I am being treated for tuberculosis. The diagnosis was made after a pericardial effusion over my heart and other related symptoms such as fever and lethargy. Eight months have passed and now i have a slight pain in the area under my left rib when i press it or i stretch my hands above my head. Other than that i do feel a bit of pain in my legs specially at joints. I fear a drug resistant TB as i have heard stories regarding this specially with the fact that i am a heavy smoker.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Chest x-ray 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test)Since you are smoker we need to rule out bronchitis first. So PFT is needed. Chest x-ray is needed to rule out any infection like TB present or not. And quit smoking as soon as possible. Chances of M Chat Doctor.  M