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I was recently diagnosed with Bronchiectasis.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 2 5:55am | Replies (174)

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@gaylewroc

Hi @beatitnow...Did you have any problems or side effects with the Amikacin???

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Replies to "Hi @beatitnow...Did you have any problems or side effects with the Amikacin???"

1) Hi @gaylewroc. I was never on Amikacin. I have just been on Rifampin, Clarithromycn, and Ethambutol for almost two years without success. I forget, what was your story? Were you on Amikacin? If so, what have been your results? Has it come back?

2). Also to the group, and @katemn, Katherine mentioned taking vitamins 4 hours apart. I was told by my lung doc it didn't matter what time I took the vitamins. Does anyone else and/or Katherine have any more advice about this. I guess I am wondering if that is why my antibiotics have not worked to kill the bacteria? I would love to hear from you if you would. Thank you for any and all help!

3) To all and @katemn, what do people know about people who have been on the antibiotics without success, and then decided to stop taking them? This is one option for me, because I am seeing the Naturopathic doctor in Denver who can give me other support to hopefully heal my system. It is all a risk though. I would love to hear what people have heard about people who go off the antibiotics because they were not successful. Thank you SO much if you can give me your feedback!