TB X-ray for medical + Covid recovery?

[Ptitchou 117]

Despite being cautious all year, I contracted Covid recently and am still in the middle of it. Of course it looks like going by the dates, we're next in line to have our CR-1 Interview at Montreal in February, which means I'd need my medical this month. 

 

Has anyone done their chest x-ray for visa medical shortly after recovering from Covid? I'm concerned that it could show up similar to TB and trigger a delay. I will be bringing proof of my test results just in case.

[JFH 12,189]

I’m no doctor but I’m pretty sure that the medical staff can tell the difference on an X-ray between TB on the lungs and the effects of COVID-19. There are other tests they can do to see if it’s TB if there is some uncertainty (sputum tests, for example). 

[Crazy Cat 39,388]

1 hour ago, Ptitchou said:

Despite being cautious all year, I contracted Covid recently and am still in the middle of it. Of course it looks like going by the dates, we're next in line to have our CR-1 Interview at Montreal in February, which means I'd need my medical this month. 

 

Has anyone done their chest x-ray for visa medical shortly after recovering from Covid? I'm concerned that it could show up similar to TB and trigger a delay. I will be bringing proof of my test results just in case.

I'm afraid that proving you had Covid will not prevent a more definitive diagnostic procedure if the X-ray looks like possible TB.  Good luck.  

[Adventine 3,187]

10 hours ago, Ptitchou said:

Despite being cautious all year, I contracted Covid recently and am still in the middle of it. Of course it looks like going by the dates, we're next in line to have our CR-1 Interview at Montreal in February, which means I'd need my medical this month. 

 

Has anyone done their chest x-ray for visa medical shortly after recovering from Covid? I'm concerned that it could show up similar to TB and trigger a delay. I will be bringing proof of my test results just in case.

 

Sorry to hear you're still sick. I hope you make a full recovery soon. 

 

Unfortunately, with this disease being so new and unpredictable, no one can answer your question until your medical exam is done and the chest x-ray is evaluated by a doctor. 

 

Once your medical is done, and if you're comfortable sharing the information, please do update us here, as it may be helpful to others in the same situation.

Edited January 3, 2021 by Adventine

[tiyyo 68]

Being in the medical field, (specifically radiology) the x-ray images differences  between active TB and Covid + are very distinct. The reading Radiologist would be able to tell the difference. Make sure you do have your pcr covid testing certificate to show you are cleared too.

[Ptitchou 117]

On 1/3/2021 at 4:28 AM, tiyyo said:

Being in the medical field, (specifically radiology) the x-ray images differences  between active TB and Covid + are very distinct. The reading Radiologist would be able to tell the difference. Make sure you do have your pcr covid testing certificate to show you are cleared too.

Good to know, thanks!

On 1/3/2021 at 3:48 AM, Adventine said:

 

Sorry to hear you're still sick. I hope you make a full recovery soon. 

 

Unfortunately, with this disease being so new and unpredictable, no one can answer your question until your medical exam is done and the chest x-ray is evaluated by a doctor. 

 

Once your medical is done, and if you're comfortable sharing the information, please do update us here, as it may be helpful to others in the same situation.

Thanks, I'll be glad to share my experience afterwards

[Khrystyna love 0]

Ptitchou, 

I hope you are recovering and that everything is well. I wanted to ask you since you have your interview date scheduled in February, 

when was it that NVC gave you an ok that all your documents are in and now just wait for an interview ? We have been waiting since June 2020, and I wanted to know which month you were waiting from. 
 

thanks ! It will really help me gain some peace of mind. 

[Ptitchou 117]

On 1/8/2021 at 3:09 PM, Khrystyna love said:

Ptitchou, 

I hope you are recovering and that everything is well. I wanted to ask you since you have your interview date scheduled in February, 

when was it that NVC gave you an ok that all your documents are in and now just wait for an interview ? We have been waiting since June 2020, and I wanted to know which month you were waiting from. 
 

thanks ! It will really help me gain some peace of mind. 

Thanks. Unfortunately not yet recovered. I've got a long road ahead and don't wish this on anyone!

 

I don't actually have my interview date yet. I just expect to have it scheduled soon because the DQ date (NVC accepted) of the last people to be scheduled in Montreal was May 19 and my date was May 22. 

 

It's all going to depend on your country's consulate. 

[Khrystyna love 0]

Ptitchou, 

thank you for your reply. I really hope you will be able to recover fully , soon. Stay strong, we are almost there with conquering this virus . 
 

our nvc is in Nevada and interview is expected to be scheduled in Montreal. Please keep me updated if you hear anything . And I will do the same . Thanks !