nocturnal oximeter

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Hello all,

Well I used my nocturnal oximeter last night. It was really

something to have this device hooked up to my finger. It was not too

bad to sleep with. I am hoping that this will shed some light on why

I am waking up with headaches every morning.

This device was used in Lieu of the sleep study since my insurance

refused the request by my Doctor. Now I have to get my sputum sample

into the Lab since it is coming on six weeks soon.

It is nice to finally have some questions answered. I do know now

that I have the gene associated with CF. My mother agreed to do some

genetic testing as well if there needs to be more done. Just to see

if she has it or is just a carrier.

I hate to put her through the bloodtesting but, she was so gracious

in agreeing to this. She told me well you are my daughter and I want

to help you. I have a most wonderful Mother.

She even apologized for me being born with this. I told her mom how

would you have even known. Back in 1964 when I was born, testing for

lung diseases like this was not the advanced science that it is now.

It is funny the Doctors told my mother that I just had a cold. My mom

said that I was ill alot as a baby.

I think that it would be helpful to have my mom come with me to give

further info to my Pulmo Doctor as well. He will be able to fill in

the blanks about my Bronch from there.

I am just greatful that I am finally getting my questions answered.

Oh and a very happy May day to all of you.

in good health nyzki