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@bnthorson

My first positive biopsy was 2002, I was a symptomatic. Got sick in 2005, medicated 2 years. 5years later , 2012, again symptomatic and medicated for 18 months. Had pneumonia and other infections in between. Had positive sputum Jan 2019, but minimal symptoms. July 2020 symptoms returned along with another strain of MAC, MRSA, and aspergillus. So that was 6 years. During those breaks I felt very good! Started MAC meds in August 2020. I am not feeling as well as I did the last two times at all, but I am that much older too. My breathing, fatigue, lethargy and significant weight loss are new to me. Due to have a bronchoscopy in the fall.
Thank You for all the info in your experience and knowledge, it is very helpful. I had no support my first two rounds.
Take care

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Oh wow - you've had a rough time @bnthorson .
Yes the fatigue and lethargy are something else!!! I was almost bedridden for more than 2 years, But I'm pacing myself back into the world with the help of a physiotherapist -- and anyone else I can get some help from.
You've got support from me bn (sorry don't know your first name) -- and many people on this site are a really wonderful help
Annie