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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 7 11:30am | Replies (139)
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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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Good morning Sue. Yes, I think you’re right; it depends on the individual’s response to treatment. Since I just received my results a week ago, I’ve yet to confer with my pulmonologist. Weight wise, however, like you I’m starting at a perfect BMI. I’m 5’3” and weigh 115 lbs. On recent visits to my doctors, however, they have noted that I tend to be anemic. Since I’m concerned about the possibility of losing weight, as well as other side effects, I’ve started taking herbal supplements (Artemisia Annua & Hawaii Licorice
Alcohol-Free Liquid
Extract, Chinese) to boost my immune system; strengthen me and increase my energy. Naturally, when I speak with my pulmonologist mid Feb., I will mention these to him to make certain it doesn’t interfere with the 3 medications. Also, I’m beginning to take a daily probiotic and D3. I’ve taken a spoonful of organic cod liver oil much of my life, but it doesn’t seem to have helped me much. I’m hoping that when I go for my initial baselines, I will have optimal results. Do you know of anyone who has combined herbal ingredients while in treatment with the 3 medications?