i had the tb test on wednesday. it is still hurting me and getting bigger, red and itch after 3 days. the dr. put me on cephalexin 500 for 2 weeks yesterday. but it is still hurt ang getting the redness is spreading more. should i just wait for it to heal? please help.
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Increasing size and redness of the area may mean that the test is positive, but it would need to be interpreted by your doctor or public health nurse. The use of an anti-inflammatory painkiller and anti histamine may help with discomfort and itching that you are experiencing. Eg of anti-inflammatory pain medication include ibuprofen, Catalan, naproxen hope this helps