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Anyone have experience with bronchiectasis and Haemophilus influenzae?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 16, 2023 | Replies (22)
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@lauraadam2425

Hi, it's JJ or Jane. I have had mac for over a year and on the 3 big ones. I was wondering if anyone has had terrible itching, not a rash, just itching on different parts of the body. First started on hands then feet and legs, now on back and arms. What makes it worse is I am on blood thinner plavics for tia and leaves blood blisters when I scratch. Use cerave itch cream but often.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 16, 2023

Good morning - The Big 3 can bring on such a host of side effects, and itching does happen.
It can be a result of the Rifampin, or more seriously, it can mean one or more of the drugs may be affecting your liver. (Itching can be a symptom of impaired liver function.)
Have you brought it to your doctor's attention? Is your bloodwork being done frequently (at least every 3 months) to monitor live function?
Sue

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