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Hi all. I am new here. I was told yesterday that a baseline blood i had over 4 weeks ago shows I am t-stop positive and have TB. I am in total shock. went to see my GP today but he has just referred me onto a TB nurse as he "dosnt know enough to answer any of my questions"

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Flowergirl84 I have recently been in the same situation so understand how you are feeling. The usual process is to be referred to a TB Consultant or clinic but the nurse will know how it all works in your area.

Feel free to ask any questions. I am in the early stages of treatment so might not have the answers but there are others here too who might be able to help.

Please remember that you are not alone.

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Hi Flowergirl84, Speaking to a TB Nurse is a good place to start - in my experience they are usually happy to speak to you before your first appointment. The TB Alert website, thetruthabouttb.org is another good place to get general TB info.

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