doctors found something on my x-ray!

[vonicks 0]

hi,

its so frustrating that doctors at st.lukes found something on my x-ray but they didnt tell me what they find.nurse just told me to undergo sputum test just to make sure i dont have tb or anything like that..the worst part is, it takes 2 and half months for the results to be release and they cancelled my interview on december 18,2007 ..

i dont know if anyone of you here experienced like what happened to me.im young and healthy and i do believe my chest is clear coz i dont have any symptoms of tb or im not coughing either..

vonicks

[edp333 9]

hi,

its so frustrating that doctors at st.lukes found something on my x-ray but they didnt tell me what they find.nurse just told me to undergo sputum test just to make sure i dont have tb or anything like that..the worst part is, it takes 2 and half months for the results to be release and they cancelled my interview on december 18,2007 ..

i dont know if anyone of you here experienced like what happened to me.im young and healthy and i do believe my chest is clear coz i dont have any symptoms of tb or im not coughing either..

vonicks

I am sorry to hear that your interview is cancelled. I hope the spot on your xray is negative. Did they tell you why it takes 2.5 months to release results? My father-in-law was diagnosed in about a week!!

[vonicks 0]

hi,

its so frustrating that doctors at st.lukes found something on my x-ray but they didnt tell me what they find.nurse just told me to undergo sputum test just to make sure i dont have tb or anything like that..the worst part is, it takes 2 and half months for the results to be release and they cancelled my interview on december 18,2007 ..

i dont know if anyone of you here experienced like what happened to me.im young and healthy and i do believe my chest is clear coz i dont have any symptoms of tb or im not coughing either..

vonicks

I am sorry to hear that your interview is cancelled. I hope the spot on your xray is negative. Did they tell you why it takes 2.5 months to release results? My father-in-law was diagnosed in about a week!!

hello there,

thanks for your concerned.they told me that its really a long process to get the results of a sputum test.coz they have to find out exactly what's in my x-ray they arent sure..

vonicks

[AUBGER 0]

hi,

its so frustrating that doctors at st.lukes found something on my x-ray but they didnt tell me what they find.nurse just told me to undergo sputum test just to make sure i dont have tb or anything like that..the worst part is, it takes 2 and half months for the results to be release and they cancelled my interview on december 18,2007 ..

i dont know if anyone of you here experienced like what happened to me.im young and healthy and i do believe my chest is clear coz i dont have any symptoms of tb or im not coughing either..

vonicks

This is terrible. I am so sorry. Maybe it will come earlier than that!

[Pineapple 0]

Hello Vonicks!

It happened might be god he give this to you for a reason i know i feel sad reading of your messages but cheer up girl keep your faith and your prayer that this is gonna be over so soon hope everything is done not much longer after how many months of waiting!!!

[Jasman0717 8]

Can you seek another opinion while you are waiting for St. Luke?

[mikeandlani 0]

Can you seek another opinion while you are waiting for St. Luke?

^ I agree! is you xray results with you? why not show it to another radiologist and pulmonologist and get a second opinion. that way you can start on treatment if need be.

[jessel chris 0]

I'm sorry to hear that... Do you have a copy of your x-ray? or else just go to another radiologist and get another x-ray and go to doctor to check it so that you will know what is happening... You will know the reason why before SLEC will release your result..Don't worry God is always there just stay in your faith...God Bless!

[irene 0]

Im sory to hear that , but all of them is right its good u find second opinion . Just be strong and hang in there , i know days is like hell for the people waiting and 2 months is we cant explain , but time fly faster than we could imagine , GOODLUCK to u soon everything will be ok

[MR2nice 0]

I'm sorry to hear the news. I hope it's nothing serious and I agree with the other poster about seeking a second opinion. Keep your head up.

[bluebelle 0]

Hi Vonics,

I'm so sorry to hear that. Im just wondering when did the nurse told you about the need for sputum test? during the first day or the second day.

Thanks,

Bluebelle

[vonicks 0]

hello everyone,

thanks for the kind words.yes ive seen the doctor for second opinion and he sees the same thing.so i hope just wait for the result at saint lukes due mid february.hopefully its just the beginning of the illness or disease and not contageous so i can be released and treated in the states.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US HERE!!

vonicks

[jayzar 1]

Hello vonicks,

Be strong. I underwent the same situation as yours. Have second opinion, have your sputum tested on a private doctor, and have it cultured too = for your peace of mind. SLEC does not disclose any information, only general ones (like they found something on your CXR but doesn't tell what it is).

Sputum test for 3 consecutive days, On the 4th day you'll undergo Pulmo Evaluation. You can see your PDS in an orange folder. After Pulmo eval the nurse will ask for your contact number and will be told to wait 8 weeks for the result. You can secretly ask the nurse for the result of the Sputum. Do this secretly, the thin guy nurse will tell you the info, he is nice.

8 weeks will turn to 9 before they call you. And on the 10th week you'll have your interview.

Be strong. You are not alone. Your family here in VJ will always be here to help you.

Pm me anytime. I'll be glad to help.

We have Doc/Sis Helen here, She is the best VJ doctor who always help. (Thanks Ate Helen, missing you already).

Be strong and be patient. God has reason for everything.

-jyz

[vsmtghdy 2]

We have Doc/Sis Helen here, She is the best VJ doctor who always help. (Thanks Ate Helen, missing you already).

-jyz

jyz -> Thanks for the compliment!

Vonicks -> don't despair, this is just a precautioanry measures for applicants with suspicious findings on their Chest X-rays. Sputum AFB is done 3 consecutive days and you can already get the results after that. 2 out of 3 positive means you will have to be treated for PTB for a minimum of 6 months then a re-evaluation will be done before they can clear you to travel to the U.S. Sputum AFB culture however takes at least 3 weeks to grow since they are slow-growers, then that's the only time they can do the sensitivity test to know which drug the applicant will be susceptible. There are cases that a patient is healthy with no history of TB nor any history of contact with known TB case and they turn out to be Multi-Drug Resistant type and needs 5-7 medications to treat and at least a minimum of 1 year of treatment. Just keep a healthy lifestyle. No smoking or stay away from those who smoke, avoid stress as much as possible, (bawal mag-puyat), have at least 8 hours of sleep, drink lots of fluids (soft drinks/cola drinks do not count). And lastly, have a positive attitude in life. God Bless!

[Roserick 0]

Ok I have heard about admitting to the doctor of illegal use of drugs in the past can cause Permanent Ban to the US.

What about alcohol? Can you get denied from past occasional drinking or has drank alcohol in the past?

I know its a stupid question but what the heck... Its always good to ask then be sorry..