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by tlee59, Mar 13, 2008 05:03PM
Thank you for your response to my biopsy dilemma. The response from AFPL came back and I received a call from my surgeon Tuesday afternoon, the samples came back positive for both histoplasmosis and silicosis (I had an appointment yesterday with my Pulmonologist). From what I was told these are new, active conditions and have started treating the histoplasmosis with Itraconazole (I've also been referred to an infectious disease Dr). I'm even more curious about the work connection with the histoplasmosis now. I live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida - not an area usually connected with this. However, in the journal I've kept from the beginning of this shows that the first week in December the building management company cleaned all the plants (an atrium type set-up with a three story opening in the center, I am located on the third floor). It was shortly after that I began getting sick. Also, I have Beau's lines on more than half of my nails that tie into the same time line.
As for the Silicosis, I have no idea where I would have been exposed to that. I have never been in an occupation (or hobby) that is connected with Silica dust.
Are you aware of any connection between histoplasmosis and silicosis? How can I locate an environmental hygienist?
Again, thank you for your time and advice.
As for the Silicosis, I have no idea where I would have been exposed to that. I have never been in an occupation (or hobby) that is connected with Silica dust.
Are you aware of any connection between histoplasmosis and silicosis? How can I locate an environmental hygienist?
Again, thank you for your time and advice.
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