Anyone from Canada?

Posted by amn17 @amn17, Sep 19, 2018

I would like to connect with anyone from Canada...

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Note from the Moderating Team
In addition to connecting with fellow Canadians here on Mayo Clinic Connect, you can also reach out to the

Bronchiectasis/NTM Organization of Canada
Esther Steinberg, Lead
Canada@ntminfo.org

See the contact information for Canada and other country support groups here: https://ntminfo.org/local-support-groups/

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the MAC & Bronchiectasis Support Group.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 23 5:33pm

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payette78 | @payette78 | Apr 23 5:54pm

In reply to @tevadog "What is a picture line. I have BE with MAC and another infection plus depression, anxiety..." + (show)

PICC line is peripherally inserted central catheter. Line inserted into arm that gets threaded through a vein to near the heart. Used to adminster IV meds. Infusions can be done at home with medical supervision and training. I am going to be getting antibiotics that way every 8 hours.

helpme33 | @helpme33 | Apr 23 7:03pm

Canadian Bronchiectasis/NTM Support & Education Group

helpme33 | @helpme33 | Apr 23 7:08pm

In reply to @tevadog "What is a picture line. I have BE with MAC and another infection plus depression, anxiety..." + (show)

I am the Canadian Bronchiectasis/NTM Education and Support Group Coordinator.
Message me and we can set up a time to have a phone call.

Esther

tevadog | @tevadog | Apr 24 12:06am

In reply to @payette78 "PICC line is peripherally inserted central catheter. Line inserted into arm that gets threaded through a..." + (show)

I'm so sorry. Is this for bronchiectisis or it's infections. What is this concern?

payette78 | @payette78 | Apr 24 8:01am

In reply to @tevadog "I'm so sorry. Is this for bronchiectisis or it's infections. What is this concern?" + (show)

NTM infection, specifically mycobacterium abscessus (similar to MAC but a different bacterium). M. abscessus is difficult to treat because it is resistant to a lot of antibiotics but hitting it with 3 IV ones initially is standard from what I have read. Also have bronchiectasis.

payette78 | @payette78 | Apr 24 8:55am

In reply to @fingerlessknitts "Hi I’m also in Canada 45 miles north of Barrie on the shores of Georgian Bay..." + (show)

My dad grew up in Midland. Love Georgian Bay.

mholm | @mholm | Apr 24 11:16am

Thanks

payette78 | @payette78 | Apr 24 11:40am

In reply to @helpme33 "I am the Canadian Bronchiectasis/NTM Education and Support Group Coordinator. Message me and we can set..." + (show)

Esther can you post the Canadian group meeting info here?