posted March 06, 2008 09:37 AM         

I have just received news from my doctor and I have been diagnosed with Hepatitis B.

posted March 06, 2008 03:37 PM           

Following is a list of common causes:

• Sexual contact. The hepatitis B virus can enter the body through a break in the lining of the rectum, vagina, urethra, or mouth. Sexual contact is the most important risk factor for the spread of HBV in North America.
  
• Sharing needles. People who share needles and other equipment (such as cotton, spoons, and water) used for injecting illegal drugs may inject HBV-infected blood into their veins.
  
• Work-related exposure. People who handle blood or instruments used to draw blood may become infected with the virus. Health care workers are at risk of becoming infected with the virus if they are accidentally stuck with a used needle or other sharp instrument contaminated with an infected person's blood. Infection also can occur if blood splashes onto an exposed surface, such as the eyes, mouth, or a cut in the skin.
  
• Childbirth. A newborn baby can get the virus from his or her mother during delivery when the baby comes in contact with the mother's body fluids in the birth canal (perinatal transmission). But breast-feeding does not transmit the virus from a woman with HBV to her child.
  
• Body piercings and tattoos. HBV may be spread when needles used for body piercing or tattooing are not properly cleaned (sterilized) and HBV-infected blood enters a person's skin.
  
• Toiletries. Grooming items such as razors and toothbrushes can spread HBV if they carry blood from a person who is infected with the virus.
  

I'm not sure the route my friend uses as far as medication/treatment goes. I can put an email into him if you'd like more info?

ang-

posted March 07, 2008 08:41 AM         

No alcohol, no tattoos, no IV drugs, nothing to put your liver at risk. Be especially wary of drugs that are metabolized by the liver, do not and I mean DO NOT injest anything with acetaminophen (Tylenol) in it, before taking any drugs find out how the body metabolizes the drug.

Hep B is kind of midline where the 3 Hepatitis diseases are concerned. Hep C is far worse.

You can live a long and normal life with Hep B, but you must take responsibility for your own healthcare and take care of yourself.

Also research alternative therapies.

Naomi Judd claims to have had Hep C and received a spontaneous, miracle healing. The mind is a powerful thing, capable of anything!

posted March 07, 2008 09:38 AM         

Ang has provide some great information for you

Please also carefully heed the advice given by hippichick just above me. (*shh.. she's a nurse by profession) She doesn't give medical advice out a whole lot, so I'd also take it as a blessed compliment

Do take the time to educate yourself by reading everything you can get your hands on about this. While talking to people is comforting and soothing to the soul.

Thank you for trusting us enough to share this.

I too... will keep my eye's open for any wise counsel in which to share regarding this medical issue.

posted March 07, 2008 10:41 AM         

Look in to ways of keeping liver healthy

And please have safe sex with your partner.
There are tests available that determines if a person will be just a carrier and not be affected. I hope your partner is one of them.

posted March 07, 2008 12:09 PM         

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posted March 09, 2008 02:20 PM         

I would definitely give the alternative therapies a try.
My uncle recently managed to heal from extensive heart damage caused by a heart attack- through a special diet- purely through my Aunt's own research.

There is so much out there that the "conventional" medical world do not yet acknowledge.

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"To err is human, to forgive divine"
~Alexander Pope

posted March 18, 2008 07:40 AM         

What an awful thing to have happened to you!
I'M GLAD YOUR DR IS TAKING CARE OF YOU THOUGH. uNPLEASANT OR NOT.. IT'S GOOD TO BE ON TOP OF IT.
I'M SORRY YOU GOT A ROUGH DIAGNOSIS. CHIN UP.

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posted March 24, 2008 05:36 PM           

Seems there's still someone I know with type B ... but I can't figure out who or where they are. I'm sorry I told you I could offer advice when In fact I can't.

It does seem tlike there's been lots of advice thrown your way though. Just wade thru em till you find one thats right for you.