TB

[abghari]

I am getting check for TB next week, but in the mean while i am concerned....My x ray showed spots and lines on the lower part of my lungs Dr. said it could be signs of TB b/c of night sweats and discomfort i have been having for the past 3 weeks...depending on the test results which i will take next week....This morning i saw mucous and blood in my stool! could that also be a sign or maybe something else?? just worried does anyone know what that might indicate??

[jason2008]

Hi there,

I have very similar symptoms as you do. I also did the x-ray before the TB test and saw nodules and streaks coming from it (for your information I have asthma as well). Then a CT scan was done and more nodules appeared, which were several surrounding a large one of size 2-3.5 cm approximately (which of course worried the day lights out of me and very alarming). A skin test was done and it was very positive (20 mm +), however I do not sweat or show other symptoms beside a chronic cough and shortness of breath (so they don’t think its active TB….active TB would show those symptoms with weight loss etc etc). Due to my age (26), non-smoker and pretty healthy, they are thinking latent TB for the time being, but more tests will need to get done. I am also very nervous. Hope its latent TB and not lung cancer. (its definitely been keeping me up)


Think positive, and keep me posted on your prognosis.

[abghari]

Thank you for sharing your story...since i have posted this my test result has come back positve( 11 mm). They still waiting on the x-ray results from the radiologist to determine between active TB or a latent TB.... I don't know what to expect at this point :( , and I will keep you in my prayers hope everything goes well with you ....keep in touch
best wishes;
afriend

[jason2008]

Thank you very much! Its nice to know that your not the only one worrying about these issues. I will also keep you in my prayers, in the meantime just relax and don't worry too much, I am sure everything will go well.

best wishes,

jason