My dad's been dealing with Pulmonary TB, and the doctor put him on Forecox tablets. He's taking two a day for 70 days, and he's already 40 days in. Lately, he's been complaining about pain in his knees and hands. Could this be a side effect? Also, what kind of diet should he be on, and are there any specific precautions he needs to follow?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've recently been diagnosed with sarcoidosis and I'm feeling really worried about it. The doctors found mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy and both my Mtb genexpert and afb staining came back negative. I'm experiencing symptoms like weight loss, fever, a persistent cough, and these red spots on my legs. My doctor mentioned that there's no cure for sarcoidosis and I'm just really concerned about what this means for my future. Is there any hope for living a full life after a sarcoidosis diagnosis? What's the life expectancy like for someone in my situation?

need not worry, you can live good if you take medicines properly

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I'm 28 years old and have been having some trouble with shortness of breath. I feel like I have to consciously force myself to breathe. I tried using a nebulizer, but it didn't really help. Could you suggest what else I might try or what might be going on?

continue nebulizer

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I'm really worried about my brother. He's been dealing with shortness of breath lately and I can't figure out why. Could you help me understand what's going on and suggest what steps we should take next?

it will be normal, if too much then consult Pulmonologist

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