Spine TB

Hi! I just have few questions and I hope someone who experienced the same thing can answer. TYIA!

For background: I am 20M from the Philippines and was diagnosed with Spine TB (with erosive changes on cervical spine). A month ago I had a surgery to drain my abscess and currently on my third week of TB meds. I am also experiencing back pain after long hours of sitting/ standing.

• How long will it take for the incision and drainage to heal? (I have my drainage for a month already and it still drains abscess. Tho, relatively in less amounts compared to the first few days) I am quite concerned about its healing. Is it normal to take this long?

• Is it normal to still feel back pain even though I am already taking TB meds? If yes, how long will it take to go away? (At least in your case) If no, should I be concerned and are there additional treatments/ therapy for this?

• Is it normal to have abdominal bloating after the surgery, given I am 1 month postop?

• Is it normal to feel weakness on my lower extremities?

• don’t hesitate to share your experience/ life style that improved your condition. Will surely appreciate this <3