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Is It Safe To Sleep With My Child After 2 Weeks Of TB Treatment?
Question: hello...
it's already 2 weeks and 4 days since i started anti tb treatment...my doc said im no longer infectious after 2-3 weeks...now my concerns and questions are:
1. is it now safe to let my baby sleep beside me?
2. about my job im concerned. is it okay to go back to work already? my job involves accounting tasks mostly just sitting down inside an air conditioned cubicle the whole day. is it safe and okay for me?
3. about being inactive. i have been inactive for 2 weeks since i got sick..meaning i havent done any exerciwes yet cuz im scared to overwork my lungs...i still easily get tired when doing so much activities but if its ok i would like to start exercises..is it safe for me and what exercises are safe to do for my case?
4. is it normal to still feel an achy feelng in my lung? it just comes and then go...it is located lower left side near the spot where i had my thoracentesis...
thank you
it's already 2 weeks and 4 days since i started anti tb treatment...my doc said im no longer infectious after 2-3 weeks...now my concerns and questions are:
1. is it now safe to let my baby sleep beside me?
2. about my job im concerned. is it okay to go back to work already? my job involves accounting tasks mostly just sitting down inside an air conditioned cubicle the whole day. is it safe and okay for me?
3. about being inactive. i have been inactive for 2 weeks since i got sick..meaning i havent done any exerciwes yet cuz im scared to overwork my lungs...i still easily get tired when doing so much activities but if its ok i would like to start exercises..is it safe for me and what exercises are safe to do for my case?
4. is it normal to still feel an achy feelng in my lung? it just comes and then go...it is located lower left side near the spot where i had my thoracentesis...
thank you
Brief Answer:
You can start your normal lifestyle.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
There are various myths revolving TB but they are incorrect. Coming to your questions:-
1. Yes after two weeks of correct treatment the patient is non infectious. So you can sleep with your child.
2.You can resume your work without fear.
3.Yes you can resume activities and exercises but avoid vigorous ones.
4.Yes it is normal to feel pain in lungs. It will go eventually with treatment. You can take analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
5. You are on right track take treatment without missing a dose. Stay in follow up. Eat protein rich healthy and balanced diet with multivitamins and calcium supplement. Drink plenty of water.
Take care
Hope I answered your query
If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
A review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma
You can start your normal lifestyle.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
There are various myths revolving TB but they are incorrect. Coming to your questions:-
1. Yes after two weeks of correct treatment the patient is non infectious. So you can sleep with your child.
2.You can resume your work without fear.
3.Yes you can resume activities and exercises but avoid vigorous ones.
4.Yes it is normal to feel pain in lungs. It will go eventually with treatment. You can take analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
5. You are on right track take treatment without missing a dose. Stay in follow up. Eat protein rich healthy and balanced diet with multivitamins and calcium supplement. Drink plenty of water.
Take care
Hope I answered your query
If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
A review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma
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