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Has anyone ever been cured of MAC?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 9 9:07am | Replies (62)Comment receiving replies
Ina, I consider antibiotics “cruel and unusual punishment” to force upon oneself; occasionally justifiable but to be avoided if possible. If nebulizing 7% saline won’t do the trick and one must use the microbe assassins I would take measures to offset damage to ones’ Microbiota. A probiotic pill might help. I rely mainly on fermented foods, chiefly kimchi and sauerkraut, some from the refrigerator case at the grocery, but predominantly my own creation.
I enjoy a quiet satisfaction when I realize I have have a “hands on” role in creating my own health supportive foods. Don
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I appreciated your post, as I'm also against using antibiotics any longer than necessary and am just starting the 3 antibiotic regimen while nebulizing with 7% saline and eating lots of fermented foods. Feeling pretty good! I'm curious about your experience: Did you stay on the drugs for a full year or did you stop sooner and just keep the MAC at bay with your nebulizer routine? I'm all for going that route once I test negative for MAC after a month or so of antibiotics. My UCSF doc says to stay on the meds for a year after my sputum is negative for MAC, but I can't imagine doing that to my body... Especially if the 7% saline solution will work.
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