Author Topic: Tuberculosis: I has it! (Read 10397 times)

Matty the Damned · « **on:** September 11, 2008, 02:18:51 pm »

The inactive sort, what!

It seems that Frau Eva is on one of her public health jags and so last week she made Matty the Damned do one of those infernal Mantoux test whatsimijiggies.

It was gloriously reactive. I mean as hot as one of Sarah Palin's daughters under a hockey stud.

Naturally further tests were ordered (mainly to do with teh chest) and it's been decided that I have arrested pulmonary TB.

Which is nice.

There is some course of treatment that I must take, and of course I will follow it. Apparently the instructions are spelled out in a series of bumps on my ass.

*HyukHyukHyuk*

MtD

Jeff G · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2008, 02:27:11 pm »

I'm really sorry that you have this to deal with ... get well soon so that you can continue to give us all a hard time .

emeraldize · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2008, 02:31:03 pm »

There is some course of treatment that I must take, and of course I will follow it.

INH (isoniazid + pyrodoxine) for nine months. Friend of mine is finishing up a regimen.
You'll be relieved to know it has no adverse effects on the user's personality whatsoever.

edited for my oopsy typo

atlq · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2008, 02:31:33 pm »

There is some course of treatment that I must take, and of course I will follow it. Apparently the instructions are spelled out in a series of bumps on my ass.

Well, there's the bright side. It means that 1/2 of Australia has read the instructions ....

Take care of yourself doll....

Matty the Damned · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2008, 02:45:22 pm »

It means that 1/2 of Australia has read the instructions ...

You're presuming that half of Australia can read, Cracker.

(That's called humour Peter, you might wanna get Andy to explain it ya)

But seriously people Peter and Andy are great guys. You should catch their live show. They are totally the Penn and Teller of AIDS.

Back to the matter at hand, it seems that most of the fuss about how I contracted it in the first place. Years ago I worked in the Far Western Sector of NSW and it's thought that's where I was exposed . . .

. . . which is the polite way of saying I caught it from Aborigines, something I do not accept. It's more likely that I contracted it from livestock or whitefellas. There are some seriously attractive camels in the GFA.

But whatever, it's arrested. So I've got the whole romantic benefit of being tuberculous but without the ghastly consequences.

Suck on that Kafka!

MtD

Oceanbeach · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2008, 02:53:54 pm »

Quote from: emeraldize on September 11, 2008, 02:31:03 pm

There is some course of treatment that I must take, and of course I will follow it.

INH (isoniazid + pyrodoxine) for nine months. Friend of mine is finishing up a regimen.
You'll be relieved to know it has no adverse effects on the user's personality whatsoever.

edited for my oopsy typo

I had to take INH everyday for a year and since I had just gotten my HIV diagnosis, I was not in the mood for it and I stopped the first time. The second time, the Department of Health said if I did not complete the regimen, they could have an officer of the law at my house every day until it was finished. I did finish and there were no side effects.

Have the best day
Michael
(who is not as HOT as Sarah Palins daughters under the Hockey players but... can spot a truck stop blow job)

jabez · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2008, 03:51:18 pm »

I'm trying to figure out if you can fit "Pulmonary Tuberculosis" onto a personalized car tag.

(No offense to Julien.)

Matty the Damned · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2008, 03:58:26 pm »

I'm trying to figure out if you can fit "Pulmonary Tuberculosis" onto a personalized car tag

Huck a loogie on the windscreen?

MtD
(Who wonders who the fuck "Julien" is)

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2008, 04:03:19 pm »

TB POZ

Will likely get you terrific parking places.

Sorry about the diagnosis, but if you HAVE to have TB (and you do), you picked the best kind to have.

Odd/sad that they would indirectly put the blame on the aborigines, huh? The more things change, the more they stay the same.

penguin · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2008, 04:18:31 pm »

i shall send you some (monogrammed, finest cotton) handkerchiefs, for you to cough into at appropriately melodramatic intervals

much love n a bit of worry

dixieman · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2008, 05:46:50 pm »

I'm sorry to hear the news... but, its good for you to know and that there is a treatment available... John

Assurbanipal · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:07:00 pm »

Hope everything goes well for you ... and do stay away from garrets.

loop78 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:15:55 pm »

I told you, matty, I told you. Camels are no good! But you keep going back to them

Hugs!!

