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Bronchiectasis: New Diagnosis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (382)

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@alleycatkate

@jweisser @auntnanny I so agree with Auntnanny about Mayo! I have been mentally tortured since diagnosis (6 mo's ago) as I was told nothing..NOTHING about the disease, by my pulmonologist, other than I had it. So I finally got to Mayo this past week and the Dr. smiled at me and said "so you filled in the blanks". It is indeed scary when you do not know what is happening to your body and how to react and treat it. Do yourself a Huge favor and see someone you can trust at either Mayo or maybe New Jewish Health. I feel as though I have my life back now. Mine are mild cases of MAC and Bronchiectasis but I feel confident on how to proceed. These people are professionals that will get to the bottom of your issues and help you with the best treatment plan. Will your insurance plan cover Mayo and can you get there? They work as a team there instead of picking a specialist here and there as was Aunt Nanny's experience....and then winding up questioning who to believe and who's opinion to follow. Just my thought on it as I hate to see you continue along with such uncertainty. Kate

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Kate, Thanks for the message. Yes I can get to Mayo in Rochester, my two sisters will go with me and my husband will stay home and take care of the animals. I will do the breathing test Monday in Rapid City then see how soon I can see a local Pulmonologist, if it's not going to be soon for the Pulmonologist, my PA will send me to Mayo. One of my sisters has gone to Mayo with her husband numerous times so she knows what places to stay and all the procedure. There are times I feel almost human than the fatigue hit and I could just crawl in a hole. Janice

@alleycatkate excellent advice, Kate.