Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 That is why they test you for it before you take it says all over the med, and doc tells you about it Kathy [ ] TB- for Stan Stan, here's an article that may interest you. Sue Risk Of Tuberculosis From Arthritis Medication Examined ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) — Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Most TB cases develop as a result of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients before initiating anti-TNF treatment. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090630163154.htm ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yes, Stan's doctor did test him for it, and I believe is treating him before prescribing Enbrel. Sue On Jul 3, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Kathy wrote: > That is why they test you for it before you take it > says all over the med, and doc tells you about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks, I read the article. I go in this Monday to find out what the GP wants to do. Blood test, complete, that was an hour drive to do it. This is so much fun! Stan, Seattle, lots of sun! Sent: Friday, July 3, 2009 10:49:22 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [ ] TB- for Stan Stan, here's an article that may interest you. Sue Risk Of Tuberculosis From Arthritis Medication Examined ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) — Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis  factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis  (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as  rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease,  psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Most TB cases develop as a result  of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities  worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients  before initiating anti-TNF treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hi Stan: I am glad you are still having sunny days. I hope you make out good with your T.B. test.  I hope I never have to go on biologic's. I tested positive for T.B. when I was 32. I went under treatment because of my age. I became allergic to both RX's they gave me. I took them for maybe 2 weeks.  I know my Rheumy said if I ever go on the biologic's I would have to see a disease specialist Dr., be restested for the T.B. I know I would never risk getting full blown T.B. in either my lungs or bones. For me, it will never be a choice. I pray that all the R.A. meds. I take now, continue to work good for me.  Thinking of you, and wishing you good luck on all the blood work you had done.  Enjoy all your sunny days. Very hot and sunny and humid here in S.W. Florida. But I love the sun too.  Wishing you many pain free days ahead.  Hug, and Happy July 4th.  Barbara From: stanpfister@... <stanpfister@...> Subject: Re: [ ] TB- for Stan Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 12:46 PM Thanks, I read the article. I go in this Monday to find out what the GP wants to do. Blood test, complete, that was an hour drive to do it. This is so much fun! Stan, Seattle, lots of sun! Sent: Friday, July 3, 2009 10:49:22 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [ ] TB- for Stan Stan, here's an article that may interest you. Sue Risk Of Tuberculosis From Arthritis Medication Examined ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) — Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis  factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis  (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as  rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease,  psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Most TB cases develop as a result  of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities  worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients  before initiating anti-TNF treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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