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@dkuhni

I am in my fourth month of medications for MAC (Rifabutin 150MG, once daily; Ethambutol HCL 400MG, twice daily; Clarithromycin 500mg, twice daily). I have been able to function, but for the last month I have been experiencing pain in my joints, muscles, and generally throughout my body. Has anyone else experienced these side effects? What did you do? Thank you.

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@dkuhni, Hi and weclome to this forum of great poeple. You will find knowledeg and support here. So feel free to ask lots of questions and share your experiences. I am wondering if you have been tested for rheumatoid arthritis. It seems there may be a connection with these 2 diseases alots of us have both. I use Tylenol, advil, or aleve for body aches. I get bad head aches and will use excedrine migraine first then go to prescription. But I should say that you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding anything. Over the counter meds can have the same ingredients and be called something diffferent. So better safe and ask your pharmacists. They are happy to help! Take care for now!
Becky

Hi! Thanks for your experience and advice. I will follow up with my doctor. Dee Kuhni