Category: CF Awareness

  • People with CF are very prone to having osteoporosis, or any degree of osteopenia.  Osteopenia is a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal.  Osteoporosis is where there is a loss of bone mass and density.  This means that you are more prone to fractures.  CFers are prone to these bone conditions because of the absorption issues with…

  • CF is not only a disease that affects the physical body but also affects your mental/emotional state. Many people with CF have depression and/or anxiety or other mental health issues. It is a hard fight mentally as well. I have not been shy with my depression diagnosis. It hasn’t always been peaches and cream. It…