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blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Well...I got that TB test today...and I have never had a problem. Tonight the area is a big raised red area...and I am scared....I have always gotten the shot (we get it every year) and you can never even tell where it was given.

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CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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What does that mean that it's red and raised? Is that what indicates a positive test?

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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Here, I found this ... how big is the raised part on you?

The basis of the reading of the skin test is the presence or absence and the amount of induration (localized swelling). The diameter of the induration should be measured transversely (i.e. perpendicular) to the long axis of the forearm and recorded in millimeters. The area of induration (palpable, raised, hardened area) around the site of injection is the reaction to tuberculin. Again, redness is not measured. A tuberculin reaction is classified as positive based on the diameter of the induration in conjunction with certain patient-specific risk factors. In a healthy person who is not immunocompromised, induration greater than or equal to 15mm is considered a positive skin test. If blisters are present (vesiculation), the test is also considered positive. In a person with underlying kidney disease, diabetes, or a healthcare worker, 10mm of induration is considered a positive skin test. 5 mm is considered a positive skin test result for patients who are immunocompromised, such as with rheumatoid arthritis patients and Crohn's disease patients. Induration of less than 2mm, without blistering, is considered a negative skin test.
Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Amanda - I had to go and google and educate myself a little. Of course, we can't really tell what's going on from our computers, but let the experts take a look tomorrow. It may be an injection site reaction. And in my little bit of reading, I found that a positive test is not positive all by itself. It means further testing is required. Don't get ahead of yourself. (And I know that's easier said than done. ;) ) Keep us informed.

Ridgewalker Contributor
Ridgewalker
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Okay........I am grief-stricken again as today, I found out..............my..............big................eucalyptus...........grove.................acros

s the street...................is...........going to be .............................

cut down. :( :( :(

BOOOO on them! :angry: You should move, Susie. Move to NC! :D

In a firm, ringing voice:

Amanda, you are not allowed to have TB!

That works, right? :unsure: Update us!!!

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Thanks guys, I am googling too! That should be a millenium verb... To google.....verb to search on website.

I am getting it checked as soon as I get to work tomorrow. I have never had this happen so that is why I am a little iffy. It seemed fine all day too.

Well bedtime. I'll post in the morning.

Amanda

elye Community Regular
elye
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Mornin' all,

Amanda, I had a couple of quite raised bumps on my last TB shot, needing to be evaluated. The doc said it was fine...again, swelling from the actual injection. Not to worry! Keep us posted. I do three needles a day, so a TB shot was "ahhh...not ANOTHER one!" :rolleyes:

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blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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I am pretty good with needles overall. Last year, I was an egg donor for a couple who turned to fertility. I had to take 2 injections a day in my stomach. The only thing that was not as fun is when you hit a vain and it gets black and blue.

I showed my nurse the area on my arm, which is still red and raised. I have to wait until 9 to go to employee health.

elye Community Regular
elye
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I showed my nurse the area on my arm, which is still red and raised. I have to wait until 9 to go to employee health.

Well? What's the scoop? :)

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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They said not to worry about it. If it was TB it would be a bigger mark.....put my mind at ease :)

JoyfulM Rookie
JoyfulM
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Amanda, I'm praying that everything is ok! I had an odd reaction to a TB test one time, but we figured out that it was just an allergic reaction to the band-aid.

I know that this is a "no talking about celiac" forum, but I'm new at this and y'all are much more used to the lifestyle than I am. I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow for the first time since being diagnosed, and I need some advice on how to approach her on how I was told. I'm going to write a blog about it on my page, and any help would be wonderful!

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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They said not to worry about it. If it was TB it would be a bigger mark.....put my mind at ease :)

Good news! - ...you can't possibly do another scrap of work today Amanda,...the stress has worn you out - stick with us :D

Mango04 Enthusiast
Mango04
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Thanks guys, I am googling too! That should be a millenium verb... To google.....verb to search on website.

Speaking of verbs....may I butt into your thread again? I'm in desperate search for some grammar people, and I get the sense that for some weird reason, all the grammar people of the world are here is Sillyville LOL.

Anywho...random question:

What verb tense is being used in the sentence below?

The ball was hit over the fence.

