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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 19 8:37pm | Replies (18)

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mechelp. Many of us know what you're going through. I have a long list of antibiotics that cause this awful situation. When I was first diagnosed I was seeing a local pulmonogist and he put me on the big 3. I was told to take all three on an empty stomach. I'm thin anyway and lost 15 pounds. I asked if we could alter the schedule, meds, etc. His comment was, either take it this way or not at all. Later on he said, "I don't think I can help you." There was no referral or any advice. This man had never given me one piece of literature on my diseases (Pseudomonas too) or about using nebbing for airway clearance. I left his office with my head down, not knowing what to do. Then I found this forum and through it I found a doctor 3 1/2 hrs away that gave me hope. He even said I probably should not even been put on medication. WOW!! My advice is to keep posting your questions and this forum of kind people with be happy to help. After almost six years I'm still learning. God bless you. Faye

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Thanks, Faye, for your comment. I am really frustrated, as I only weigh 85 pounds and certainly feel losing more weight due to so much medication would be detrimental to my overall health. I have two prescriptions from my pulmonary physician and two prescription from my infectious disease physician waiting to be picked up at the pharmacy. I am reluctant to purchase them and add four more medications to my daily medication routine (of which I take many). I know the doctors are just trying to help me, but I am pretty sure I don't want to add more medications to treat the side effects of the medications I am already taking.

In a sense he helped you escape him by saying ""I don't think I can help you." There was no referral or any advice." Glad you searched and found one who has given you hope.
Barbara