Just receive news that my Hepatitis C has relapsed.....
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...there you have other problems to worry about, parasites...Originally posted by Icemoon:does Jap food count?
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Yeah... vertical transmission, because the blood is in close proximity in between the mother and the fetus, and separated only by the placenta... but at times particularly during labor or any antenatal hemorrhage, the blood may cross over and infect the fetus...Originally posted by HENG@:whats the diff between B and C then?
and if im not wrong they can be passed from mother to unborn child? -
Yeah... they spread like AIDS... HIV, Hep B and Hep C should be all screened for during group and cross matching for blood transfusion, hemodialysis usage, needle prick injuries and pregnant ladies... It's a compulsory protocol since these are the worst, chronically and hard to treat blood transmitted diseases...Originally posted by Icemoon:in other words .. they spread like AIDS right?
I'm wondering hor .. the news like always report the increase in AIDS in countries like China and India. But they are rather mum about hep B and C. -
Yeah... hep B is the one that is commonly vaccinated and is now employed in the immunization schedule for babies by WHO... they will get the jab immediately when they are born and further on, the boost...Originally posted by laoda99:think it is hep B jab u took
hep A is quite expensive...140 dollars at polyclinic -
Don't worry that much lerr... even if you get it, the disease is self limiting, and the treatment is supportive - plenty of bed rest, fluids and analgesics if pain develops...Originally posted by Icemoon:wah .. siao liao!! You know how many plates of fried kway teow I've eaten??
They do have immunization, passive and active... passive for those travellers to other countries where the disease is endemic... we give them an antibody via injection which offers protection and can last up to 3 months...
The other is active immunization where it is administered through injection and gives up to 95% immunity over the subsequent 10 years to come. This is given more for those who are frequently exposed to the fluids and secretions of the patient, basically the nurses and other healthcare workers... -
is renorenal really a doctor? Or still on housemanship?
How come doctor or their understudy so free surf forum one?
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See .. a doctor can be so useful.
That's why the Jews view doctors with high regards .. they are damn proud if their sons or daughters turn out to be doctors.
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Hey...although I don't know you. But be strong..and yeah leave things to God.
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thanks!Originally posted by HENG@:oh dear. despite our differences, i wish u the best and a speedy recovery. -
hope you recover soon..=)
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Yes I will pray for you, dear.Originally posted by laoda99:After one year of treatment, think it relapsed even when I was during treatment. Last test done in march was negative. Recently just bought flat and making plans to marry...haizz.....
But I am not blaming GOD for this.
Pray that you all pray for me......
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you're covered by me as well... will keep you in prayer.
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Thanks everyone!
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parasites are disgusting and disturbing... ugh...Originally posted by renorenal:...there you have other problems to worry about, parasites... -
If laoda is willing .. he can update us often on his condition so that Christians here can pray for him constantly.
Better than that JTB who has problems refuse to tell .. not only that but he blasted us somemore. -
Hi Laoda....I hope u will continue to be strong, to pray, to be positive with ur life....and don't forget ur medicine......and also try alternative medicine like herbs and such. I read alot about Virgin Coconut Oil being able to help. Maybe u can research more and then try it too.
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that doesn't make it any less Sh|ttier a deal.Originally posted by Icemoon:Start family can always use techniques like artificial insemination.
Consume marriage .. I think just use condom for once lor. -
I believe the couple are matured enough to know true love is not about sex and having children (though having them will be good).Originally posted by HENG@:that doesn't make it any less Sh|ttier a deal. -
Hahah... i only come in during my lunch break, morning break (if possible) or after work at 5... sometimes call duty i would have some time in between...Originally posted by Icemoon:is renorenal really a doctor? Or still on housemanship?
How come doctor or their understudy so free surf forum one? -
laoda99,
have faith, be strong and get well soon. -
call duty .. so you must be working in a hospital (as opposed to a clinic).Originally posted by renorenal:Hahah... i only come in during my lunch break, morning break (if possible) or after work at 5... sometimes call duty i would have some time in between...
so are you the master or the apprentice?
The resident (is this the correct label?) room in the ward like no computer one .. I only saw a phone and some newspapers (grabbed from the lounge). -
Are u a Malaysian?Originally posted by Icemoon:call duty .. so you must be working in a hospital (as opposed to a clinic).
so are you the master or the apprentice?
The resident (is this the correct label?) room in the ward like no computer one .. I only saw a phone and some newspapers (grabbed from the lounge).
I'm not a Singaporean, we have a cool lounge in the tertiary care hospital... got some serious cool computer we have there, basically reserved for evidence based medicine research articles when complicated cases come by and we need to seek advice from PubMed...
I'm working in a hospital and I'm just an apprentice... haha... hence my knowledge is limited... -
Dont worry too much man, life goes on
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Get well soon laoda!
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laoda, this might get you up on your feet for a while:
Pegylated interferon-a plus ribavirin is significantly more effective than standard interferon-a plus ribavirin or pegylated interferon-a alone. It is the most effective pharmaceutical treatment for patients at risk for cirrhosis and other liver diseases.
All microorganisms need iron to reproduce, including HCV. HCV-positive patients with higher serum iron levels are more likely to develop chronic infections, and those with lower levels are more likely to resolve infections spontaneously.
There were favorable results in all arms of a trial of pegylated interferon-a in combination with mycophenolate mofetil, amantadine, and ribavirin for the treatment of relapsers and non-responders to interferon-a. All pegylated interferon-a combinations had appreciable virologic response rates. Pegylated interferon-a plus amantadine and ribavirin had the most favorable benefits.
Drugs to Reduce Side Effects of Interferon and Ribavirin
Epoetin Alfa. Interferon-a and ribavirin combinations sometimes induce anemia severe enough to force dose reduction or discontinuation of ribavirin. When epoetin alfa was added to the combination treatment in a 16-week trial, patients were able to maintain their ribavirin dose and hemoglobin levels. In anemic patients, epoetin corrected anemia and enabled 84% of patients to maintain their ribavirin dose.
Dronabinol. Anorexia, nausea and vomiting are common side effects of ribavirin and interferon-a as well as major causes of discontinuation of treatment. Dronabinol is a synthetic cannabinoid approved for treatment of side effects AIDS patients on cancer chemotherapy. In a clinical trial, 40% of the patients agreed that dronabinol was an effective treatment of major side effects caused by ribavirin and interferon-a.
A more recent therapy is Infergen. I would think a combination than mono therapy is more effective.
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hep_c/treatment/infergen.html
And please avoid alcohol.