Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks. It kills millions of people each year in underdeveloped countries and it is known to be one of the top 5 killers. I should know all of this because I have it, Yes I contracted TB, How? Im still trying to figure that one out, could have been anywhere in Guatemala, on a bus, a micro bus, or maybe from just chatting it up with someone who was infected, SABER?! All I know is that As of August 30th Ive been taking INH or Isoniazid , and I have to take this for 9 Months. Along with the medicine, I am restricted to eat certain foods, including avocadoes, bananas, figs, (not that I regularly eat any of this stuff) what kills me is that I cant drink Coffee or I am limited to it, and Absolutelly I am banned from Drinking Alcohol, this includes beer, Dammn TB!
At first I was a bit depressed when I was diagnosed with it, which was done through a regurlar TB skin test, I tested positive and I felt defeated, I have learned to Adjust and deal with what it is, and I am taking it as a challenge, Dont worry people, I am not going to die, The meds will do well and I will be TB free by May of 2010. For the mean time I have dedicated these nine months for reflection, cleansing, my art, studying for the GRE's, work, my community and other things.
Oh on a side note, I have bought a Turkey with site mate Phil, He's a Big Boy and were planing on having him over (to fill our bellies) for Thanksgiving/my birthday. Cant Wait.
Peace Out Yall!
Fly Loving.
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