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Starting MAC treatment with "big three" drugs: What to expect?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 8 5:56pm | Replies (192)Comment receiving replies
Just got diagnosed with MAI and bronchietasis last August 2021. Will see the infectious Disease Doctor Monday January 31. I am so scared and have terrible anxiety . I am 71 years old. I was told as you get older it gets so much worse . I am going to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. What can I do to relieve some of this anxiety?
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I am 80 years old, have been on the 3 antibiotic regimen for many years with little or no side effects. My MAC is very manageable. Trust that you will get the best treatment available.
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Hi i was full anxiety when i was told the horrible side effects of the treatment for mac but reading this blog it gave me hope that i could manage. They have good info and reading the experiences of others helps a lot. I will be starting in February the 3 meds and hopefully will do well.
Will update as i go. Having the bronchiectasis makes it harder to eliminate and it may come back. I can’t think that far i am just dealing with now and hoping the infection can be killed. Depending on your situation they may not treat right now. Your infectious disease doctor will let you know. I asked lots of questions and researched this infection to death. It helped to have a little knowledge before seeing the doctor. Wishing you the best. Miriam