Depression Is Where I Was Finally Able to Accept CFI can’t remember the first time I experienced depression, but I know the black dog has been my friend for many years...reactions2comments
Does CF Cause Kidney Stones?Have you ever passed a dreaded kidney stone? If you have, then you know having a kidney stone is not a fun...reactionscomments
Airway Clearance VestsIf you or a loved one have cystic fibrosis, using an airway clearance vest is a familiar practice to you. Choosing a...reactions4comments
Mornings are Tough with CF Part 2: Tips and TricksIn Part 1 of this article series, I discussed how mornings are not an easy part of the day for a lot...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
The Final 10%: Take The 2022 Survey From Emily's EntourageEmily’s Entourage is conducting a survey about the “final 10%” of the CF community that does not benefit from currently available CFTR...reactionscomments
Lung Transplants and CF For those with cystic fibrosis (CF) who continue to experience lung progression with treatment, a lung transplant may be an additional treatment...reactions9comments
Mornings are Tough with CFNot a morning person? You’re definitely not alone. Our circadian rhythms have an impact on how alert we are throughout the day...reactionscomments
If You Could Have Any Career, What Would It Be and Why?It is no secret that having cystic fibrosis affects many of life's choices, including what kind of career to pursue. Some people...reactionscomments
Should I Go For It? Dating Someone with CF (Part 1)Wow! That girl is hot! She is also super cool. She dances, sings, does comedy, she likes a lot of the things...reactions1comment
AwakeI have no idea who goes through this, but I find myself fighting every night to just get to sleep! My problem...reactionscomments
Constipation and CFThe majority of people have experienced the discomfort of constipation at one point in life. However, for some people, constipation is a...reactionscomments
The Importance of Supplementing With Probiotics In CFWe are taught how to manage pancreatic insufficiency with enzymes. Then given laxatives, food diaries, and stool charts to help manage other...reactions3comments
What Is a “Nonclassic” Cystic Fibrosis Symptom That You Experience?Everyone in the cystic fibrosis community can name the telltale symptoms of CF: coughing, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal issues, frequent infections, and...reactions3comments
You've Decided You Want to See a Therapist... Now What?It was a cool, dreary November day. My husband and I were at my cystic fibrosis clinic and, while we didn’t know...reactionscomments
Does Trikafta Make Having a Cold Any Easier?When Trikafta was released almost a year and a half ago, a slew of people started recording how quickly they got over...reactionscomments
How to Prep Your Home for a CF VisitorWhen my daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, our friends and family were eager to do everything they could to help us...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
What Does Advocacy Mean to You? (Part 2)In Part 1, we heard from some of our advocates about what kinds of advocacy they do and what advocacy means to...reactionscomments
What Does Advocacy Mean to You? (Part 1)Advocacy is a pillar of the cystic fibrosis community, and we are a small but mighty group. There are lots of ways...reactionscomments
