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This am I took an ibuprofen with my Ethambutol and Azithromycin and other than a few moments later in the day ( like 7+ hrs later), I didn’t get the bad headache like the days before.
I’ll wait til my next day off work before I try no ibuprofen again. Had such a better day!
Now off to see ophthalmologist in the am. Imagine this is to get a baseline? Surely Ethambutol would take time before doing any eye damage? Is it our eyes causing our headaches I wonder… I’ll be asking him/her about it.
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I’m on month 17 and so far eye exams have been good. Best of luck!
Ok tomorrow morning is ophthalmologist appointment. Silly me. I’ll ask about headaches tomorrow. And yes, I took an hour to drive there and back with my husband. He is very happy with me. Maybe this disease or treatment is affecting my brain….
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I started Ethambutol first also. The headache diappeared then added Azithromycin 3x a week. Did ok M-F but weekends i was in bed with cramping that lasted 24 hours.
Contacted my pulmonologist and ID that I cannot tolerate the drug course. Both said to stop, do regular airway clearance and chest CTs every 6 months. I also asked my pulmonologist to order the Vest and pul rehab.
Of course I am scared my lungs will get worse. I have difficulty with drugs.
Good Luck!