Guest guest Posted July 2, 2003 Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 Hi- My name is Randall and I had RNY 7/2000. I have a question regarding TB; and it's treatment. I got a positive reaction to my TB test in November, had a chest x-ray in December (which was negative)... so I am infected with TB, but I do not have the TB disease (there is a difference:see link for TB facts) http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/tb/facts.htm The Doctor is putting me on Isoniazid for 6 mos/ as well as Pyridoxine (a fancy term for a B6 supplement). My concerns for the TB meds is it affecting my vulnerable liver (you can be succeptable to Hepatitis while on this drug)- and the B6 is to be used in conjunction with the Isoniazid- I also have concerns regarding our malabsorption issues. Anyone out there dealt with this? Any suggestions? My surgeon moved to So-Cal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2003 Report Share Posted July 3, 2003 My concerns for the TB > meds is it affecting my vulnerable liver (you can be succeptable to > Hepatitis while on this drug)- and the B6 is to be used in > conjunction with the Isoniazid- I also have concerns regarding our > malabsorption issues. Anyone out there dealt with this? Any > suggestions? My surgeon moved to So-Cal.... Sorry , I can't help you with that question...I was treated for my inactive TB almost 30 years ago...LONG before my WLS. I can tell you this (something I was never told by DRs) don't let anybody perform another TB test on you. You will ALWAYS be positive...even after treatment...and the reaction gets worse with every test. Hope someone else can address your concerns. Debbie in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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