Parent medical :tuberculos 30 years ago and treated.

[shivay0305 0]

Hello,

I have sponsored my parents. They have their interview in 2 weeks. In this meantime, they have to do their medical test. 
I have few questions please:

1_ My dad had tuberculos 30 years ago and it’s already treated. Should we inform the doctor when doing the medical exam or not, as it’s been long time and already treated? If yes, is it going to be a problem for the sponsorphip? Also what kind of paper does he needs to proof his treatment taken? I am guessing he does not have any paper. He is 65 years old. 

2_ my mom is diabetic and has a back problem. Is it also a problem? Does she need to mention her back AND her diabetic to the doctor? 

Please advise. Their appt is on the 26th march. 

Thank you very much

[Crazy Cat 42,392]

19 minutes ago, shivay0305 said:

Hello,

I have sponsored my parents. They have their interview in 2 weeks. In this meantime, they have to do their medical test. 
I have few questions please:

1_ My dad had tuberculos 30 years ago and it’s already treated. Should we inform the doctor when doing the medical exam or not, as it’s been long time and already treated? If yes, is it going to be a problem for the sponsorphip? Also what kind of paper does he needs to proof his treatment taken? I am guessing he does not have any paper. He is 65 years old. 

2_ my mom is diabetic and has a back problem. Is it also a problem? Does she need to mention her back AND her diabetic to the doctor? 

Please advise. Their appt is on the 26th march. 

Thank you very much

They will be asked about their medical history, so yes, they will have to disclose the information.  Your Mother's condition will NOT be an issue.  Your Father's case might more complicated.  The results of his chest xray will be a prime factor in any additional required treatment.....if he can find records concerning his prior treatment, it would be very beneficial, imo.

Edited March 24, 2018 by missileman

[Crazy Cat 42,392]

Please see my edit....your Mother's conditions won't be an issue.

[Unlockable 7,315]

You have to reveal the history. You should not hide it. It is an important detail. If it was treated it will probably not be an issue.

[Unidentified 2,930]

35 minutes ago, shivay0305 said:

Hello,

I have sponsored my parents. They have their interview in 2 weeks. In this meantime, they have to do their medical test. 
I have few questions please:

1_ My dad had tuberculos 30 years ago and it’s already treated. Should we inform the doctor when doing the medical exam or not, as it’s been long time and already treated? If yes, is it going to be a problem for the sponsorphip? Also what kind of paper does he needs to proof his treatment taken? I am guessing he does not have any paper. He is 65 years old. 

2_ my mom is diabetic and has a back problem. Is it also a problem? Does she need to mention her back AND her diabetic to the doctor? 

Please advise. Their appt is on the 26th march. 

Thank you very much

Yes, your dad needs to tell them. During the exam they're going to do an x-ray and they are most likely going to see scars on his lungs and it will be less of a hassle for your dad if they already know he had TB 30 years ago and that it was treated. If possible, make sure he has his medical records from that time with him. But no, it's not going to be a problem if it was 30 years ago. 

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

Also fyi, may want to look into medical costs once those parents are in the US. Cost is typically an issue for immigrant seniors. 

[Boiler 46,176]

7 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

Also fyi, may want to look into medical costs once those parents are in the US. Cost is typically an issue for immigrant seniors. 

You beat me to it!

 

65 suggests they may not be working or not working for long.

 

And no matter where you come from US costs are a shock, presumably you have looked into that and they are comfortable with the costs?

[Unidentified 2,930]

31 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

Also fyi, may want to look into medical costs once those parents are in the US. Cost is typically an issue for immigrant seniors. 

Especially with the mother having diabetes. Diabetes by itself is not a big issue but in the long run, diabetes can lead to blindness, amputations, kidney damage, nerve damage and a lot more which is going to be costly.

[shivay0305 0]

Yes my dad’s TB was treated in 1987 for sure. He will definatly talk about that to the doctor but we are trying to get the report.He is looking in the house everywhere. Also he is a heart patient, and we found the report for that. So he will bring that one too. 

