Linda,
STRESS: As we all know, in certain circumstances, reducing that stress for many is nearly, sometimes, impossible.... but it must be reduced. How women with children, especially young children and other family members that require their care and attention..... let alone their own, I believe causes much stress if they are not able to find ways or help themselves reduce it. (P.S. Bronchiectasis affects more women from what I have read, if that is correct?)
MY STORY: My belief is that stress, unrelenting stress for a good period of time, (which can and does lower ones immune system) greatly contributes to developing an infection with or without Bronchiectasis and was one of the main causes for my full blown Bronchictasis as well as a poor diet during an extremely stressful period, and then the straw that broke the camels back.....blowing leaves away from the house foundation and not knowing to wear a mask.
QUESTIONS: If you have time to reply. Thanks
Are you a trainer of some sorts? Like weight/strength trainer etc.?
Was there a specific type of diet you followed, follow?
Have you had more than one MAC/MAI flare-up?
Hello, I am New to this forum. I also am not accustomed to blogs and posting. Are there any virtual groups being offered? And cont ED re life with MAC? I am in the process of getting the dx put all symptoms and CAT point to MAC.
Hello, I am New to this forum. I also am not accustomed to blogs and posting. Are there any virtual groups being offered? And cont ED re life with MAC? I am in the process of getting the dx put all symptoms and CAT point to MAC.
The MAC & Bronchiectasis group on Mayo Connect is an ongoing support group, by and for patients and caregivers. We share the latest and best information from the
Here are some places to start reading - follow the links provided for the articles and web sites. Some are easy-to-read and intended for us as patients, but for specific topics and questions, some are very technical in nature. If you have more questions afterward, feel free to come back to Connect and ask - with over 1000 members, you will most often get a response.
The MAC & Bronchiectasis group on Mayo Connect is an ongoing support group, by and for patients and caregivers. We share the latest and best information from the
Here are some places to start reading - follow the links provided for the articles and web sites. Some are easy-to-read and intended for us as patients, but for specific topics and questions, some are very technical in nature. If you have more questions afterward, feel free to come back to Connect and ask - with over 1000 members, you will most often get a response.
Hello and Thank You fir the articles and posts. i was just on a course of high dose zythromax and my top symptoms have abated. Some of this info is very intimidating but i am going with knowledge is power. i have a lot to learn on this healing journey and glad there are guides along the way.
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Linda,
STRESS: As we all know, in certain circumstances, reducing that stress for many is nearly, sometimes, impossible.... but it must be reduced. How women with children, especially young children and other family members that require their care and attention..... let alone their own, I believe causes much stress if they are not able to find ways or help themselves reduce it. (P.S. Bronchiectasis affects more women from what I have read, if that is correct?)
MY STORY: My belief is that stress, unrelenting stress for a good period of time, (which can and does lower ones immune system) greatly contributes to developing an infection with or without Bronchiectasis and was one of the main causes for my full blown Bronchictasis as well as a poor diet during an extremely stressful period, and then the straw that broke the camels back.....blowing leaves away from the house foundation and not knowing to wear a mask.
QUESTIONS: If you have time to reply. Thanks
Are you a trainer of some sorts? Like weight/strength trainer etc.?
Was there a specific type of diet you followed, follow?
Have you had more than one MAC/MAI flare-up?
Hello, I am New to this forum. I also am not accustomed to blogs and posting. Are there any virtual groups being offered? And cont ED re life with MAC? I am in the process of getting the dx put all symptoms and CAT point to MAC.
The MAC & Bronchiectasis group on Mayo Connect is an ongoing support group, by and for patients and caregivers. We share the latest and best information from the
Here are some places to start reading - follow the links provided for the articles and web sites. Some are easy-to-read and intended for us as patients, but for specific topics and questions, some are very technical in nature. If you have more questions afterward, feel free to come back to Connect and ask - with over 1000 members, you will most often get a response.
I usually suggest people start here, because like "cancer" or "arthritis", a MAC diagnosis can mean many things:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/macntm-is-different-for-everyone-treatment-might-be-different-too/
Here is a great article to start understanding the mechanics of MAC (often called NTM):
https://www.ntminfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NTMSupplementalGuide.pdf
Here is a discussion topic that contains a lot of helpful links:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/resources-for-the-abcs-on-bronchiectasis-and-mac-ntm/
Here is one specifically about inhalers:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-anyone-else-confused-about-all-those-inhalers/
I hope this isn't overwhelming, and gives you some idea of what to ask next.
Sue
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2 ReactionsHello and Thank You fir the articles and posts. i was just on a course of high dose zythromax and my top symptoms have abated. Some of this info is very intimidating but i am going with knowledge is power. i have a lot to learn on this healing journey and glad there are guides along the way.
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