Page 18 - TB: The Ticking Time Bomb

“ I fought and won the war against TB twice. I can say family support along with

proper treatment is vital to survive. First time when I had it, I suffered physically but
it had little or no effect on my mind because I was young and I had no one to worry
about if something terrible had happened to me.

But the second time was a different story. I have 2 children and it injured me
mentally more than anything else. I am constantly fearful that I might have it again
and pass it on to my children. The scars of TB exist not only on my lungs but also on
my mind and soul.
” - Tanvi

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I’m suffering from spine TB. Spine TB does not even allow you to die. It will
make your half body die and remaining will live with no cause. As you said, time
bomb is ticking - never know how much life it might take with it.

”

- Ajith

“ I am a doctor from Nepal and one of my friends who is also a doctor fought

hard against MDR TB. I could feel his pain and depression while under treatment
periods (first category 1 medicines, then category 2 medicines and then only MDR
injections for 12 months!). We health professionals are at high risk of getting TB
transmitted.
” - Rupesh Gami

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