I know someone who has TB, but he says that his doctors have not helped him and that his medicines are making him feel sick?
If you know someone who has TB and they are not taking their medications regularly or are not under medical care, you should strongly encourage them to see a doctor. With the correct medicines, almost all TB cases will be cured. Occasionally, TB medicines can have side effects that make people feel ill. If someone has side effects from their medications then it is very important that they go see a doctor as soon as possible. Back to Index 15. “What is a TB test good for?” A TB test, also called a tuberculin test, can tell you if you have been infected with TB. People who are infected with TB have a few TB germs in their body but the germs are not growing and are not making them sick. Back to Index 16. “If you have a positive TB skin test, will you get sick with TB?” No, many people with a positive TB test will never get TB. However, a positive test often means that you are infected with TB. Some people with a positive TB skin test should be treated with a medicine called isoniazid or I
