My day starts with lots of coughing which in turns means I need to do a breathing treatment and vest session ASAP to get as much junk out as I can and to get my lungs to calm down. Usually I’m coughing quite a bit throughout the night as well. I always try to “cough it out” to avoid getting up to do a treatment, but that doesn’t always work. I haven’t had uninterrupted sleep in so long. I can’t remember when the last time was. I have just learned to sleep in spurts. If you total the actual amount of time I am asleep at night it would be between 4-6 hours most of the time, between the coughing, possible breathing treatment to calm the coughing, bathroom breaks and tossing and turning. (more…)
CF Happens
Sometimes in life CF (Cystic Fibrosis) happens…pun intended
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Just wanted to fill you in on some of the important doctor appointment dates that I have been waiting on. Of course they are not soon enough for my liking but I shall deal with it.
Before I even get into these appointments, YES taking care of me IS a full time job that doesn’t pay well, however my reward is my family. (more…)
CF Happens 