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Have COPD & Bronchiectasis. Fighting Nocardia & Pseudomonas

Posted by deb65 @deb65, Aug 10, 2023

Does anyone know the difference between nocardia and pseudomonas? I also have bronciotass (sorry bad spelling) I also have lupus and copd. Been trying to find a med that will kill the nocardia and pseudomonas but it's becoming quite difficult and I'm really tired of it all. I'm also on oxygen.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 10, 2023

Welcome to Mayo Connect, where many of us understand exactly what you mean when you say +"...I'm really tired of it all..." We are patients and caregivers who have also been there, or are there now.

What is the difference between nocardia and pseudomonas? Both are bacterial infections that attack people with weakened immune systems. Both are treatable with antibiotics, but several tries may be needed to find a combination that works and that you can tolerate. Some of the antibiotics may need to be delivered by IV, and some courses of treatment can take from several weeks to many months.

Have you seen a doctor who specializes in treating infections specifically?
Sue

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deb65 | @deb65 | Aug 15, 2023
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Welcome to Mayo Connect, where many of us understand exactly what you mean when you say +"...I'm really tired of it all..." We are patients and caregivers who have also been there, or are there now.

What is the difference between nocardia and pseudomonas? Both are bacterial infections that attack people with weakened immune systems. Both are treatable with antibiotics, but several tries may be needed to find a combination that works and that you can tolerate. Some of the antibiotics may need to be delivered by IV, and some courses of treatment can take from several weeks to many months.

Have you seen a doctor who specializes in treating infections specifically?
Sue

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Hi Sue yes I am seeing one now. He had me give a sputum sample and I guess they are waiting for the bacteria to grow or something. I don't know what meds I'll be on . I've gone through two iv antibiotics so far cipra something and it didn't do anything as fas as getting rid of the bacteria. So impatiently waiting for a new plan. I hope it comes soon and thank you for your kindness.

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