@ritapearl...I have had anemia since my MAC infection in 2013. While the MAC is in remission, the anemia continues as well as very low PTH (parathyroid hormone) which likely developed after all the prednisone treatments (according to my doctor of Chinese medicine). My pulmonologist has always said, "the MAC won't kill you, but the steroids will" Luckily, I've kept my lungs mostly clear with daily drainage and nebulizer treatments and so far avoided more oral steroids.