Alain · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:46:53 pm »

MTD,

I am sorry to hear this news, one more thing to deal with.

Sounds like you have a few choices and you have a plan.

What's remarkable, is that you can still have your good sense of humour.

Best of luck and take care, Alain.

anniebc · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:48:57 pm »

Quote from: loop78 on September 11, 2008, 06:15:55 pm

I told you, matty, I told you. Camels are no good! But you keep going back to them

That's because Australia has

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seriously attractive camels

..and we all know you just have to mention the word "Hump" and it sends Matty into a frenzy..

{{{{Matty}}}}..cos hugs are all I got right now

Love
Jan

fearless · « **Reply #15 on:** September 11, 2008, 06:59:53 pm »

Sorry to hear about that matty

Quote from: jkinatl2 on September 11, 2008, 04:03:19 pm

Odd/sad that they would indirectly put the blame on the aborigines, huh? The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Not really. Indigenous Australians unfortunately suffer from TB at a rate 14 times that for non-indigenous Australians. It's not an unreasonable assumption for them to make. That being said, Matty would have a better idea of his movements and likely contacts so his rejection of that assumption is probably spot on.

Mouse · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2008, 09:40:44 pm »

Fuck, Matty.

komnaes · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2008, 09:55:48 pm »

Quote from: matty.the.damned on September 11, 2008, 02:45:22 pm

Suck on that Kafka!

He would have you metamorphosed into a bug..

But seriously, with or without consequences, get well soon matey!

cjc · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2008, 10:20:25 pm »

Sorry to read this, Matty but you sound very upbeat about it. Hope things get better soon. Cristy

emeraldize · « **Reply #19 on:** September 11, 2008, 10:58:07 pm »

vanity plate to cover loogies, spittin' hiv on folks and breathin' TB on everyone

SPUTUM

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2008, 11:07:54 pm »

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Not really. Indigenous Australians unfortunately suffer from TB at a rate 14 times that for non-indigenous Australians. It's not an unreasonable assumption for them to make

Thanks for the correction! Sometimes I see racism where none exists

Jeffreyj · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2008, 02:54:24 am »

Damn Matrica! This just blows big time.

Sorry you have to go through this. (Shaking head in anger and wondering why.)

Hang tough ole friend!

LordBerners · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:11:40 am »

Matty-the-Damned, I am sorry to hear about your ailment. As you may recall from previous postings of mine, I recently suffered from TB, and am now nearing the end of treatment (just around six weeks to go). Excuse me if it is presumptuous of me, but is there anything about my anecdotal experience which might be helpful to you?

My TB was active, though my lungs were quite clear. Seems it was more of a lymph-node or systemic infection than chest infection in my case. They put me on the standard treatment of 2 months of Isonazid/Rifampin, plus pyrazinamide and ethambutol, followed by 4 more months of just Isonazid/Rifampin.. all taken once a day at bedtime. I think your regimen will be less because yours is inactive.

I never had any upset stomach from those antibiotics, though they certainly do discolour the urine and feces (orange). In my case I doubt I would have noticed any minor side effects however, as within days of beginning to take them I felt so much better (after having felt so bad for 2-3 months).

I'm now nearing the end of treatment, but I have only once forgotten one night's dose. I called my doc the next day somewhat concerned but he assured me that missing one day is not a problem - and that in fact every-other-day doses are used in some unusual circumstances. However missing two days in a row could be a problem, he said.

I'm sure you know better than I that it is necessary to co-ordinate with your hiv doc (assuming you have a separate TB doc as I do), about issues such as Rifampin's interference with some HIV meds. I believe my TB doc told me it somewhat reduced the effectiveness of Sustiva, but my hiv doc said it was not enough to be a big issue (and obviously treating the TB was an immediate priority).

Anyway I hope the above can be of some use.. sorry for the lengthiness. And best of luck with your treatment. In closing might I ask if you could remind me of your (approximate) location?

emeraldize · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:21:02 am »

Quote from: LordBerners on September 12, 2008, 06:11:40 am

I think your regimen will be less because yours is inactive.

