As far as Coulomb's health was concerned these were difficult years and the illnesses which he suffered while on Martinique left him in poor health for the rest of his life. On his return to France, Coulomb was sent to Bouchain.
Makaabot Coulomb sa kalusugan ay nag-aalala ang mga ito ay mahirap na taon at ang sakit na kung saan siya suffered habang sa kaliwa Martinique siya sa kalusugan para sa mga mahihirap na ang natitirang bahagi ng kanyang buhay.