TB medication

[FlowerM]

I have been taking TB medication for 5 months now and I still feel weak and dizzy sometimes. I get terrible headaches and joint pains.

I am currently on rifinah....are those the side effects?do they last for as long as you are taking the medication?

[Soul01]

FlowerM have you had the same side effects all the way through treatment?

[FlowerM in reply to Soul01]

Yes I get these terrible Headches almost every day and its been 5 months now and as for the joints pains they come and go

[Soul01]

Have you got one more month of treatment left?

[FlowerM in reply to Soul01]

Yes 1 month left the journey hasnt really been that easy....Im just glad that I regained some weight and my appetite is back but as for the pains I have to go through everyday its hectic

[Deniseelk]

Do you take your antibiotics just prior to bedtime? I did this in the hope to sleep off any potential headaches / sickness. I wonder if you should get your vitamin D levels checked incase this is causing some of the body aches? Look after yourself, be proud you are most of the way through your antibiotics. Please speak to your TB specialist about your concerns.... this is why we have them. There may be something in addition they can do to ease your symptoms quicker.

[FlowerM]

Thank you I will get help regarding the joint pains the journey has not really been that easy but the medication has improved alot of things like my weight,appetite and short breath is gone

[HelenC Partner TB Alert]

Hi FlowerM,

I'm pleased to see that you have had some good advice already. TB medication often causes the side effects you describe, however it is always worth discussing them with your TB doctor or nurse - particularly if you experiences any sudden changes.

I see that you are just weeks away from completing your treatment now, so hang in there - you are doing great.

Helen