My mother is suffering from spinal tb.her age is 55.she has pre and para vertebral abscess extending from D10 to D12.she is suffering from severe back pain and stomach pain.now she is bed ridden.she can t even sit because of pain.plantar reflex is normal.now she is taking anti tuberculosis drug.when will she become normal?is surgery is required?when she will walk and do her normal day to day works?
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  As you describe, it appears that she should start recovering from the infection, once half of the infection, is under control, the recovery of the tissue damage around will start.  The disease will take prolonged time for complete cure. Once it becomes half cured she may need to have a plaster cast at the waist to immobilize the spine.  Now she may require injection streptomycin along with the oral medicines.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.