TB

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You may have a case ....to weigh risk to your liver versus benefit of taking

a medicine such as this-- in some parts of the world, three antibiiotics are

used for a period of 6 months. According to some lawyers, you cannot be forced

to take a medicine for a 'potential disorder' when you have a CURRENT

condition aside from the first one, which may worsen if you take a certain

medicine.

Truly, I hope you will seek out a second opinion from an epidemiologist, a

medical doc who specializes in infectious diseases. There are usually quite a

few attached to university teaching hospitals, but also, there are quite a few

in private parctice. I had one when I got stuck by an occult (unnaccounted for

and hidden) needle in my bed when I was in hosp last). I also hope you will go

on Google to find and read the guidelines from The United States Public

Health Service so you have that information as well. And let us know how you are

doing, ok?

all best

ceep

In a message dated 7/3/03 5:57:29 PM, Graduate-OSSG writes:

<< A positive PPD is an indication that you have been exposed to TB, it does

not

however mean you have active pulmonary TB. There will not be a lot of

creativity around the isonazid issue. It is required by your local public

health

dept. It is given so you do not develop active pulmonary TB and then become a

public health menace. You are usually required to pick up the prescription

monthly

so the dept of public health has some assurance that you are following the

protocol. You can request that LFT's(liver function tests) are done monthly

when

you pick up your prescription.They may give you some assurance that your

liver is tolerating the treatment. -Margie

>>