Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 and Jan, When I had my bronchscopy diagnosing bronchiectasis six years ago, I called my pulmonary doctor's nurse and mentioned that I was having night sweats. She told me to make an appointment with my opthamologist immediately and also have a liver function test. I was prescribed Rifamate Capsules and Ethambutol. I was unable to take the medications due to the side effects. I reported this to the doctor, and he said that I should stop them since he had not received all of my lab test results. I have a copy of my medical records. It mentions that mycobacterium fortuitum group was identified at the state health department. Both my pulmonary doctor and infectious disease doctor said that it is just a colonizer. I have talked to National Jewish Hospital in Denver, and they think that it should be treated. What type of test did you have that indicated that the MAC should be treated? What type of MAC do you have? Norma (Austin, Texas) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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