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MAC Diagnosis and Medication side effects

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 5 6:11pm | Replies (42)

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@ecoen

It is very heartening to me to hear that you are tolerating the "Big 3". How long have you been taking them? I have an aspergilllus infection as well as MAC with a cavity. I started this week treating the aspergillus. I understand that aspergilllus as well as MAC can cause cavities so we are starting off treating the aspergillus to see if there is any success with closing the cavity. I will move into the Big 3 sometime in the not too distant future and understand I will then be on all 4 medicines for 12-18 months. If the cavity doesn't close, they will consider adding a weekly infusion. This for someone who rarely takes any medicine. Fingers crossed this all works and I can tolerate the medicine. I am very happy to have this group.

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It is wonderful that they found the aspergillus and are treating it first, as it can be even more reluctant than MAC to go away.
A positive attitude and a commitment to getting well can go a long way towards helping us tolerate the medications.
And this wonderful group will answer your questions and encourage you day-by-day because they understand.
Sue

I went from MAC w/cavitation for 3 years w/big 3 + Amikacin iv. Cavitation stayed the same. Now treated for aspergillus for the last 2 years with voriconazole. Debris/fungal ball has formed in the cavity.