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This is a link to previous discussions about gut pain and the Big 3. Perhaps you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544077/

Discussion: Stomach issues after taking antibiotics for 15 months:(

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: 1 day ago

I’ve been on clofazimine for 3 months now. Bothered my stomach for the first month or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519290/

Discussion: Have you had a wedge resection?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 4 9:15am

Hi there, I cannot remember what dosage I was on but I took the big 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487426/

Discussion: MAC Medication Side Effects

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 20 1:58pm

@peterstl I can relate with your feelings and dealing with the stomach and nausea feelings. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1416535/

Discussion: Starting BIG 3 tonight ….

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

My guess is that the Big 3 cause inflammation of our intestines, and since our intestines...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1398414/

Discussion: Anyone notice a change in abdominal girth while on MAC meds?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Sep 21, 2025

I am currently not on medication because after I took the big 3, the MAC returned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354789/

Discussion: Anyone Referred To National Jewish Health Due To Intolerance To Meds?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

You do NOT need to avoid calcium foods while taking the Big 3 - using the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321969/

Discussion: MAC big 3 meds dietary restrictions

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jun 6, 2025

Hello, I’m new to the forum as I was recently diagnosed with a MAC infection and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306477/

Discussion: Did your MAC symptoms improve once you started Big3?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: May 17, 2025

Happy to elaborate! I was diagnosed as an incidental finding on a CT of the chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268640/

Discussion: Life while being treated

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 28, 2025

Hello Bonnie. I am going into 3rd month now on the Big3. Very few side affects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226109/

Discussion: Starting Big 3.. suggestions on how to take them.

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

I started the big 3 yesterday morning. I took a probiotic an hour before taking rifampin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193357/

Discussion: Time of day to take big 3

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for responding, that’s so nice of you. I have had MAC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166077/

Discussion: enormous sputum clearance all the time

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

I started the Big 3 in Dec. after one of my CT scans showed deterioration. Thus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074266/

Discussion: How MAC patients have tolerated taking the 3 antibiotics

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: May 25, 2024

I see you posted this two years ago. Can you tell me if after getting off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063934/

Discussion: How MAC patients have tolerated taking the 3 antibiotics

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: May 7, 2024

Hi, yes I took the big 3 antibiotics including the Amikacin. Well it will affect your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975824/

Discussion: has anybody taken azithromycin and amikacin

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Hi, I started the big 3 in October. I take the azithromycin on empty stomach two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974619/

Discussion: Pulmonologist versus Infectious Disease Dr

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

Hi Pam, My Mayo doctor said to raise the head of my bed 4-6" off the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962806/

Discussion: Need help with gut issues - feeling discouraged.

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I have been on the big 3 since last Aug and get light headed. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828267/

Discussion: MAC Big Three Side Effects

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

I completely understand. I have been on the Big 3 for over a year. Are you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716077/

Discussion: Starting MAC treatment with "big three" drugs: What to expect?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jun 10, 2022

Garry: You are right. It's more like a CT scan will show if the MAC is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66759/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jan 25, 2020

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