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New Diagnosis of MAC/MAI & I'm scared

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 13, 2022 | Replies (349)
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@lorifilipek, Hi Lori. Not sure if I had mentioned it to you before or not, but I caught my mac in Tucson, Az. pretty sure from our hot tub. Arizona is one of our country's 'Hot Spots' for mac. Some other states are: Florida, California, Wisconsin, Hawaii, and I think New Hampshire. Well water is supposed to be void of mac in most cases. I don't know why that is. So, that is one blessing you can count.

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andyj | @andyj | Jan 20, 2019

Hi, Terri M and thank you for your participation as a mentor. I've just joined this forum, and am considering the antibiotic "big 3" treatment for MAC which was diagnosed approx. 6 months ago. Have read so many posts which describe concerns which I identify with, and am somewhat comforted to know that others are coping in many positive ways. Just the other day my infectious disease Doc asked about hot tub use! I find that the jets/hot water to be so therapeutic for arthritic spine etc (I'm 73 and fairly active) I hate to give that up! I live in CA, Monterey Bay, where it's often foggy/rainy and really enjoy a morning or late evening soak. Have you discontinued using a hot tub?

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