Tuberculosis

For those interested, here is what the NHS say about Tuberculosis and the treatment of it. I knew nothing about Tuberculosis. But read this NHS article on the topic. It might prove interesting to any one who is having a problem with their TB test requirement and the understanding of its treatment.

What was news to me was that it can be cured by a course of antibiotics over a 6 or 12 month period.


http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Tuberculosis/Pages/Treatment.aspx

Yes it can be treated, my sister in law had a positive TB test and had to undergo a course of antibiotics or similar, was clear a few months later.

So its not the end of the world if any settlement visa seekers test positive for TB, just a hiccup as you will have to receive treatment before taking another test, just a pain in the backside when it delays your application.

Just goes to show that the visa TB test is not the formality people think it is.

TB/Tuberculosis is also called, 'The Poor Man's Disease.'

Because if you have it, and you have the money, you could easily have it cured.

It's only fatal, if you don't have it treated...

My sister in law is from a very wealthy family by Philippine standards, most of the people who have failed the TB test have absolutely no idea they have it as it can lay dormant for many years causing scaring of the lungs.

Also, it can be caught by anybody, rich or poor.

Here in the Philippines, it's really called, 'The Poor Man's Disease.'

We even joke about it. When someone says that some person have a TB, we ask 'What channel?'

I'm not saying it's only the poor who can have it. My auntie, a bank manager had it before but was able to have it cured.

my lady is half way through her 6 month treatment now. she was absolutely shattered when her test showed she had it---but her previous test in april 2013 was clear. it certainly caught us out.
but those 3 months have just flown by.

It seems that it works! Good luck.

i consulted my doc--an indian guy very experienced in TB treatment-----he told me to get her results and meds listed to him----took one look and said its active and correct meds--with a 95% success rate within 6 months. i got tested too--just in case she had it last time she was over. i'm all clear--in fact--my blood tests were very reassuring in a lot of other health issues.

so--just got to wait now--all being well should have the all clear end of sept--which is when i'm planning to be over there.

who would have ever thought meeting someone nearly 4 years ago would end up where we are now.

thats life.

Just saw this old thread. I mentioned in another post that both Kris ( @inaroiles ) and her son "failed" the TB test. Neither has TB but there was something showing on their X-ray. The radiologist was untroubled - basically saying that many people from Kris's location have the same result - most likely due to the very poor air quality.

So - both have their precious TB clear certificates so hopefully this won't be an issue when the UKVI look at their applications.

I'll make sure they visit my GP as soon as we can after paying the NHS surcharge later this year!

Anyone else been in this position?

Gerry

It was a huge relief when my fiancee got the all clear....Nearly 8 months after it was diagnosed....The longest 8 months of my life.

She's fine now...16 months later..Enjoying married life in the UK.


But get them tested properly here in the UK.....It's what you pay the IHS for.

TB has been very prevalent in ph, so prevalent that you have to assume that everyone have it especially if you live in the provinces.

I think a lot has what they call a primary complex or the early sign of TB for children and you get it in the air.

This is very treatable with simple antibiotic medication but leaves a person's lungs with 'slight' scarring that is visible in an xray.

And a second opinion is always better.

Thanks Mac - will certainly do that. Hopefully the good Scots "bracing" air will help keep the tubes clear!