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I am wondering if anyone knows what a Good colony count would be. I’ve looked all
Over the internet for the answer. My infectious disease doctor at Mayo called me last week
And said my sputum test grew 9 colonies which was improved from 14 last month. So, would a healthy person grow any colonies? How does 9 look for good results?
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@pinktower That is an excellent question! The most I had was two colonies, that may be why my dr has not put me on the BIG 3 antibiotics, but rather; 10 day monthly ones to keep it at bay. Hopefully someone else will have an answer to your question. In the meantime; I will hunt for the answer. Are you on antibiotics?
Yes. I am on Ethambutol, Rifampin, Clarithromycin. I have severe Crohn’s. I was able to start Remicade in January. I honestly think Remicade has helped my lungs as much as it has helped my Crohn’s. The doctors at Mayo had told me it probably would. Remicade has given me my life back.
@pinktower That is great news! Hmmmm, maybe the Remicade could be useful in treating mac???? So glad to hear you have relief from the Crohn's. Are you tolerating the three mac meds alright?
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@pinktower my doctor said we human are a good incubator lol. You may want to take a good good probiotic to give your body good bacteria to fight the bad one. I take Dr Ohirra’s professional probiotic that I order directly from him on the internet.. Take care!
Nick