hello doctor,
i recently has major problems on my legs. I am not able to walk properely and move myyy legs fingers completly specialy of right leg. I am reaally worried it has become worst and worst day by day. What can be the done for this sir?
Before 2,3 weeks i Falled down accidently on the ground and from that moment this problem has become the major for me although there was no any defect in the nerves and bones through the latest mri results. But I think I am in serious trouble.plz do help me
Before falling on the ground my legs werent powerless as much as this is now. After that accident i layed down on the bed for more than one weeks and after that i recently found my weakness in the legs. Is it due to the accident?
THANK YOU dr. I got really relief from your information. thank you so much
Your back pain will go once TB is completely treated. Sometimes residual pain remains due to deformity. Yes, TB can be cured, but spine TB is a bit difficult to cure and needs prolonged treatment. Complete cure may take up to two years. However, only the doctor who is following you up can comment for sure. You can take a second opinion at a TB center or a spine center of repute in your country.
Thanks doctor for your quick respone.
at the beginning of my treatment I was given only Ethambutol 1200 mg because my Liver was infected. both SGOT and SGPT was increased. later on i was recently provided with isoniazid 300 mg and rifampicin 450 mg with vitamin B6 when my liver functioned well.
I am really worried because my back hurts so much sometimes. So plz doctor provide me with information that:
When my back pain goes out?
Will it be cured?
For how long it takes to be fully cured?
Sincerely, Bikash Shrestha
For spine TB WHO recommends a regimen of 2HREZ/4HR3, which involves isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide daily for two months, followed by four months of isoniazid and rifampicin given three times a week. In countries like Nepal and where an abscess has developed, it is important to continue the regimen sometimes for 18 months. Also, ethambutol may be continues for long. Please ask regarding inclusion of pyrazinamide into the regimen if you have not taken it already for two months. Sometimes amikacin and streptomycin needs to be added to avoid drug resistance. Ask regarding this also.
Along with this, you need to take a high protein diet, eat healthy, drink plenty of water, fresh fruit juice and soups. You need to do exercises to strengthen your back (please do this after consulting your doctor and under a trained physiotherapist). Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.