Is that the past simple passive? If so, what is the point of this verb tense? Googling is not giving me a clear answer, and surprisingly, neither is my Grammar Bible (actual book called The Grammar Bible) and I clearly lack basic grammar knowledge :ph34r:B)

Soooo....thanks! :D

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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Speaking of verbs....may I butt into your thread again? I'm in desperate search for some grammar people, and I get the sense that for some weird reason, all the grammar people of the world are here is Sillyville LOL.

Anywho...random question:

What verb tense is being used in the sentence below?

The ball was hit over the fence.

Is that the past simple passive? If so, what is the point of this verb tense? Googling is not giving me a clear answer, and surprisingly, neither is my Grammar Bible (actual book called The Grammar Bible) and I clearly lack basic grammar knowledge :ph34r:B)

Soooo....thanks! :D

:blink::blink::blink:

Oh dear gawd!!!!!!!! - simple passive????.....definitely one for EMILY , our resident English teacher

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Amanda,

I had to have a TB test done when I started working for the school district. I got a raised red mark and was nervous, too. I had to go back after a certain number of days (I forget now how many), and the doctor took one look at it and said it was fine.

Mango--your question :blink: I would have no idea--it's been many years since school for me :lol:

JoyfulM Rookie
JoyfulM
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Speaking of verbs....may I butt into your thread again? I'm in desperate search for some grammar people, and I get the sense that for some weird reason, all the grammar people of the world are here is Sillyville LOL.

Anywho...random question:

What verb tense is being used in the sentence below?

The ball was hit over the fence.

Is that the past simple passive? If so, what is the point of this verb tense? Googling is not giving me a clear answer, and surprisingly, neither is my Grammar Bible (actual book called The Grammar Bible) and I clearly lack basic grammar knowledge :ph34r:B)

Soooo....thanks! :D

I have no clue. In honors English class in middle school I had a note card taped in the front of my notebook that listed what a subject, verb, adverb, noun, pronoun, direct object, and an indirect object were. Ask me to edit your paper for problems and I'm fine. Ask me to diagram a sentence and I'd rather die.

Mango04 Enthusiast
Mango04
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I have no clue. In honors English class in middle school I had a note card taped in the front of my notebook that listed what a subject, verb, adverb, noun, pronoun, direct object, and an indirect object were. Ask me to edit your paper for problems and I'm fine. Ask me to diagram a sentence and I'd rather die.

:lol::lol: Okay, I'm glad I'm not the only person who doesn't know the answer. But...someone must...Emily, Dingo...anyone??? :lol:

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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I am going to bury my head for being such a dork....I believe it is past simple passive.

Glad to hear others also got the red marks after the shot

~alex~ Explorer
~alex~
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What verb tense is being used in the sentence below?

The ball was hit over the fence.

Is that the past simple passive? If so, what is the point of this verb tense?

I think you're right about it being past simple passive but I'm definitely not 100% sure.

I remember that one of the general purposes of passive voice is that it is the voice of the victim. Although with a ball being hit doesn't really fit the victim paradigm. But for a sentence like:

The man hit the woman. OR The woman was hit by the man.

The second passive sentence is more of the victim's sentence than is the first sentence.

I have no idea of this makes sense or whether it is right or not. This is just what I am remembering from English class.

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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I know that this is a "no talking about celiac" forum, but I'm new at this and y'all are much more used to the lifestyle than I am. I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow for the first time since being diagnosed, and I need some advice on how to approach her on how I was told. I'm going to write a blog about it on my page, and any help would be wonderful!

Silly, you can talk about anything here.

so.......which doctor diagnosed you? Not the one you're seeing tomorrow, I take it.....um, what you may run into is a stare like this

:huh: <-----

...completely blank. Worst case scenario........this was when my FORMER doctor (who thank God did refer me to a brilliant GI) looked at me in my last appointment (entire physical was less than four minutes long, I kid you not) and said, whilst writing fake notes and not even looking at me - - "what is gluten? what is it in?"

:angry:

MANGO - yes, I am quite sure that is the simple passive.....but our doyenne of English usage must verify this. ;)

Amanda - I am also quite sure you do not have TB. :)

Okay - am staying away from the computer today - I am WAYYYYYYYYYYYY too cranky to interact with humans........................

BAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:angry:

oh and plus have a take-home Spanish test and much homework to do......dear gawd it's almost over......no more homework after that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

JoyfulM Rookie
JoyfulM
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Silly, you can talk about anything here.

so.......which doctor diagnosed you? Not the one you're seeing tomorrow, I take it.....um, what you may run into is a stare like this

:huh: <-----

...completely blank. Worst case scenario........this was when my FORMER doctor (who thank God did refer me to a brilliant GI) looked at me in my last appointment (entire physical was less than four minutes long, I kid you not) and said, whilst writing fake notes and not even looking at me - - "what is gluten? what is it in?"

