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Questions about treatment, alcohol and doctors in Phoenix
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 6, 2018 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
Hi Trissi,
I moved your message to the MAC & Bronchiectasis where you'll get more response to your MAC-specific questions. I completely understand that you have chosen to start taking the prescribed antibiotics for a few days to enjoy the holidays. Typically it is advised to not drink alcohol while taking any kind of antibiotic. See https://www.drugs.com/article/antibiotics-and-alcohol.html "In general, drinking any amount of alcohol while fighting an infection may not be wise, as it can lead to dehydration, interrupt normal sleep, and may hinder the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Also, some antibiotics have a specific -- and sometimes very dangerous interaction -- with alcohol."
I'm tagging a few other members to weigh in @windwalker @tdrell @ling123 @heathert @lindam272 and @joan912
Trissi, you also asked about specialists in Arizona. Please see these discussions
- Physician recommendation - Arizona Mayo Clinic https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/physician-recommendation-arizona-mayo-clinic/
- MAC & Bronchiectasis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/good-mai-diagnostictreatment-facilities/
You'll also want to follow these discussions to learn more about managing side effects and getting a second opinion.
- Have to start the big three https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/have-to-start-the-big-three/
- (MAC/MAI) MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM COMPLEX PULMONARY DISEASE/BRONCHIECTASIS https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mycobacterium-avium-complex-pulmonary-disease-macmai/
When were you diagnosed with MAC?
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Hi, Colleen! Thank you so much for all of the resources! I feel like I am part of the group already! I was diagnosed in November. Back in April, my chest CT showed many lung nodules and I was first checked for lung cancer. Then the pulmonary doctor did a Bronchoscopy and it showed I had Pseudomonas Aeriginosa (sp?). I was on a pic line for 2 weeks and a follow up x ray showed it was gone. As the culture continued to develop, Micobacterium Avium Complex was finally diagnosed. I am thankful to have found this forum!.