February 18, 2022
I started my meds for PTB. I was diagnosed with PTB due to a spot on the right upper lobe of my lungs. I hesitated to take the meds at first cause I do some research and discovered that it has so many side effects and can damage my liver. So, I went to another doctor, a private doctor in a small clinic near my home. I asked for a second opinion and show to him my x-ray. He confirmed that it was TB or tuberculosis. I felt really sad after hearing that and still in denial about my condition cause I don't have any symptoms and assumed that the white spot in the right part of my lungs is just phlegm. But then, I take the meds to prevent a more serious problem.
February 19, 2022
The second day of drinking meds. I feel like my eyes are watery or sore, and my urine color got darker. As per research, they are the typical side effects of my meds. Thankfully I haven't felt the worse side effects. I submit a sample of my sputum, an additional test to confirm the kind of TB that I have or how bad it was. The result will be after two days.
February 20, 2022
On the third day of drinking my meds. I still observed the same side effects. Though I get emotional at times. I'm thinking about my family and the possibility that they might get infected because of me. I'm thinking about wanting to work and helping my family to pay the bills. I'm thinking about my friends. I just wished they asked how I am tho they don't know any of these yet. But I just hope for some random "how are you?" from them and talk about how I feel emotionally. Cause I can't say some things to my family. I don't want them to know that I overthink and cry at night because of the disappointments that I feel about myself.
I just hope that this thing will pass soon and that I'll overcome this through the grace of God. And I'm praying to learn and grow from this experience. Also, to have a job even when I'm on my medication.