult onset CF

I know they can do a blood test too. Sorry I don't know the specifics of it,
but that is how they diagnosed my son at 1 month when he was too little for a
sweat test, so they took some blood and tested it. You should ask your Dr if
they can do a blood test.
Good luck with everything!
I would be happy to answer anymore questions
Heather


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I think what I would do first is just ask my general physician to do a simple sweat test. Given the symptoms I don't see why he wouldn't order one. Or try a... 		Lisa Lee
lisalee3161961
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If your sweat test does come back positive... you are a miracle and just gave this mother hope that her son will lead a normal, full life!!! Thank you, you...
Tianni Nicholson
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Tianni, If nothing else comes from this invistigation, at least I am much more informed about CF than before. I have a pretty good science background so I've...
pjduncan
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1:48 am

Your courage amazes me... you are very positive about everything, as am I... I learned when we were diagnosed that if you sit on it and become depressed about...
Tianni Nicholson
newmommy1202
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1:55 am

Tianni, If nothing else comes from this invistigation, at least I am much more informed about CF than before. I have a pretty good science background so I've...
pjduncan
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1:52 am

Thanks for the comment. Actually the testing is something about which I was hoping someone could give some specific advice with regard to people my age. What ...
pjduncan
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1:22 am

I know they can do a blood test too. Sorry I don't know the specifics of it, but that is how they diagnosed my son at 1 month when he was too little for a ...
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ilovelogan8
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I am 18 and was just diagnosed with CF after having lung, sinus and digestive problems my entire life. My doctors always ruled it out because I have been ...
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azaleon
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Wow. I have not heard of a person being 18 when they found out they had cf. My daughter was diagnosed 3 days after birth she is now 5 years old. she has more...
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