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My Journey with Tuberculosis: A Rollercoaster of Hope and Fear In February 2023, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with fully sensitive...

I started my medication journey in June 2024 and really struggled with adverse effects. I would like to post some experiences so that people starting their...

Today was my last dose of Rifampin and I'm so glad I hung in there! I was not without side effects and have lost 30 pounds due to a drastic change in my...

"Hello everyone, I'm reaching out for support and advice. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with peritoneal TB. Despite undergoing six months of treatment, I...

I am in 1st week of treatment for TB and I am also a recovering drug addict.... I use my methadone with the TB meds as I have no choice but today I started...

I was diagnosed with PTB in late May 2024. I started my treatment in June 2024. It was initially mis-diagnosed as pneumonia for a period of 3 months which I...

I was diagnosed with PTB in late May 2024. I started my treatment in June 2024. It was initially mis-diagnosed as pneumonia for a period of 3 months which I...

I have recently been diagnosed with TB after being very ill in hospital with Covid. My immune system was so low that latent TB led to active TB, I would be...

I started the four-month treatment regimen of Rafampin on July 13. Up until last week the only side effect was dark orange urine. But over the last week, I’ve...

I would really appreciate some support as i feel like the only person in the world with TB. Do you think the drugs make you feel anxious and low? i am on...

I have been under treatment for Pulmonary Tb for about 11 months, however since ladt 4 days i have been experiencing low grade fever again. Should i be worried...

I had a TB blood test along with other tests because my ophthalmologist was wondering if there was an underlying cause for an eye inflammation. Turns out my TB...

Hi I am about to start treatment for latent TB. i am a healthcare- social worker. i like to swim and do yoga i hope i can do these things while on...

Hello, I'm on Isoniazid, getting closer to the 2,5 months, but I'm becoming increasingly more depressed and irritable. Anyone else experiencing these?...

I was told my next sputum test would be 4 weeks after my first day of medication... seems like a long time?

Hello Everyone, Hope you are having a good day... I started Isoniazid a few weeks ago, and just wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experienced some...

Just need some support from people who know what my spouse and I are going through. Spouse has active tb and is month 2 of treatment with no good news yet....

Hello, I value patient experience very much. Just wondering about some common symptoms/signs of toxicity while on Isoniazid, it would be useful to watch for...

hello, I have started Isoniazid for 6 months, but I'm 58 yo. Liver risk is apparently higher because of my age. Just wondering if anyone is aware of some...

UNITE4TB needs your help to agree a set of outcomes, that should be measured in all future studies of treatments for pulmonary tuberculosis - please support...

Hello, I have Latent TB, I am 59 years old health professional who worked in hospitals for many years. I'm so worried, I and I dread the idea of taking any...

I have been talking medication for lymph node tb for 4 months now, however i have been developing fever and night sweats for the past few day. Is it common...

I’d like advice please. I've been told I may have active tb due to presence of nodule/breathless/fatigue. I am due to have my elderly mum come on Xmas day, for...

TB patients and former patients are invited to share their insights to support professional awareness raising. A Life In A Day - https://alifeinaday.co.uk -...

On my 3rd month of treatment for active TB, currently on Rifampin, isoniazid, and b6. Looking at 6 months of treatment, maybe 9. I feel fatigued all the time,...

Hi… Im diagnosed with MDR-TB. It’s been 6 months since I’m getting treatment. I’m facing issues like lower leg weekness, I’m not able to sit on floor or use...

I ..66 year old male..have been on rifampin about a two months for latent tb. I have been taking tramadol and hydrocodone for many years for chronic back...

I had a TB blood test due to having lumps in my neck , night sweats , weight loss and extreme fatigue but no cough. It came back positive , i now have to wait...

Recently i had relapsed and was again diagnosed with pulmonary and extra pulmonary tuberculosis. I started my medication on 23rd August, for the first week i...

I has optic neuritis due to isoniazid but all the tb meds interacted so I'm off them for number of weeks to recover. However remaining brain tb is causing...