:angry:

Actually, it is the doctor who diagnosed me. Dermatologist, looks to be in her 70s, still not sure if I like her or not.

This is copied from my blog:

When I was diagnosed, I was told over the phone by the office secretary. I was told that I have DH, I need to go on a gluten free diet, to start taking Dapsone immediately, and to come in in two weeks for blood work. No explanation of what gluten is, no help with the diet, etc. <_< Luckily I have a friend who is gluten-free who has been a big help. I called the doctor's office yesterday to see when I needed to come in Wednesday (all I was told was "sometime in the afternoon") so I could speak with her, and they acted surprised that I want to talk to the doctor. Did they just expect me to come in for blood work and leave? :huh:

Here's a list of questions I have for my doctor so far:

* Did you check the ingrediants of my other medication to make sure they are gluten-free?

* If my breakouts don't itch, should I still be on Dapsone? From my understanding, it is used to control the itching.

* How can I tell if I have eaten gluten, since my skin has only reacted to large ammounts in the past from what we can tell? (i.e. Zaxby's meal, Chinese noodles, etc.)

I want to ask her if how I was told is normal. I can't imagine how I would have reacted if I had not already known someone who was gluten-free. While I am there I am also going to request and sign forms stating that my parents and my aunt, who is a doctor, can speak with my dermatologist. Does anyone have any other suggested questions?

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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Joyful,

I answered you on your other thread. :)

I would highly suspect she will not know a single thing about any of the queries you pose.

HARRUMPH.

Susie is in a pissy mood and will step away from computer now.

:angry:

JoyfulM Rookie
JoyfulM
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Joyful,

I answered you on your other thread. :)

I would highly suspect she will not know a single thing about any of the queries you pose.

HARRUMPH.

Susie is in a pissy mood and will step away from computer now.

:angry:

That's what I'm afraid of. I think I'm going to take your advice and ask all the questions anyways... :P

Maybe she'll surprise me, although I doubt it.

I'm sorry you're in a pissy mood. I know I will be when I get there tomorrow. I also think I'm coming down with a milder version of what my boyfriend has...great.

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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They said not to worry about it. If it was TB it would be a bigger mark.....put my mind at ease :)

Amanda - - - :D

Speaking of verbs....may I butt into your thread again? I'm in desperate search for some grammar people, and I get the sense that for some weird reason, all the grammar people of the world are here is Sillyville LOL.

Anywho...random question:

What verb tense is being used in the sentence below?

The ball was hit over the fence.

Is that the past simple passive? If so, what is the point of this verb tense? Googling is not giving me a clear answer, and surprisingly, neither is my Grammar Bible (actual book called The Grammar Bible) and I clearly lack basic grammar knowledge :ph34r:B)

Soooo....thanks! :D

Oh My Gawd . . . use a few big words with some fancy versions of the spelling and that makes us experts!!! OK, so maybe Emily is . . . Hell, maybe you all are . . . but I sure AIN'T!!! The Grammer Bible???!!!!??? That's what the grammer (and spell) check in MicroSoft Word is for!!!! (<---Note: ending a sentence with a preposition!)

tom Contributor
tom
Posted
What verb tense is being used in the sentence below?

The ball was hit over the fence.

Is that the past simple passive? If so, what is the point of this verb tense?

Hi Mango!! :)

I'd love to answer this for you, but first I'll need a little more information regarding this event. ^_^

Was it a home run or a foul ball?

Was anyone on base?

Had the batter been gritting his or her teeth during the pitcher's windup, per the advice of a Peanuts character, who shall remain unnamed?

If it was a home run, was it in the later innings and therefore a potential game-winning-hit?

Was it the playoffs?

Was the batter's significant other in the stands?

If it was a foul ball, what was the count?

Oh wait .... ..never miiiiiiiiiiiiiind, I have no idea about tense names!! But I DO think I know what's proper 99% of the time. (Drats to the whomever/whoevers!)

[Edit P.S.

Whoa!! DOYENNE!!

Hot Dingity Dang! Good one. Haven't seen that in FOE-revah!

Too bad on the crankiness but at least the ability to vocabularate doesn't suffer. :D ]

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