Finding Out I'm A CF Carrier

I was diagnosed as a CF carrier about 5 years ago after my son, and daughter-in-law had genetic testing when she became pregnant. They found out that both of them were carriers. So, I was able to get free testing. But thanks be to God. They have had three healthy children.

After receiving the diagnosis, I started wondering if carriers could have symptoms. I assumed it came from my mother, who always had mucus problems and polyps in her nose. My brother had problems, too. I tried to research it at the time, but there wasn’t much information I could find.

My symptoms were more along the digestive tract line. I’ve always had digestive problems since I was a kid. I ended up having food allergies and, at times, went on digestive enzymes. Most of my healthcare has been through naturopaths and cutting-edge practitioners not covered by health insurance. Now, I have recently been diagnosed with some type of pulmonary problem. They are not sure what it is; it just showed up on the CT scans when they were looking for something else. I’ve had bronchitis occasionally and, more recently, asthma when I get a cold. My brother always had asthma problems, and so do all three of my kids.

I am excited because I plan to see a genetics specialist, who I hope will be able to give me more information. God bless you all.