In the state of PA, US, our health department puts a person with inactive TB on a nine-month regimen of INH.

BT65 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:26:40 am »

Wow my dear Damned One, I am so sorry about this. I'm glad it's arrested and I'm sure you'll deal with it with the grace I've come to expect from you.

Sending you much love and big hugs,
Betty

AlanBama · « **Reply #25 on:** September 12, 2008, 09:55:53 am »

Oh honey, sorry you are having to deal with this. Hope the treatment isn't too harsh and easy to tolerate.

"gowned, masked and gloved" hugs & kisses

Alan

GSOgymrat · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2008, 10:00:21 am »

I've known several people who have tested positive for TB, taken the medication and never had a problem. I hope all goes well.

Lis · « **Reply #27 on:** September 13, 2008, 01:34:29 am »

Too bad you cant discuss... pity

love and luck!!!

LatinAlexander · « **Reply #28 on:** September 15, 2008, 05:06:53 am »

Jeez, I was out a few days, and I find these sad news.

I am sorry Matty. F*ck.

Alex

next2u · « **Reply #29 on:** September 15, 2008, 05:17:36 am »

ditto alex & lis. ill miss u too damned one.

best,
d

Jeffreyj · « **Reply #30 on:** September 15, 2008, 05:32:10 am »

Damn Matty,

I don't know "The Why" but I sure am sad that you have been banned.

I wish you nothing but good things to you now, and in the future. You added so much pazzazz to this place. You will be miised allot.

Thank you for making me laugh.

And Laugh.And laugh some more. Through my minds eye, this place will not be the same with you being "Baned Forever"... I am sad as.....

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!

You were real man, maybe too real for some of us. But you always called em as you saw em, and I respect you for that.

Thanks again for all of the countless nights you made my evenings just a little bit better with you sharp wit and unique sense of humor. I, for one, dug it. You pulled me out of the basement on SEVERAL occasions. I can't thank you enough for that. I wouldn't even know how to begin to thank you so i won't even try.

I will miss you so very much.

Much Love and Thanks,
DaddyJ.

Queen Tokelove · « **Reply #31 on:** September 15, 2008, 07:30:03 pm »

Quote from: Jeffreyj on September 15, 2008, 05:32:10 am

Damn Matty,

I don't know "The Why" but I sure am sad that you have been banned.

I wish you nothing but good things to you now, and in the future. You added so much pazzazz to this place. You will be miised allot.

Thank you for making me laugh.

And Laugh.And laugh some more. Through my minds eye, this place will not be the same with you being "Baned Forever"... I am sad as.....

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!

You were real man, maybe too real for some of us. But you always called em as you saw em, and I respect you for that.

Thanks again for all of the countless nights you made my evenings just a little bit better with you sharp wit and unique sense of humor. I, for one, dug it. You pulled me out of the basement on SEVERAL occasions. I can't thank you enough for that. I wouldn't even know how to begin to thank you so i won't even try.

I will miss you so very much.

Much Love and Thanks,
DaddyJ.

*tosses some holy water about for dramatics*.....All I can say is Amen.

Jeff64 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 15, 2008, 10:55:26 pm »

Sorry the message board nazis banned you MTD...I loved your posts...

The world is too PC...can't hurt anyone's feelings anymore, I suppose.

Pussies, the entire lot.

ademas · « **Reply #33 on:** September 16, 2008, 01:06:53 am »

it sucks that you aren't here, Matty.
I hope the treatment goes well.
this place will never be the same without ya.

Tim Horn · « **Reply #34 on:** September 16, 2008, 08:43:05 am »

Quote from: Jeff64 on September 15, 2008, 10:55:26 pm

Sorry the message board nazis banned you MTD...I loved your posts...

The world is too PC...can't hurt anyone's feelings anymore, I suppose.

Pussies, the entire lot.

"Nazis" and "pussies," eh? Everyone has had something to say about Matty's ban and our banning policy. You're the only one who decided to level a personal attack. Consider yourself warned -- and don't even think of responding to this post.

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