Hi! I was a former TB patient 4 years ago and was treated for 6 months. At that time, I only had night sweats , back pain and decreased appetite. I went to the doctor with a chest x-ray which revealed an infiltrate. The doctor diagnosed me to have TB so I was treated. I have been experiencing back pain that comes and goes for 2 years. It usually occurs when I am stressed and during cold weather. I had a chest x-ray last year that revealed an old scar of TB and the doctor said that I am completely healed from TB. Still, my back pain occurs. What do you think seems to be a problem? Could this be TB again but the doctor failed to recognize it?
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor Since you are an old TB patient, do not neglect the pain, you need to Do CT or MRI to rule out the possibilities of Potts spine (TB of spinal cord), which is more chances in patients with previously infected with TB. Hence, with X-ray, it may not be visible to see it, in early stage of disease, you need to do CT or MRI... consult an orthopedic they will guide you.... Hope I have answered your question Take care