Pains etc...

[kara20]

I'm 20 years old, relatively healthy. In February of 2003 I was diagnosed with Tuberculosis (inactive). I have been on 2 tablets of Vitamin B6 (2 tabs b/c I was having tingling in my arms and fingers) and INH. Recently I have been having problems with extreme nausea, a pain in my right side (under my rib cage). The pain is not extreme, it's just uncomfortable. The only other pills that I am taking is a calcium suppliment. I usually drink the 8 glasses of water a day (recommended by my doctor). Any idea as to what may be going on?

[annegarrett]

You do not mention whether or not you are pregnant--or how far along you are. We would need that information to help answer your question.

Anne

[kara20]

sorry, i forgot to add that stuff (my husband was rushing me out the door). i am 3 months pregnant[:I]

[expert on call]

I am not at all sure. At three months, preeclampsia would be very unlikely. It usually presents after 20 weeks. The nausea and vomiting could be that generally experienced in the first trimester. It could be a side effect of the INH. INF can cause hepatitis.

I would let your doctor know about the symptoms and ask if the INH could be the cause.

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