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Newly diagnosed with MAC and Bronchiectasis. I have questions!
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 29 6:10am | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Dear Loreofox80.
I am a 63 year old female and after putting it off for 4 years and 7 months (and I’m certain I had bronchiectasis and MAC for quite some time before diagnosis) I began the Big 3 yesterday. My doctor started me with the azithromycin. In two weeks, the ethambutal will be added and two weeks after that, rifampin. I have been definitely terrified of starting. My sister experienced vision problems after 17 months on the big three (from the ethambutal) so she stopped them all immediately. But my lungs have been seriously worsening the last five months so I am more than ready to begin tackling this aggressively.
All the best to you and I’m more than happy to answer any questions.
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@lucie0948 you are so brave! I think you should feel proud of making a decision to take action. There are so few certainties with these conditions and infections it can be hard to make choices and start new treatments. I wish you the best of luck and that you will maintain hope and stay brave through this next phase.