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@pamelasc1

Hello – I am writing to see if anyone who has had MAC, pseudomonas and bronchiectasis (like myself) for more than 6 years has ever gone through a period of night sweats. And if so, whether they eventually go away. Mine began about 6 weeks ago and they are nightly, waking up with the sheets drenched and my pajamas drenched. Aside from this, I am feeling quite well, with my lungs more or less clear for the time being. My GP feels that it may be a result of the MAC and low immunity, though I am having some blood work done to rule out other issues. Thank you for any information. Pamela

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@pamelasc1 I am sorry you are experiencing these symptoms. Notwithstanding the possibility of hormone issues of menopause I will tell you that yes I have had night sweats and other constitutional symptoms happen due to my MAC and bronchiectasis diagnosis. Since being on the MAC meds plus Arikayce this has become a nonissue. Hoping your doctor can get some answers for you. irene5

Hi Pamela - I can tell you that I had night sweats while my infection was at its worst, and for months afterward. Also, throughout my life I have had them whenever I have any kind of infection, including a cold or bronchitis. I still get them periodically, and treat them as a sign that I need to "double down" on saline nebs and airway clearance because some kind of germ is poking at me.
Sue

Hi Pamelasc..have you had a recent sputum done and culture grown, too see what’s going on..I too have all 3 bacteria...Pseudomonas is a tricky bacteria....and/or a recent CT scan.. to see your lungs progress..this way you will no for sure

Hi Pam. Yes, I suffered from night sweats for several yrs when I had active mac and pseudomonas going on. Now that those have cleared out and test negative; the sweats are gone. I have been several years free of night sweats, but I do turn the a/c on most of the time at night because I breathe better and sleep better in chilly air. I remember how miserable it used to be though, so you have my sympathy. Hopefully, yours will pass before you know it.