Yes I do it all, doesn't matter anymore

@unicorn Yes! I believe that others have mentioned that symptom as well. Of course, you will need to alert your doctor. It is so comforting to know that you are not alone nor crazy! Wishing you better days.

 I suggest that you check all the secondary effects of medication you take or have taken. Get a doctor check up for your heart with a cardiologist to define what is wrong with your heart exactly.  All medication is hard for the liver.   If you have taken antibiotic

for 3 years your liver probably needs help. If you have a congested  liver that is also hard on your heart. It all work together.   I had arrhythmia since the age of 28  so do not panic with palpitation (heart racing) and then the doctor give me a pill to

control the rhythm and it wouldn’t work so I stop it. I am still alive after almost 40 years after. The Dr says 60% of the population live with some kind of arrhythmia.  It is important to get the diagnosis.  My husband has fibrillation but he uses the same

as me  Q10. (Antioxidant). Natural heart control rhythm recommended by my health Dr.(was a cardiologist before becoming a doctor with a more natural approach)  Q10  seem to do the trick we have normal rhythm.  I have some if I don’t use my Q10 for a while.

 It is unbelievable how those antibiotic causes damage to your body.  I am glad I never took it and maybe if a person doesn’t have bad effect from the bronchiectasis and the Mac a person should stay that way.  I have none of those effect  because I use natural

remedy. No problem breathing, no fatigue,  I got rid of the MAC also using my natural approach. so do we really need strong antibiotic??

@unicorn, if you are having chest pain, you really should get it looked into. I know having all of this really sucks and the last thing we need is one more health problem. Be sure you protect yourself by wearing a mask and gloves to any outing and especially at medical facilities. You will get asked why So you just tell them you can't afford to get sick. By wearing a mask you won't be affected by the overly saturated perfume on people around you. I use mine to keep cold air out of my lungs when I have to go outside. I also have one on at the gas station to keep gas fumes and exhaust fumes from entering my lungs and gloves on so i avoid germs on pump handles and door handles and any buttons on the gas pump. I think I get asked why I'm wearing my protection more from my doctors than from the General public. I've even had them tell me its not necessary, but I just go on doing my thing. So, Heres hoping we all have a healthier 2018! Take good care of you and come back with the good news of a healthy heart!
Becky

It is my understanding that MAC can not be “gotten rid of.” It can be stopped from continuing to colonize. When that happens you are considered “stable.” I am a fan of Q10, vitamin B, D, C, thistle for my liver and several others. Unfortunately, for all my vitamin expenditures I still ended up with MAC!

What is it someone said once? Maybe it was Katherine. I can’t remember. We wear a mask to protect ourselves from other people’s germs/illnesses. And it’s ok to tell people that. Most are very understanding.

@unicorn, Christa, not saying that yours is GERD, (acid reflux) but it certainly could be. Acid reflux caused heart palpitations in me. I was put on heart meds as a pre-caution. I got the reflux under control, and am now off the heart meds. Doing fine now. Sometimes the heart gets stressed if it is not getting enough oxygen and works overtime.

@joan I agree with you Joan! Medication can be worst then the Disease. Eat a goos diet and take natural product (consult a nutritionist or oesteopath) at least you won’t have all the secondary effect.  All medication is a trial and error (we are ginny pig)

so if it doesn’t work find something that works with less effect on your health! 

Fortunately, some of us are lucky to stay in the “watch and wait “ group. Unfortunately, some of us get “promoted” to the medication group.