windwalker and all on tobramycin I'm writing to ask if anyone else is having trouble breathing after using tobramycin. I went to Mayo's and they tested me with one application of it and all seemed fine. After I came home and used it about 10 days, I really have trouble breathing. Hard to lie down at night and during the day I oftentimes have to just sit down. Am wondering if anyone else has this experience and if so, are there any suggestions. I know I need to take it but it is very difficult (and sometimes scary). If there are any suggestions, I would love to have them.
auntnanny, I am also on Tobramycin. I had problems with it also. I used for the first month and it was fine but I went back on it I had horrible experience with my throat and mouth. It was difficult to eat and swallow but I also have Sjogrens so it makes hard without saliva. But because I know for myself it is good for pseudomonas and Mac I just wanted to not give up. Spoke to the dr he said stop it and I did for a while. But when I saw him I explained that I really want it to work. He then told try it 7 days on and 7 days off and that’s what I’m doing. It’s working and I am determined to destroy this disease. From my experience talk to your dr and see maybe it’s something else is going on or you can work
Out a different way to use it. All the best
America —– I appreciate your reply so very much. I have written to Dr through Mayo portal and haven't heard back. I had asked him if maybe I could try 2 weeks on and 2 off. It is prescribed twice daily –I'm wondering how it would work for once daily???? Like you, I know I need it and want to try something to make it work. I went back on it last evening on my own but haven't had the nerve to use it again yet today. I will, though. Thank you.
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I’m sorry you’re going through a difficult time with Toby and God knows we are determined to win. Have you tried calling the nurse? I think it works faster. Also I only do once a day until I can tolerate it better. My doctor said it’s better than not doing it at all. But I always check with my doctor before I make any changes. I believe the best thing for moment is to speak to your dr or nurse especially since you are having difficulty breathing! We are all going to have a different reaction to Toby and some may be able to use it and some may not. So good luck.
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@auntnanny Hi Jan. Have you called your dr's office and reported this adverse effect of the tobi? This med can be dangerous I think, if it doesn't agree with you. Katherine went on it and she said it almost killed her. PLEASE call your dr tomorrow if you haven't already. Let them know what is going on. I am sorry it is giving you a fit. As you know, it has been a Godsend to me. Please keep me posted.
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