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@alleycatkate

Hi Arlo @equanimous. I just noticed your post about Pseudomonas. If I may stick my nose into your Dr's recommendation, it is my understanding that it is important to treat it early so that it does not colonize and become chronic. Pseudomonas can become almost impossible to eradicate if that happens. I'm not sure how long I had mine but my new pulmo tested and the culture came back as a heavy infection of Pseudo. I took Cipro for 10 days and Tobi inhalation for 2 weeks and feel like a new person. I'm not sure if it is gone although it has not shown up yet in sputum testing but it was a minimal treatment. I've had Bronchiectasis and MAC for about 6-7 years if not more and have never considered any antibiotic treatment....I think Pseudomona Aeroginosa is a whole different story. Maybe a second opinion might be useful??? Also...be cautious if you go ahead with Cipro as it can have a negative irreversible impact on ligaments.....do not exercise while using it.
My best to you,
Kate

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Hi Kate,
I cannot take Cipro due to experiencing those very horrid side effects. Intense knee/leg pain after just one dose! So bad, it woke me out of a deep sleep. My dr feels as long as my condition continues to be stable, it is okay not to treat. The positive lab result was quite a while ago. I've had no increased cough, fever, fatigue, weight loss, etc. If anything, my cough has improved since I am diligent about nebulizing with 7% saline & Aerobika plus using compression vest, doing regular exercise and eating a mostly plant based diet, thinking positive - all of which, I honestly believe, are largely responsible for my (knock on wood!) stable condition. This stuff is not easy to figure out. But, thanks to this group, there is much strength in our numbers! All the best to you, too, Kate!