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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21, 2024 | Replies (9354)
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@mac5ia

In my 12 year MAC journey I have recently reached the stage where I must start medications. I have GI track problems when taking antibiotics. What types of nutrition changes have any of you made to tamp down the GI difficulties?

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Jo Ann K | @jkiemen | Jan 12, 2018

I have a banana every day, Yogurt (greek) and the Probiotic recommended by the National Jewish Center, I take my Rifampin on an empty stomach and the others with food

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nick52 | @nick52 | Jan 12, 2018

@jkiemen i’m curious what kind of  Probiotic is recommended by the National Jewish ?Center

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Jo Ann K | @jkiemen | Jan 15, 2018

Jarrow's Formula

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Jan 17, 2018

@mac5ia, Welcome to our online support community. I am so glad that you found us. Taking probiotics seems to be key for keeping your GI straight while on the antibiotics. You must wait two hours after and before you take your antibiotics to take the probiotics. Otherwise, the antibiotics just kill off the good bacteria before it can get into your system. Many have said that taking the rifampin on an empty stomach works best for them. You can tweak your medication schedule so that it suits your tolerance. I hope you have no trouble with it. What part of the country do you live? I like to keep track of where mac is rearing it's ugly head.

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