Are you inquiring about tuberculosis - TB?

ya....we all know HIv patinet will be infected by TB later in their life..but when will it happen???how long after being infected after exposed to HIV??

I cannot believe the information I gave you before on another post did not help you.

One could could go for up to 17 years without symptoms. Another person may die after six months of knowing about their HIV status.

Remember having TB doesn't mean you have HIV/AIDS.

What is it exactly are you asking? Tell it as it is and you will get more help then.

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Muthoni (Mson)

Sorry, I can't help. My brother tested positive for HIV in 1986 and I never knew TB was a symptom. We lost him in 2001 due to misdiagnosis of the type hepatitis he contracted. It was quite a shock as the HIV seemed under control with his T-cell count being within range, but it turned out he also had contracted hepatitis C in 1986 and the doctor did not diagnose that. His liver was eventually affected due to hepatitis C, and we lost him due to liver failure, not AIDS. I am grateful for the time we did have together - it was so hard - but at least our family had several years with him before he passed. I know this doesn't answer your question, I have just never heard of TB as a symtom.

TB is an opportunistic illness. People get TB without HIV. There is a difference between symptoms and opportunistic illnesses.

Sorry to hear about your brother. I hope he knows my daughter. She passed away at almost 7 years old. It was a reaction to penicillin. 1997.

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Muthoni (Mson)

That is very,very sad - 7 years old. I have two children and can't imagine the loss you must feel. My heart goes out to you. I do not know how I could deal with such a tragedy. You obviously are a very strong person.

I know what TB is, but is it a symptom associated with AIDS as well?

Thanks for your feeling about my daughter. I appreciate that.

When the fighter cells get to below 200, normal being 400-1500, then a person can get one or more of 25-29 illnesses. TB is one of them.

They are called opportunistic illnesses because they take advantage of an opportunity offered by a weakened immune system.

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Muthoni (Mson)

Mson, I love your clear and correct explanations about HIV and AIDS...you are a very good teacher!

I appreciate that. You are a wonderful teacher yourself.

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Muthoni (Mson)

Fortunately, my brother never experienced those illnesses. As I said, the hepatitis was a real shock to us. We lost him after he was diagnosed with hepatitis a year later. Actually, he was on the liver transplant list in California, and my younger brother was a candidate, but he eventually got to sick, before he could have the surgery.

Have you forgiven the doctor?

Oh yes, I am just grateful we had him for 10 years after being diagnosed with HIV. Knowing he was HIV positive, and knowing at any time he would become ill with an oportunistist illness, motivated him to see the world, and experience life to the fulliest. He told us not to grieve, he was very fortunate to have had the finances to travel and do everything he wanted in life. He wanted us to celebrate his life, not mourn his loss. He was very strong until the end. I have forgiven the doctor, but as you know losing a loved one is the hardest thing a person will ever endure in life.

I too will celebrate your brother's life. Everyday I light a candle for all those who have gone before us.

What is your brother's name?

My prayer is that I too will be strong to the end. God help me.

It took me ten years to mourn my daughter and on the 10th year, I decided I could not carry on like that. I had a husband who needed loving and had to let Jessy go as much as I loved her. The more I let her go, the more she came back to love me. It is amazing.

Thanks for your courage and strength. Keep it up and please know that your brother is always with you.

I only imagine the pain if I lost my brothers or my sister. I can only imagine...I can relate to the death of a child but I would be broken mbae my sibling's death. You come from a family that is strong. A strong line of people.

Keep it up...

"He is the answer to your prayers, the whisper in the wind..."

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Muthoni (Mson).

Mson, you amaze me.

Thanks be to God Homerx. You too amaze me. Like really.

Here is to all who have gone before us. Puppies as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3XdXEJEI4E

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Muthoni (Mson)

His name was Carl. He is with me always, I think of him every day and even ask for advice from him when I don't know where to turn. He was very intellligent (master's degree) and a very loving, compassionate person. I have a daugter and her name is Jessica, and we call her Jessi - she turned 22 yesterday and graduated from college today. My brother left money for her college finances (even though he passed away 7 years ago) - so it was a very special day for us. Thank you all for listening and again my thoughts are with everyone who has a loved one who is terminal, or has passed on. I believe my brother was with us today, and was so proud when they called her name at the graduation ceremony. She did him proud, she graduated Magan Cum Laude!

Thanks for telling me the name of your brother. He inspires me. That I should give my dreams a new beginning. Live life. It was very gracious of your brother to leave college finances to Jessi.

I will remember Carl as I light my candle. I remembered him today even though I did not know his name.

And yes he was at the graduation, shining his light on all of you. I believe that.

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Muthoni (Mson)

You are an amazing person - and an inspiration to all of us! Thank you for all of your kind words and keeping my brother and me in your thoughts and prayers.

i love this communication...it is wonderful..