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Can I Try To Conceive While Suffering From Supraclavicular Tuberculosis?

i am suffering from supraclavicular tuberculosis again after treatment in 2008 to 2009 i try for second baby but misaccrige in jan in march 2012 i know suffered with same tb again so is it safe for me in 2013 i try for baby or no im 33 my husband is 39 year now i m on medication for 1year again

Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Practically, there is no harm in getting pregnant while on anti tubercular drugs.
Amongst anti tubercular drugs, only streptomycin and levofloxacin are teratogenic and can harm developing fetus.
So if currently you are taking any of these drugs then you should first stop these drugs and then you can conceive.
Maintaining good immunity and nutrition is also important while conceiving with anti tubercular drugs.
So also take multivitamin tablet containing folic acid, vitamin b12, b6. Also start high protein diet.
So above mentioned precautions should be taken while conceiving with anti tubercular drugs.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can I Try To Conceive While Suffering From Supraclavicular Tuberculosis?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Practically, there is no harm in getting pregnant while on anti tubercular drugs. Amongst anti tubercular drugs, only streptomycin and levofloxacin are teratogenic and can harm developing fetus. So if currently you are taking any of these drugs then you should first stop these drugs and then you can conceive. Maintaining good immunity and nutrition is also important while conceiving with anti tubercular drugs. So also take multivitamin tablet containing folic acid, vitamin b12, b6. Also start high protein diet. So above mentioned precautions should be taken while conceiving with anti tubercular drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.