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@ccarter1004... I had a completely different experience with the antibiotics. 14 months on the Big 3 got rid of MAC. I've been free of it for 13 years. Any nausea was treated with ginger chews and ginger water. Now I am dealing with another deep lung infection with tobramycin and ciprofloxacin, alternating with azithromycin, alternating with IV antibiotic for 21 days. I take a nap after cough during postural drainage. I am retired and do my normal house chores with frequent breaks. I have added activities that help me rest, such as sewing , making jewelry, genealogy online, and puzzles. I listen to books on tape while lying down for postural drainage. On good air days, I spend one hour in my garden out of the sun. MAC made me retire since I could no longer work with children. I found other things to keep my mind busy. I hope you have a job working from home and are close to the hospital for IV infusions. My hospital is 60 miles away, but the trips were worth it for the great improvement in my lung health.

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Can you be set up to do the infusions at home? Which IV antibiotic do they have you alternating?

I am sorry you are still struggling with lung issues. I am retired but very active. Your MAC part of the story gives me hope. I have been doing too much reading and much sounds so dire.