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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 7 11:30am | Replies (139)
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@jsuarez910

Hi Sue, I’m new to this site & was just diagnosed with MAC a week ago. I also have bronchiectasis. I already do airway clearance and have been doing tons of research. I was curious about the weight issue that many in this group are commenting on. Do most who participate in the 3 drug treatment for Mac lose weight? Thanks

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 30 8:10pm

Many of us find we have lost weight from the infection even before we begin treatment. Then, some of us suffer loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, or strange taste from the antibiotics which causes more weight loss.
This is highly individual...I was at an "ideal" BMI before I got sick, and over less than a year lost 20% of my body weight - pretty scary.
Other people find little to no effect on their weight.
Like everything else with MAC & Bronchiectasis, it is highly individual.
What have you experienced so far?
Sue

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ljostroga1973 | @ljostroga1973 | Jan 31 3:03pm

I have not lost any weight

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