TB Test

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11-21-2005, 08:04 PM
Commando_Barbi

TB Test

Any docs in the house right now? I just got back from 3 months in the Middle East and had a TB test done today to make sure I was ok. One of our guys that flew on Qatar Air.....tested positive.

Usually after I have a TB test....I have a little red dot....but no welt. This time I have a big red (size of a quarter) welt. It's been a few hours. Could this mean I've been exposed?????
11-21-2005, 08:20 PM
Panzerfaust

From my experience in the health care field, what you have described would suggest you tested positive for TB.
11-21-2005, 08:24 PM
Commando_Barbi

I got the test at 10 am....and its 630 now. Thats what I think. I'm all freaked out right now. Isn't it too soon for the results to hit?
11-21-2005, 10:28 PM
BG

Welcome back, hope you test turns out negative , good luck. :wg:
11-21-2005, 10:57 PM
Panzerfaust

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commando_Barbi

I got the test at 10 am....and its 630 now. Thats what I think. I'm all freaked out right now. Isn't it too soon for the results to hit?

No it is not to soon, its nothing for you to worry about, just go ahead and call you rhealth care provider and let them know unless you wanna wait until the scheduled check.
11-21-2005, 11:18 PM
Alex2

Welcome back CB! I hope your test turns out negative. :)
11-22-2005, 07:22 AM
Commando_Barbi

Quote:

Originally Posted by muriloninja

No it is not to soon, its nothing for you to worry about, just go ahead and call you rhealth care provider and let them know unless you wanna wait until the scheduled check.

Its even bigger today.....just bigger than a quarter. I'm going straight to medical this morning. Sigh
11-22-2005, 07:36 AM
damiongage

Good luck....and welcome back
11-22-2005, 08:55 AM
Maraxus

Hey CB great to see you.
11-22-2005, 10:14 AM
Kärnfysikern

Welcome back :)

What is TB??
11-22-2005, 02:40 PM
Commando_Barbi

Thanks Johan...TB is Tuberculosis.

I went in today and they said it was too soon to tell. There's only one border on the inflamation and it needs two to be measured. I dont care about me....I'm just worried Im contagious.

I have to go back tomorrow and they will look at it then! GREAT!
11-22-2005, 11:32 PM
Neo

Good luck, hun!
11-26-2005, 10:08 AM
Animal Cracker

Welcome back!
11-26-2005, 10:11 AM
Commando_Barbi

Thanks and oh an update...they say my test is negative. I'm going back in about 8 weeks or so to get another test to make sure I didn't contract anything from the 30 Sudaneese refugees that were on my flight from London to Chicago!
11-26-2005, 02:47 PM
Elysium

You were in London?
11-26-2005, 03:13 PM
Commando_Barbi

I flew through London on my way home. I was there for about 5 hours :( at Heathrow.
11-26-2005, 03:40 PM
Elysium

Was out to see my Dad last week, Heathrow is a 30 minute drive from his. Ohwell.
11-26-2005, 05:03 PM
DNoMac

Barbie- I've had a TB test before as well and I could have swore it was supposed to swell up. If I remember correctly they put it in the forearm and it leaves a little bump under the skin. TB in Qatar....damn TCN's...
11-26-2005, 05:16 PM
jerseyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commando_Barbi

Thanks and oh an update...they say my test is negative. I'm going back in about 8 weeks or so to get another test to make sure I didn't contract anything from the 30 Sudaneese refugees that were on my flight from London to Chicago!

Well that's good news anyway. Now at least you can breath a little easier. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
11-27-2005, 12:47 AM
Anna Bollick

Hmmm... it did sound positive, according to your description. Generally I think a 3cm induration is considered positive indication of exposure.

Exposure does NOT mean you have contracted or will contract TB. It simply means your body has produced antibodies to the TB baccillus. This could be due to exposure to TB or to frequent TB skin tests, which can sensitize you as well.

Next time you are offered, or required to receive, a TB skin test, be sure to tell the physician or other health care provider about your reaction to this one. They might decide that you should not be tested in the future.

Love
Anna