Pain after taking medication for tuberculous pleurisy is normal, indicating that the disease has not fully recovered. Tuberculous pleurisy is caused when the pleura is invaded by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can cause symptoms of tuberculosis toxicity, such as night sweats, low-grade fever, and fatigue. Tuberculous pleurisy can also cause sharp stabbing pains in the chest, which can be significantly improved with treatment. It is also normal to develop pain while taking medication, usually due to incomplete recovery from the disease. In more severe cases, tuberculous pleurisy can cause a buildup of fluid in the chest cavity, which can lead to breathing problems when the fluid is severe. The disease is contagious and can be spread by droplets. Patients should be isolated to avoid infecting others and treated to avoid aggravation of the disease. Tuberculous pleurisy in the process of treatment of physical discomfort in time to seek medical attention.