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Why My Doctor Has Asked For A HIV Test ? I Am Already Suffering From Arthritis And TB

Your Open QuestionShow me another » Am stuck with TB,yesterday my test showed this..i have an arthritis problem also. doctor asked me to check the HIV test also..Am little scared why he has asked for this..
Fri, 13 Jan 2012
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Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
Probably you have Tubercular Arthritis, you doctor just wants to rule out if you have HIV related TB. Not to worry, there is nothing to get scared. Just speak to your Doctor and take your medications regularly.
Good Luck.
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Why My Doctor Has Asked For A HIV Test ? I Am Already Suffering From Arthritis And TB

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. Probably you have Tubercular Arthritis, you doctor just wants to rule out if you have HIV related TB. Not to worry, there is nothing to get scared. Just speak to your Doctor and take your medications regularly. Good Luck.