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Is Tuberculosis Curable?

Hi i m 31 yrs old married women, i am suffering from tuberculosis and taking antiTB drugs from last about 2 months. having itching in full body, pain in joints and some time i feel very tired. don't know is it because of medicines. need your advice. and also i ll like to know TB is cureable or not.

Fri, 5 May 2017
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Hey there,

First of all yes, TB is curable if you take proper treatment for appropriate period.

Itching could be due to drugs yes. Joint pain is also could be due to drugs.

Get consulted by TB specialist for same.
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Is Tuberculosis Curable?

Hey there, First of all yes, TB is curable if you take proper treatment for appropriate period. Itching could be due to drugs yes. Joint pain is also could be due to drugs. Get consulted by TB specialist for same.