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2 months back My father detected with TB and from that time he is on TB treatment. I want to know that is there any test to find how is medicines are working and what the position of TB as of now. Even after 2 months he is feeling weakness and joint pain. He is a diabetic patient too.
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Total treatment for tb is usually 6 to 9 months. Diabetics may require longer treatment. Joint pains might be due to other causes as well as drugs. Uric acid, liver enzymes may be elevated. Good control of diabetes is very important for quick recovery. The patient requires clinical exam.
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