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MAC in sinuses + lungs?

Posted by Brenda R. @brigby, Jul 12, 2018

Hi everyone! I’m looking for anyone else who has been diagnosed with MAC (abscessus) in their sinuses as well as MAC (avium) in their lungs? Thanks, blessings to all, Brenda

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Jul 12, 2018

Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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Jane S. Brown | @macjane | Jul 12, 2018
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@irene5

Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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Very interesting as two problem dental implants brought MAC diagnosis to me.

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Jul 12, 2018

Yes, that is VERY interesting. Thank you!

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Jul 12, 2018
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Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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@macjane May I ask what you did about those problem implants? I have seven. They all throb periodically, but one has throbbed continually since day one. If I knew then what I know now ... hindsight's a great thing.

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Jul 12, 2018
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Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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@irene5 I need a molar implant.

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Jul 13, 2018
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@irene5

Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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@windwalkerMy response to that would be, why? When you smile would anyone notice a space? If you are vain then go ahead, but I would not recommend titanium. As Katherine would have said “do your due diligence.” And, they are pricey! My insurance didn’t cover any of it, and MAC was my “reimbursement.” I do believe I had it prior to the implants though due to my losing weight. An angry kindergarten friend had knocked my front teeth out, and the dental repairs for that were invasive as well. One molar ain’t so bad! I am very vain! Those TV aids about getting your smile back are accurate!

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ling123 | @ling123 | Jul 13, 2018
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Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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I have been missing one molar for over 40 years. Since it does not affect chewing much, I have no plans to replace it. I have heard problems with tooth implants.

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Jul 13, 2018
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Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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Smart girl!

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Jul 13, 2018
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@irene5

Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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@ling123 One missing molar I could live with. I had two bottom right pulled within 5 months of each other. I have to chew on one side which is ok I guess unless something goes wrong on that side. Sad part is, I don't think either of my molars needed to come out, I think the TMJ had my tooth roots inflamed. I feel this way because I still had TMJ going on and it then felt like the remaining teeth needed to come out. The pain was so bad, I think I might have agreed to let them pull them all out! (And I don't even have bad teeth)

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ling123 | @ling123 | Jul 13, 2018
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@irene5

Brenda I have only been diagnosed with it in my lungs. However we are looking into the possibility it is in my sinuses as well. I had several dental implants in 2015. I have never been so sick or had such horrible sinus issues/infections including debilitating migraines since those implants. My entire family is convinced my lung MAC is from my frequent invasive dental surgeries over time. I will let you know. Irene

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That sucks, @windwalker Terri. But I'm not sure why it would make your tooth roots inflamed. I thought this was inflamation of the jaw bones. Maybe I'm wrong.

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