[kriskriskris]

I am just wondering what other know about getting a TB test while you are nursing? I was told by a nurse from my doctors office I could (but I could hear the hesitation in her voice). My pedi. told me to wait until my daughter was atleast 6 months, a friend of mine told me her pedi. told her she could get one at any time? To be honest I would prefer not to get one at all but I am trying to finish up an internship at a hospital and even though I am only there 1 day a week they say I still need to get one... or an x-ray. (which I am not to fond of either) but I guess would be the lesser of two evils!?!? Anyway would appreciate any feedback!

 

[jarynsmom06]

Not sure about bf, but I was told by my OB it was ok when I was preggers. I also work in a hospital, I think I had two as a matter of fact.

 

[marilynmama]

I'm in healthcare as well and even before that I have always gotten a TB (PPD and tine back in the day) skin test, both also while preg and breastfeeding. It's not anything I worry about, but that is just me.

 

[EVC]

I just had a TB test and I'm nursing. From the info I've been able to find, it's fine.

 

[wonderwahine]

I would much rather have the skin test than an x-ray

 

[kriskriskris]

THANK YOU ALL for your input! I really just needed some reassurance that having the TB test would be OK and that the little ones would have no negative affects... I know we all feel this way but I would hate for something to happen to my precious baby girl, that could have prevented! Again, Thank You for your input!

 

[Baby Hopes]

I'm dredging this post up from the underbellies of Mothering because I have a question about testing for TB if a person has had the BCG vaccination as a child. (I have had the vaccination.)

My husband and I are currently getting certified for foster care and one of the requirements is a TB test. I've read the literature and I'm seeing information out there suggesting that it's okay for me to get the test because it's been more than 5 years from the vaccination. However, my mom very distinctly remembers her doctor warning her to never allow me to get tested...

Anybody have any insight? Suggestions?

 

[User101]

Moving to health and healing

 

[3kidsclmr]

Isn't there a newer, actual blood test that they can use now? I thought there was an alternative to injecting something under the skin.

 

[babygrant]

I wonder if there is a TB blood teeter?

 

[mclisa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by babygrant I wonder if there is a TB blood teeter?

titer?