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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.
@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