I really wanted to donate blood. In fact, I used to donate blood regularly back when to pay $ 20 per liter. It is not only profitable, but I feel I can help someone who may need my O + blood. That did not last long, although when I was diagnosed with hepatitis B. I was told this is a kind of leprosy. No one wants my blood again, and the rest of my family should be vaccinated to avoid contracting the disease from me. I feel contaminated, humiliated, dirty, and worry. Fearing he may even become liver cancer and potentially fatal.
So where I can get? Nobody seems to know. It could be way back when Diener, when he became an assistant to the morgue. Or it could have been contracted in Tonga, where I lived for thirteen years (bad luck, huh?) When the hepatitis is very common. But they say the infection is only contracted through bodily fluids or through sexual contact. My husband does not. One of my children contracted the disease from me and she is a carrier. Three other children do not understand. This is the mystery of where I got it.
I am only a carrier that actually has a full-fledged active hepatitis, while I lived in Tonga. I felt very weak, could not eat anything but fruits. I remember feeling like I was pregnant because if you eat something greasy that it would be very ill. This is just an attempt to sweep the floor, so I spent several days in bed. I saw some of the good doctor told me I had an obsession over my stomach (his exact words). I give up until I finally asked a doctor to take my blood and I've tried. He was reluctant to do so, and the blood was sent to New Zealand to be tested. It took two weeks for the results came back and call me the urge to say they did not know what was wrong. I suffer from hepatitis B. Thank God it's not just in my head. At that moment my eyes actually turn yellow (jaundice).
Relieved to have a diagnosis, but did not feel better (I've given to premature death), I flew to Hawaii to help. I have four young children who can not take over, so I had to leave everything behind for two months with my husband. I am very fortunate to have received support from our church (LDS) for travel and for me a lot of medical bills. I live with my husband's family in Honolulu, and is slowly improving.
Well, to make a long story a little shorter, my liver enzyme tests are not good. I developed chronic primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) liver (do not drink and never) and takes medication every day to keep getting worse. Interestingly I took a drug that is derived from the gallbladder of a bear (Ursus). That was very expensive at first, but is now available in generic form. After taking this medicine, I saw a noticeable improvement in my health and my liver enzymes returned to normal limits.
I am very grateful for all the great doctors and scientists who have worked so hard to help people like me. This experience also made me appreciate both the United States, and medical and research facilities they offer. Tonga is a third world country with a social medicine and does not offer much when we lived there for several years. I've heard have been many improvements, but people still die young, and for reasons that seem to be hindered in my humble opinion.
Life is good. I'm still tired from time to time if not taken care of themselves. I am very happy to be able to raise my four children and meet my grandson. Life is too short. To prevent the spread of hepatitis B, make sure not to get vaccinated. Recently they have begun to hammer on all newborns against infection. If you work in a medical center and surrounding blood, be sure to take proper precautions. Do not share bodily fluids with people with hepatitis and if you do, be sure to have safe sex. Do not share toothbrushes or razors, etc. with others. Do not have tattoos, and always use disposable needles are clean.
So where I can get? Nobody seems to know. It could be way back when Diener, when he became an assistant to the morgue. Or it could have been contracted in Tonga, where I lived for thirteen years (bad luck, huh?) When the hepatitis is very common. But they say the infection is only contracted through bodily fluids or through sexual contact. My husband does not. One of my children contracted the disease from me and she is a carrier. Three other children do not understand. This is the mystery of where I got it.
I am only a carrier that actually has a full-fledged active hepatitis, while I lived in Tonga. I felt very weak, could not eat anything but fruits. I remember feeling like I was pregnant because if you eat something greasy that it would be very ill. This is just an attempt to sweep the floor, so I spent several days in bed. I saw some of the good doctor told me I had an obsession over my stomach (his exact words). I give up until I finally asked a doctor to take my blood and I've tried. He was reluctant to do so, and the blood was sent to New Zealand to be tested. It took two weeks for the results came back and call me the urge to say they did not know what was wrong. I suffer from hepatitis B. Thank God it's not just in my head. At that moment my eyes actually turn yellow (jaundice).
Relieved to have a diagnosis, but did not feel better (I've given to premature death), I flew to Hawaii to help. I have four young children who can not take over, so I had to leave everything behind for two months with my husband. I am very fortunate to have received support from our church (LDS) for travel and for me a lot of medical bills. I live with my husband's family in Honolulu, and is slowly improving.
Well, to make a long story a little shorter, my liver enzyme tests are not good. I developed chronic primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) liver (do not drink and never) and takes medication every day to keep getting worse. Interestingly I took a drug that is derived from the gallbladder of a bear (Ursus). That was very expensive at first, but is now available in generic form. After taking this medicine, I saw a noticeable improvement in my health and my liver enzymes returned to normal limits.
I am very grateful for all the great doctors and scientists who have worked so hard to help people like me. This experience also made me appreciate both the United States, and medical and research facilities they offer. Tonga is a third world country with a social medicine and does not offer much when we lived there for several years. I've heard have been many improvements, but people still die young, and for reasons that seem to be hindered in my humble opinion.
Life is good. I'm still tired from time to time if not taken care of themselves. I am very happy to be able to raise my four children and meet my grandson. Life is too short. To prevent the spread of hepatitis B, make sure not to get vaccinated. Recently they have begun to hammer on all newborns against infection. If you work in a medical center and surrounding blood, be sure to take proper precautions. Do not share bodily fluids with people with hepatitis and if you do, be sure to have safe sex. Do not share toothbrushes or razors, etc. with others. Do not have tattoos, and always use disposable needles are clean.
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