long term linezolid

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I don't have cf, I have bronchiectasis, but I have had mycobacterium abscessus for 2 years, and intermittent pseudomonas, so many of the threads here are very relevant and useful to me. I've had various iv regimes and am currently on imepenem and tigecycline with azithromycin. I specifically want to ask for experiences people have had using linezolid. I've had it for short periods ( 4 weeks at 600 mg a day) and sense that it helps ( sensitivity is intermediate) My physician is very cautious about side effects (which I like) and he's reluctant for me to have it longer, he's particularly worried about optic neuritis.I've not had any visual problems, but do get peripheral neuropathy in my feet, which mostly wears off when I stop it, though I have some residual tingling. Apparently new guidelines for abscessus in cf are due to be released soon and will suggest longer term linezolid at 300 mg. I'd just be interested to know if people have taken it for long periods,what dosage? what monitoring if any of your vision have you had? have you had side effects? Just want to add that I'm in awe of all of you. I had good health till I was 50, can't imagine how you have lived with this since childhood and stayed so positive.
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