Amikacin 8-12 weeks

@jamesthom101 Now that you have met with the ID doc, have some of your questions been answered?

Here is a current post by another member taking Amikacin -
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/abscessus-not-coping-well-with-treatment/
The good news is, the posters says they have now been up to working, which I know is one of your concerns. If you want to read about others' experience, at the top of this page, click on "MAC & Bronchiectasis." At our group's main page, there is a box called "Search discussions" where you can type "Amikacin" for a list of all discussions & posts mentioning the drug.

Tip: Look for fairly recent dates to find those currently using it.

You can also use this feature to find links to other discussions of interest, but this is not AI, so no long elaborate questions - just key words.

What other treatment(s) will you be starting?

Yes they have. Long road ahead. Cavitary so adding Amikacin. Should be starting treatment in October

Even though I’ve been on antibiotics, my CT scan has gotten worse. I now have multiple cavitations, some of them quite serious. I’ve seen another specialist, and it looks like I’ll probably need another bronchoscopy, a change in treatment, and IV amikacin. I’d also really like to know whether amikacin can help even when the cavitations are significant.

@jamesthom101 81 year old male, active, healthy, no meds prior to Mac. Had 2 large cavities. Azith, Ethamb, and IV Amikacin for 4 months and cavities closed significantly. No side effects from Amikacin. They should be checking your blood weekly for any abnormalities. I administered it at home with no problems. Nurse came weekly and changed dressing on Pic line and drew blood. Now on Arikayce and will do CT in Dec. No side effects so far. Good luck.