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Abscessus - not coping well with treatment

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 1 1:17pm | Replies (24)

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Hang in there, it gets better. I also had nausea & very poor appetite. I did Boost vanilla shakes made by myself in my blender, Boost high protein (green cap bottle) & a cup of vanilla ice cream. After about a month of basically force feeding myself & taking 1/2 tablet phenergan for nausea, I started using less phenergan & slowly improved & eating multiple *small meals per day now. When I don't have energy to cook I pick up some pre-made meals at Sprouts Market or Market street. I am single & finding energy to cook is a goal every day for me. But, I do steam organic fresh vegetables in my steamer. Especially organic pre-washed spinach, asparagus, zucchini. I eat eggs frequently for protein value. Probably not healthy for me, but I found eating cereals with a little milk & the crunchy taste is my fav snack now with a cut up banana on top. Also like cottage cheese with crushed pineapple on top. KEEP TRYING with all different foods to see what texture & taste helps your taste buds. Good luck to you.

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Hi, After my first ID dr appointment yesterday, I am being admitted to the hospital tomorrow to start 2 IV drugs (Amikacin & Imipenem), & oral Linezolid. My diagnoses are M Abscessus, NTB Mycobacterial pneumonia, Achrombacter pneumonia, & Bronchiectasis with acute lower respiratory infection.
It is good to hear your positive comments and suggestions regarding your treatment plan.
Hope it is a good day for everyone.