Crimson Wife Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I had to get a TB screening test this morning as required by a program to which I'm applying. I had the shot about 2 hours ago, and within 20 minutes I started feeling nauseated. I'm now feeling like I've got the flu. The side effects sheet from my doctor's office just talks about the normal localized reaction at the injection site (bruising, muscle stiffness, etc.) Has anybody gotten flu-like symptoms after having a TB test? If so, was your test negative or positive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I've been screened for TB many times over the years and don't recall ever having that problem. Perhaps it's just a coincidence. I've always come back negative for TB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have an allergic reaction to TB tests. It just means that I get a false positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No, it was negative. Maybe you are coming down with the flu and the timing is coincidental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have a dd who tests positive because she was immunized with a vaccine they use in other countries to prevent TB infection. She definitely got a strong immune response from the shot but it was limited to a huge localized reaction. Otherwise, she felt fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 What was the name of the test they gave you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Never had flu-like symptoms, but my the site on my arm had such an insane reaction, the nurse who gave it had never seen it do that before. She had other nurses and a doctor look at it. No one considered it a positive result, but no one had ever seen that happen either. I think every body reacts to things differently. Sorry you aren't feeling well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 So I think I'm experiencing some sort of chemical sensitivity to something at that particular clinic. I felt fine all day yesterday and this morning before going back to the clinic to have the results of the TB screening test read. Within 20 minutes, I felt the flu-like symptoms return and spent most of today feeling yucky. I don't know what it is that my body is reacting to, but I'm planning to avoid that clinic in the future if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggs Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I had just received a TB test and I have had sweats, chills, flu like symptoms? You are not crazy or alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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