Mycobacterium

[Heaven20]

Just back from my regular respiratory hospital appt where I was told in a sputum test last year mycobacterium was found.I have bronchiectasis.

This explained why I was having episodes of coughing blood.

I had it back in 2021 but now I am to be monitored to see if it gone or not. Hopefully it's gone but if not more treatment is needed. Anyone have similar happen to them?, my doctor did say he has a few patients that are undertaking treatment.

[Ortho10]

I had this a few years ago.

If your symptoms are bad, ie. fatigue, sob, night sweats, blood in sputum, I would push for treatment.

It has made a massive difference to my quality of life.

[Heaven20 in reply to Ortho10]

It's good to hear a positive outcome. The junior doctor sitting in on my appt said 'you won't feel well on the treatment ' not sure that's the right thing to say to a patient.Thanks for your reply and I'm glad your well.

I just have to send a few sputum samples over the next couple of months as I had it back in 2021 and it cleared.

[Ortho10 in reply to Heaven20]

It is very difficult to pick up in a Sputum sample and quite a few need to be handed in.The other thing I should say is that my MRI scans showed lung nodules, which are also a sign of NTM infection.

Best of luck with your treatment.

[Heaven20]

Thank you, I had a contrast scan back in October and there wasn't anything like that showing so I'm hoping it's cleared, but best to be sure.

[Olivia-Dre-123]

Are u on treatment for it now x