Really screwed!

Was supposed to start Entyvio, took my TB test. Tested positive for TB. Took another one last Wednesday, that too was positive. It's not in my lungs. It's somewhere else in my body. Saw the infectious DZ doctor today. Lots of tests to find where it is. How did I get this? I've been on Humira and just got off Simponi. Would have never known if I wasn't switching Meds.
So worried about my UC. Have to take Meds for the TB fior 6 months to a year😢
I'm really upset!
Faith

Hi Quincy!
I don't remember having any infection. I was kind Of surprised that I really never had even a cold. Been on 2 biologics in the last 3-4 years. Boy does time fly. I thought they made a mistake. The infectious DZ doc said I came in contact somewhere. Maybe one of my massage clients. I usually will not work on anyone with a cold. Mystery to me!!!!!

Thanks Quincy and noodles! Interesting articles. Having all kinds iof tests the next couple of weeks. Infectious doc said it can be in my colon. Had precancerous polyps recently. Now see a IBD specialist. It's very depressing. He said I shouldn't work(massage therapist) until we find out where it is. Do I tell my clients or not? If I do I probably will loose them.

I was told that the CDC here in Florida will be calling me. I guess they have to report any cases of TB . I'm licensed here and New York. Like my post says , I'm screwed. I wouldn't want to be massaged by someone who has TB. I guess I answered my own question. I'm not sure how others would feel.

Going to have to start on the rectal Meds I guess. Didn't need them while on the biologics. Here we go again.

You poor thing..let us know what happens..some people get such bad luck...

I can't imagine they would take away your license. While pulmonary TB is highly contagious, EPTB "does not spread easily to others" according to WebMD. The CDC describes EPTB as "rarely infectious."

Quincy, Had two blood tests done. Called Quantiferon- TB Gold.
They were done 3 weeks apart. Both came back abnormal positive.
Wish it was a mistake. I was so hoping. Now I have to deal with it.
This week I go for extensive blood and urine. Had all the basics already.
Waiting for my Two GI's to send over records. Failed to say , I was refered 8 months ago to a IBD specialist. Had 2 Colonoscopys that came back with polyps that were pre- cancer. Been having blue dye Colonoscopys every 6 months. Not fun! Now this.
Been doing loads of
research , maybe too much. You can make yourself crazy. If you have any input on this , I would love to hear.
Faith

Not taking out my colon unless it's an emergency. I know others have. It's just something I can't wrap my head around. Going to a specialist at this time. Having it checked regularly.
Going to take care of the TB and then go on Entyvio. That's my plan.
The bag thing also scares me. I'm a member of Entyvio Warriors on Facebook. The grafific pictures scare the crap out of me. No pun intended. If it comes to that, I'll have to deal. Not an option for me now.
Been off of Simponi for about 3 weeks. No blood or anything. I know there is 30 cm of inflammation. Always have the rectal Meds . Just emailed the IBD specialist for info on what do next. I'll take it from there.
Faith

Will do!