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TB test as a cause of GA

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j0603
j0603

My GA seems to have started after a TB test..anyone else?  Finding the "cure"  needs to begin with finding the cause (I believe the disease may have different causes).... Any comments?

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  • FrenglishCarole
    FrenglishCarole j0603

    Posted

    What kind of test is it for TB? would you mind telling me your age? mine started in menopause and possibly from mercury teeth fillings. I am still researching and am convinced it is from the inside so cream and ointments are useless.

    Thoughts?

    • j0603
      j0603 FrenglishCarole

      Posted

      Hi the Tuberculosis skin test is what I was referring to.   My age is 53 and my rash started in October 2013.  I had the TB test in September of 2013.

      Julie

  • FrenglishCarole
    FrenglishCarole j0603

    Posted

    Thanks for the info Julie - Many problems seem to start at menopause - probably related to hormones one way or the other. Hopefully we will be able to find the cause of this disease once and for all.

    Good luck to you and keep me posted on your progress,

    Cheers,

    Carole

    • j0603
      j0603 FrenglishCarole

      Posted

      I will let you know about the antibiotic treatment in the meantime I have been taking plaqinil for the past 3 months I have not noticed any improvement.  I am going to take 3 to 5 mg a day (from online RX) of prednisone if nothing works and my doctor won't prescribe it.  I was told by a rheumatologist that 5 mg per day is "safe" I won't let this rash cover my body!   If you notice it leaves scars.  Ugh!
  • deb090697
    deb090697 j0603

    Posted

    I believe mine was a result of anti-depression drugs I started taking during my divorce.  Quit the drugs but the damage is done.   I also developed a Gluten issue (symptoms that I didn't know were that around this time).  It runs in my family but I've never been tested.   Good Luck!  Hope you find the answer that helps you.
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