Mac + lung cavity

Posted by bevmac @bevmac, Jun 24, 2020

my 3 centimetre cavity has healed in 16 months with the 3 antibiotics - both shocked and delighted. Preventative medicine doctor assisted my immune system cope - also recommended a vegan diet for last 9 months.

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judyhodgern | @judyhodgern | Sep 9, 2020

In reply to @heathert "@judyhodgem strepfen are the best, strepsils and neurofen together, fantastic." + (show)

Thx Heather!! I know what strepsils are but what are the other two (strepfen and neurofen)and how do you get them? They sound like lozenges also. Thanks so much—judy

irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Sep 9, 2020

@judyhodgern Yes Judy, I am on Arikayce. I started at the beginning of June. I had some major side effects in the beginning, but now it is just lots of coughing, sore throat, voice that comes and go, body aches, and mild headache. I also had to have a radical hysterectomy on 9/18 so I took a one week break which the company was aware of- the coughing made my bladder angry! I am quite hopeful the Arikayce plus the other meds will cure the MAC. Popsicles sound awesome. I consume Italian lemon ice and Friendly’s vanilla bean ice cream like it’s my job! irene5

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Sep 9, 2020

In reply to @irene5 "@judyhodgern Yes Judy, I am on Arikayce. I started at the beginning of June. I had..." + (show)

Hi Irene! I hope that you are recovering nicely from your surgery. Many hugs my friend.

irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Sep 9, 2020

In reply to @windwalker "Hi Irene! I hope that you are recovering nicely from your surgery. Many hugs my friend." + (show)

@windwalker Thanks Terri. I am beyond grateful! Irene🤗

judyhodgern | @judyhodgern | Sep 9, 2020

In reply to @irene5 "@judyhodgern Yes Judy, I am on Arikayce. I started at the beginning of June. I had..." + (show)

Hi Irene I like the suggestion of the Italian ice and the ice cream works on my IBS so I can’t eat it but the ice goes down nicely!!

heathert | @heathert | Sep 9, 2020

In reply to @judyhodgern "Thx Heather!! I know what strepsils are but what are the other two (strepfen and neurofen)and..." + (show)

Hi @judyhodgern They are called Strepfen, and are a mix of strepsils and an anti inflammatory med mixed together in a lozenge, straight to the throat, a miracle worker. I think you can get them online.

irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Sep 10, 2020

In reply to @judyhodgern "Hi Irene I like the suggestion of the Italian ice and the ice cream works on..." + (show)

@judyhodgern So sorry about your IBS. I understand that. Irene

sharonp51 | @sharonp51 | Sep 10, 2020

In reply to @sueinmn "Room temperature water right after neb. I also have used Biotene lozenges, intended for dry mouth,..." + (show)

Where dies everyone get their nebulizing solution. I am finding Insurance does not cover it.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 10, 2020

Are you talking about 7% saline? If so, my Walgreens in South Texas and Minnesota have it for about $15 for 50 vials, but I need to let them know 5-7 days in advance because they don't keep it in stock. Many here get it on-line, for a similar price I believe. CVS here was much higher, and it is not available at our Walmart.
Sue