I have Tuberculosis in my lymph down the jaw. It was written in my report that it is tb in origin. What does that mean? I have heard that TB medicines make you skinnier. Does it happen? How long will it take to settle down? Can I meet people? Will it spread by air because it is in my lymp. It is not in my chest. Will it spread by air?

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