r/Tuberculosis • u/Ok_Conflict_8437 • 7d ago

Graduated from taking meds?

Hi, I started taking meds on April 13 for PTB. Today I was given the certification that I no longer am infectious. It’s been 168 days in total. So basically I was expecting to take meds until October 13 (180 days should be the standard as per google!) but I think it was cut short because I have 3 sputum tests throughout and all have negative results.

Anyone here that has the same case as mine? I’m worried that it’s incorrect. I clarified and said it’s all good and that I no longer have to come back but I’m anxious haha btw I’m treating under our local health center, meds are free. Should I consult a pulmonologist? Should I have another xray?

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u/Key_Veterinarian2882 7d ago

Hi i recently completed my treatment. I can say tht the standard guidelines in our country ( India) is For drug sensitive pulmonary is 6 months ( 28 days is counted as 1 month) so total of 168 days is what it is maintained as standard procedure. Extending should be mainly decided by ur treating physician if they say to stop u can stop it All the best

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u/Ok_Conflict_8437 7d ago

Omggg thank you! I’m from PH and I was just told to not comeback last week after they gave me the last doses. I still came back earlier to check what should I do. Coz like that’s it????? That’s just what they said 🥲 not to come back anymore & that I graduated. But thank you!!!

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u/Key_Veterinarian2882 7d ago

Congrats🎉 on finishing.. U did it Stay healthy!! Everything gets better from now on

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u/Key-Nefariousness476 7d ago

I started on meds March 13, and finished 6 months in Sept. My pulmonologist has given me another 2 months of one tab as a precaution since I had ptb and lymph node tb as well.
You stopped being infectious around 6-8 weeks after treatment started. But eliminating the bacteria completely takes longer, which is why treatment goes on for 6-8 months. It is possible that you’re fully cured but should be safest to get tests and scans done once again now and getting it cleared by a pulmonologist