Why has my heaf test suddenly shown up?

[jax53]

Ove the years My Heaf test has shown up really strong, I can count the little puncture marks, but am Worried, Does this Mean I have TB?

Can anyone tell me something about this, I cannot find any suitable reading material, that will answer my question.

Am really grateful for any advice.

[HelenC Partner TB Alert]

Hi Jax53,

I would certainly be very suspicious of this. I cannot say whether it indicates TB or something else, but it suggests that your immune system is struggling with something. This is very much worth discussing with a doctor.

You will see that I have asked our previous heaf test enquirer for an update, hopefully they will reply. Either way though, do please speak to a doctor and let me know the outcome.

Best wishes,

Helen

[jax53 in reply to HelenC]

Hi, Helen Thank You, I have many illnesses PSA, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Scoliosis of the spine, Diastolic heart failure, Diabetes, the list is endless, I was told that my Chest Xray showed inflammatory changes, I thought this was due to the Psoriasis, But Thanks, I will certainly discuss it with my GP.see what he has to say.

[HelenC Partner TB Alert in reply to jax53]

I see, it is definitely worth highlighting this to your doctor then, as your health conditions would leave you more vulnerable to developing TB. Any condition that suppresses your immune system, such as diabetes, makes TB more likely.

Please let me know how you get on.

Best wishes,

Helen

[jax53 in reply to HelenC]

Thank You Helen, I will xx