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That time again.  Just got my CF walk information for the Cleveland Zoo on 5/16 and figured it would be a great time to bump this thread.

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hey guys,
my girls have a genetic abnormality called CFTR related
metabolic syndrome. They don't have cystic fibrosis, but could have
problems and develop a milder form of it it in the future. I'm raising
money to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis

I'm a CF carrier
and gave the gene to my girls. My wife has a tiny typo on her gene that
when paired with mine can POSSIBLY cause atypical CF (much milder
symptoms of CF or symptoms at an older age) - lung problems/infections,
sinus problems, and pancreas problems and trouble gaining weight due to
stickier than normal mucus in their bodies. They have borderline
elevated higher levels of salt in their sweat, but not high enough to be
considered cystic fibrosis. The girls are monitored by a CF specialist
every 3 months, but so far are doing fantastic. They are happy, healthy,
growing, and thriving.

 

Click the link if you would like to know more about CFTR related metabolic syndrome.

http://www.cff.org/AboutCF/Testing/Genetics/CRMS/

 

any donation is greatly appreciated. even if its a couple bucks!!! thanks dudes and dudettes.

http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/GreatStrides/104_Northern_Ohio_Cleveland?px=1774452&pg=personal&fr_id=3482

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Pitched in alittle. Have been going through the same kinds of things with my 3 yr old daughter. She has brain cancer and we found out she has a genetic disorder. So my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Take care!

Oh man so sorry dude. I'm not good with the words but sending prayers to your family as well.

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You guys do know the raffle hasn't started right??....haha

Seriously though I love this board. Its amazing what people do for someone they haven't met in real life. I am truly grateful for all of you and can't express my gratitude enough.

 

edit.  can't do a raffle.  i guess it's considered gambling??? 

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here is a pic of the girls at the doctors getting there last sweat test. 

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reagan has had 5 or 6 when she was under the age of one because she was flagged in her newborn screening.  all the tests were inconclusive.  they tested alexis at the age of 1 and she had the same results as her sister. 

 

the doctor wanted one last sweat test to see if there was any change.  this test will test the amount of chloride in the girls sweat and anything <40 you don't have CF, anything >60 you have CF.  anything in the middle is considered intederminate.   the girls tested 49 and 52. 

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