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Diagnosed with MAC but not being treated

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (100)
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@deborahwolf

@alleycatkate I do consider myself fortunate to not be on medication. I did see an infectious disease doctor who recommended treatment but didn’t push when I expressed my concern about the medications and preference to take a watch and wait approach. Hopefully it is the right call.
I did not receive any information or recommendations for lung clearance.

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janovr | @janovr | Feb 16, 2019

@alleycatkate I was treated too soon by a local doctor using 1 sputum test. Unfortunately, I did not get a second opinion and started on the meds. I was so ghastly nauseated from the meds, lost 40 pounds in 3 months. Changed doctors.... no meds, watch for signs.
3 years later still fine, moved to another state. New doctor believes in the same approach.
YAY 2 opinions!

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