Weird reaction to TB test?

[yudenisrodriguez]

Hey ladies, i went in to a clinic this morning to get a TB test done for clinical purposes. Well, about two hours later, the site grew like a small golf ball!! and was somewhat reddish, but it was soft. i called the clinic, because i have done the TB test a few times and have never had a reaction to it before. I don't think its a positive result in a matter of two hours, as the test result peaks at the 48-72 hr mark. they told me to come back into the clinic to take a look, and the NP that administered it to me said its probably an allergic reaction, but also thinks it "is gonna be a positive". I don't think he administered the injection correctly honestly, because he messed up the first time he inserted the needle and had to re-enter. then, the injection BUUURRNEEDD when he injected the solution (this has NEVER happened before). he recommended i take an antihistamine. the "golf ball" has gone down a bit but now I'm worried about the results being positive.. any advice?

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

We cannot provide any medical advice per TOS. At this point, you need to see your provider, or if you think your condition warrants it, visit an urgent care or the ER.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

As per the Terms of Service we cannot give medical advice. I would follow up with your PCP....here is the CDC site....CDC | TB | Testing & Diagnosis

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