Chest pains

[Smeethy]

Hi my partner has been on antibiotics for 2months has had meds reduced now he is feeling awful with a painful chest specialist and nurses say t b shouldn't cause pain thought we would try here to see if others are the same really appreciate any replies thank you

[HelenC Partner TB Alert]

Hi Smeethy,

I think I may have emailed your partner directly, so excuse the repetition if so. It is unfortunate to still feel so ill with no explanation, so far into TB treatment.

It is true that TB medication starts to work quite quickly, so many people feel their TB symptoms clear after a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, the treatment itself can leave you feeling pretty ill, as can any longer lasting damage that the TB bacteria have caused before they were treated.

Have you had any further tests to see if the treatment is working? That would at least give you some indication as to the cause of your continued symptoms?

Best wishes,

Helen

[Smeethy in reply to HelenC]

Hi Helen my partner has had x-rays which show an improvement he has put on weight and night sweats have nearly stopped but is experiencing chest pain frequently but keeps being told t b shouldn't cause pain in the chest so just wanted to see if other people have chest pain too

[HelenC Partner TB Alert in reply to Smeethy]

Hmm, that's a funny one. I am surprised that he has been told that, as I have heard from plenty of people who still get chest pain even years after TB. Perhaps they mean that there is no evidence of long-term damage that could be causing him pain. Yes, hopefully others can help. Also, push your doctors for a clearer explanation.