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Has anyone used Cefdinir?

Posted by bbeers @bbeers, 20 hours ago

Hi, I have MAC but had not started meds yet. This morning I coughed up blood so went to the ER. They consulted with my Pulmonary Dr. and he has prescribed Azithromycin and Cefdinir. I have seen the Azithromycin on here by people using it. Has anyone taken Cefdinir and if so any problems with it. They are treating me for Bronchiectasis. A little nervous about the meds, but don't have much choice. Thanks so much, this site has been so helpful to me over the past 2 years. Barbara

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detsdum | @detsdum | 2 hours ago

" A little nervous about the meds, but don't have much choice." YES, you do have a choice. A choice to take the drugs or not take the drugs. Educate your self on the disease and the drugs, this is a great place to start, learn all you can so that you can make an informed decision based on YOU, your body and your situation. We are all different. Personally I don't blindly accept what anyone tells me, even if they have a bunch of letters after their name.

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jnmy | @jnmy | 1 hour ago
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@detsdum

" A little nervous about the meds, but don't have much choice." YES, you do have a choice. A choice to take the drugs or not take the drugs. Educate your self on the disease and the drugs, this is a great place to start, learn all you can so that you can make an informed decision based on YOU, your body and your situation. We are all different. Personally I don't blindly accept what anyone tells me, even if they have a bunch of letters after their name.

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@bbeers Some people though, for various reasons, refuse antibiotic treatment. Perhaps it is a last resort option for them, but I do wonder what further damage is done in the meantime? This could be very individualized though and different for everyone perhaps. Regular CT scans would be important to monitor for any progression of disease.

Others on this site have used antibiotics and have had great outcomes. You could hopefully ask for another medical opinion.

I don’t have MAC to contend with at this point, however if you have additional flareups and have bleeding and the antibiotics are highly recommended, I’ve seen others on MAYO mention you could start the antibiotics and see how your body responds. Just a thought. Good luck with your decision making!

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Toni D. | @tcd518 | 1 hour ago

You know that, when you go to the ER or to see your pulmonologist, that "bunch of letters" after their name comes from years of education and training, right? And that that "bunch of letters" is the result of experience and specialized knowledge, not unfettered access to YouTube?

While as patients we have an obligation to educate ourselves about our condition, its possible treatment(s), and the long-term effects of our choices, we also have an obligation to acknowledge that our doctors may indeed possess superior medical knowledge.

My advice to @bbeers would be to talk with your doctor, ask many questions, and make a plan together to address your bronchiectasis and MAC before they worsen.

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