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The psychological aspect of dealing with bronchiectasis and MAC.

Posted by Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor @windwalker, Jun 20, 2018

Whenever there is chronic illness, depression, and other phychological issues like anger, and low self esteem can creep into your life. Is this normal? How do we deal with that? I'd like to invite a fellow member, @megan123, a retired social worker; to join this conversation.

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Oct 28, 2018
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Terri M, What kind of saline do you used? Is there a generic or brand name of that? Also,have not have any e-mails from the group in a while. Did I get disconnected to the group? I got a call from my ID doctor saying I got 100 colonies. She said she will put me back on meds. I don't fell like too but I have been felling sick and tired, shortness of breath. Sometimes my back hurts too. Thank you so much!! Cila

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@cila Yikes! 100 colonies! No wonder you aren't feeling so good. Do they know what specie of mac you have? I am on 7% sodium chloride made by Pari it is called HyperSal 7% sodium chloride.

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ameliar | @ameliar | Oct 28, 2018

I first felt relief that I did not have lung cancer, I next felt denial, I next felt mad, Now I feel scared!! I am going to a new pulmonary doc on Fri and I have lots of questions.

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Oct 29, 2018

@ameliar, I am glad that you are going to your doctor's appointment fully armed with a list of questions. My doctor loves that I do that. I hate that you are scared, know that I am here for you any time. My doctor told me that I can live out a full life with this disease provided that I stay on top of it; which I do religiously. Do you know the extent of your disease?

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