Natural remedies for MAC

Not necessarily - I have been prescribed a generic version of Symbicort, which contains 2 ingredients and not only helps my Bronchiectasis, but keeps my asthma well-controlled.

I think it depends on the sum of your symptoms and what your doc feels would be most useful.
Are you feeling well using Trelegy, or do you think you need something else?

Not necessarily - I have been prescribed a generic version of Symbicort, which contains 2 ingredients and not only helps my Bronchiectasis, but keeps my asthma well-controlled.

I think it depends on the sum of your symptoms and what your doc feels would be most useful.
Are you feeling well using Trelegy, or do you think you need something else?

I have been on Trelegy for 4 years prescribed by my pulmonologist. Are all bronchiactisis patients prescribed this?

@malambrit,@mmahlik
Just to pass on what I have read and know due to my experience so that you will be alert to watching all aspects of your health on this journey with BE.
Google: Do people with Bronchiectasis have yeast infections.
My experience. I had systemic Candida after a heavy bout of antibiotics, long before I was diagnosed with BE, and wine made my yeast infection, Candida, worse.
Not saying that you have a yeast infection, not saying that you will develop one, but just be aware of the possibilities of what we can possibly, not always and not everyone, develop for one reason or another on our BE journey.
I understand the enjoyment that wine brings.
Barbara

Hi Barbara, Before my BE/MAC diagnosis, I was going to a Functional doctor and I was tested for Candida and tested positive.... I know it has been counter productive. This week, I decided to cut back, not drinking at all during the week and allowing a glass Sat and Sunday. I do enjoy it, but it isn't something I HAVE to have. My excuse has been I DESERVE a glass after a long stressful day. But I DESERVE to live a long, healthier life!!!
Thank you for tour input! I am super glad I found this group!
I did have my IDD appointment Tuesday and the doctor wants me to go on the 3 antibiotics daily vs every other day. I am meeting with the Mayo IDD via zoom this coming Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!

Good decision, for a start and depending upon what you eat during the week. I'm a "hard noser" and my difficult personality side comes out with family when I want them to do what might be hard and not easy. Easy in the long run comes back to bite us. However, we all have to have a cheat once in a while. Absolutely.
So glad to have read your thinking, I DESERVE to live a long life. Yes, we also want to do right by ourselves for many, many reasons.!
My thinking is that Candida is a coating and the thicker the coating gets, builds up, the worse it is on the system and can make it hard to swallow if it grows. Does that make sense?
Interesting, most of the regular medical doctors say there is not a test for Candida. Wonder what test the Functional doctor did, do you know?
Unrelenting stress, stress that is in ones life day after day for long periods is what I believe for me, is one of the big factors that allowed my system to be weakened and vulnerable to this health problem. Sometimes we take on too much when we should find a way to lessen the burden, stress. Not always easy.
If you still have the yeast problem, does your IDD doctor believe or know that you have Candida? I would mention that to the Mayo Doctor and see what their thoughts are about the starting the antibiotics and the Candida, if you still have Candida.
Remember we know our bodies and routines better than the ones who only see us occasionally and doesn't live with us to know our life and routines. There is also the problem of facts lost in translation that make it difficult for both doctor and patient.
Hope some of this is food for thought for you and so hope you find your way to all the answers to your questions and thoughts.
Barbara

@malambrit,@mmahlik
Just to pass on what I have read and know due to my experience so that you will be alert to watching all aspects of your health on this journey with BE.
Google: Do people with Bronchiectasis have yeast infections.
My experience. I had systemic Candida after a heavy bout of antibiotics, long before I was diagnosed with BE, and wine made my yeast infection, Candida, worse.
Not saying that you have a yeast infection, not saying that you will develop one, but just be aware of the possibilities of what we can possibly, not always and not everyone, develop for one reason or another on our BE journey.
I understand the enjoyment that wine brings.
Barbara

Hi Barbara, it seems we have lots of similarities. I too had a systemic yeast infection about 25 years ago. I'd get a migraine 2-3 x week. Wheat and/or sugar would "cure" the migraine--i.e. I was addicted to them. Booze of any type also triggered the headaches. I stopped eating wheat and sugar, stopped drinking, and the migraines "magically" went away.