 

Thanks for your quick reply. 

[Dutchster 1,107]

Hi,

I had this during my medical in the Netherlands. In 1994 me, my mother and my father had TB and got proper treatment. Do not hide this from the consulate/embassy or panel physician! 
During the medical, the panel physician will ask certain question and one will be "Have you ever had or been treated for TB?". Unfortunately, I was not prepared at the interview and as soon as I said yes, everyone was alert and we end up having both of my parents on speakers to confirm dates and hospitals. As soon as the medical ended, I had a checklist of things I had to collect before my interview. 

- Hospital records of treatment with dates.
- Doctor records of him seeing me and diagnosing me
- Records of confirming being cleared of TB
- Records of what medication/treatment used, the amount and the length of treatment.

Upon arrival in the US, the Tennessee department of Health was alerted of my arrival and I had to get a couple TB tests done at a medical center. 

Edited March 25, 2018 by Dutchster

[yuini 29]

33 minutes ago, Dutchster said:

Hi,

I had this during my medical in the Netherlands. In 1994 me, my mother and my father had TB and got proper treatment. Do not hide this from the consulate/embassy or panel physician! 
During the medical, the panel physician will ask certain question and one will be "Have you ever had or been treated for TB?". Unfortunately, I was not prepared at the interview and as soon as I said yes, everyone was alert and we end up having both of my parents on speakers to confirm dates and hospitals. As soon as the medical ended, I had a checklist of things I had to collect before my interview. 

- Hospital records of treatment with dates.
- Doctor records of him seeing me and diagnosing me
- Records of confirming being cleared of TB
- Records of what medication/treatment used, the amount and the length of treatment.

Upon arrival in the US, the Tennessee department of Health was alerted of my arrival and I had to get a couple TB tests done at a medical center. 

Wow! That's interesting to know. Thanks for sharing your story.

 

13 hours ago, shivay0305 said:

Hello,

I have sponsored my parents. They have their interview in 2 weeks. In this meantime, they have to do their medical test. 
I have few questions please:

1_ My dad had tuberculos 30 years ago and it’s already treated. Should we inform the doctor when doing the medical exam or not, as it’s been long time and already treated? If yes, is it going to be a problem for the sponsorphip? Also what kind of paper does he needs to proof his treatment taken? I am guessing he does not have any paper. He is 65 years old. 

2_ my mom is diabetic and has a back problem. Is it also a problem? Does she need to mention her back AND her diabetic to the doctor? 

Please advise. Their appt is on the 26th march. 

Thank you very much

Yes be truthful, in my experience they kept on asking about this and I can imagine it has a big bearing if they ask it that much.

Hoping for the best and like what others said, I hope you have considered and evaluated how costly it would be for seniors to live in the US. 

[shivay0305 0]

Thank you very much for sharing your story but he still can not find the TB report so I am gonna call the hospital, hoping they kept is in their archive. 

 

Also one question, my sister who also lives in usa with me but I am the petitioner for my parents not her, is currently there to visit and help them for this interview. As my parents don’t really speak english, Can she go with them to help them translate ? 

 

Thanks

[WeGuyGal 1,052]

1 hour ago, shivay0305 said:

 

Also one question, my sister who also lives in usa with me but I am the petitioner for my parents not her, is currently there to visit and help them for this interview. As my parents don’t really speak english, Can she go with them to help them translate ? 

 

No.. most embassies\consulates have local translators available inside. What language do the parents speak? 

 

In addition, as others have stated, it's prudent to look at US healthcare costs prior to travel, as the petitioner would be financially responsible once the beneficiaries migrate to the US. 

[shivay0305 0]

They speak hindi. 

Yes I will check the cost. Thank you

[shivay0305 0]

So my dad checked everywhere and could not find it and I called the hospital as well. They said they don’t record from 30 years ago. It’s destroyed. 

 

Now what are the options to proof his TB was treated and he is in good health now? 

 

Thank you for your help.