Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

[Guest guest]

Tat,

I am glad you are back with the group. I was worried about you, being

so depressed. I had a son who took his own life. I hope you can clear the

virus, but if not, there are still many pleasures in life, despite the

limitations we all live with. As for me, I certainly will not go through the

treatment

again until something better comes out. It almost killed me, and I should

have quit half way through, but I was determined to stick it out. I believed I

would be one who would be a sustained responder. As if determination has

anything to do with it. I have finally found a medication to help my headaches,

which still linger, one year and a half, post treatment and after the full

range of tests. I don't write too often, but feel as though I know all of you,

and pray for everyone daily. Faith in God sustains me. I am an artist and I

am painting again, after a hiatus of 2 years, because of the headaches. I can

enjoy my grandchildren again, and many other pleasures pain took from me.

Again, glad you are back. Terry

[Guest guest]

Tat,

I am glad you are back with the group. I was worried about you, being

so depressed. I had a son who took his own life. I hope you can clear the

virus, but if not, there are still many pleasures in life, despite the

limitations we all live with. As for me, I certainly will not go through the

treatment

again until something better comes out. It almost killed me, and I should

have quit half way through, but I was determined to stick it out. I believed I

would be one who would be a sustained responder. As if determination has

anything to do with it. I have finally found a medication to help my headaches,

which still linger, one year and a half, post treatment and after the full

range of tests. I don't write too often, but feel as though I know all of you,

and pray for everyone daily. Faith in God sustains me. I am an artist and I

am painting again, after a hiatus of 2 years, because of the headaches. I can

enjoy my grandchildren again, and many other pleasures pain took from me.

Again, glad you are back. Terry

[Guest guest]

Tat,

I am glad you are back with the group. I was worried about you, being

so depressed. I had a son who took his own life. I hope you can clear the

virus, but if not, there are still many pleasures in life, despite the

limitations we all live with. As for me, I certainly will not go through the

treatment

again until something better comes out. It almost killed me, and I should

have quit half way through, but I was determined to stick it out. I believed I

would be one who would be a sustained responder. As if determination has

anything to do with it. I have finally found a medication to help my headaches,

which still linger, one year and a half, post treatment and after the full

range of tests. I don't write too often, but feel as though I know all of you,

and pray for everyone daily. Faith in God sustains me. I am an artist and I

am painting again, after a hiatus of 2 years, because of the headaches. I can

enjoy my grandchildren again, and many other pleasures pain took from me.

Again, glad you are back. Terry

[Guest guest]

Tat,

I am glad you are back with the group. I was worried about you, being

so depressed. I had a son who took his own life. I hope you can clear the

virus, but if not, there are still many pleasures in life, despite the

limitations we all live with. As for me, I certainly will not go through the

treatment

again until something better comes out. It almost killed me, and I should

have quit half way through, but I was determined to stick it out. I believed I

would be one who would be a sustained responder. As if determination has

anything to do with it. I have finally found a medication to help my headaches,

which still linger, one year and a half, post treatment and after the full

range of tests. I don't write too often, but feel as though I know all of you,

and pray for everyone daily. Faith in God sustains me. I am an artist and I

am painting again, after a hiatus of 2 years, because of the headaches. I can

enjoy my grandchildren again, and many other pleasures pain took from me.

Again, glad you are back. Terry

[Guest guest]

Hi Sameer. I test positive for the HBV antibodies but my s and e antigens are

both negative. I am told I am not contagious. I'm sorry I don't understand the B

virus all that well, I concentrate on the C virus, cuz that one is the one that

bothers me the most. good luck

Alley

[Guest guest]

Hi Sameer. I test positive for the HBV antibodies but my s and e antigens are

both negative. I am told I am not contagious. I'm sorry I don't understand the B

virus all that well, I concentrate on the C virus, cuz that one is the one that

bothers me the most. good luck

Alley

[Guest guest]

Hi Sameer,

Sure wish I could help you....I know very little about HBV.

I know there are some folks on the list that do have HBV and maybe they will

speak out or doc will have answers for you.

Good luck in your quest for answers.

Blessings

Tatezi

Hepatitis B, some queries

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

Hi Sameer,

Sure wish I could help you....I know very little about HBV.

I know there are some folks on the list that do have HBV and maybe they will

speak out or doc will have answers for you.

Good luck in your quest for answers.

Blessings

Tatezi

Hepatitis B, some queries

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

Thank you Terry...

Dealing with the County health facilities has been an experience I hope to never

have to endure again. They seem to do everything they can to make the experience

unbearable. But I've accepted that now and always take a jug of water, plenty of

reading materials and my camp stool so I have something to sit on. I've learned

that even if they make my appointment for noon, I won't get seen until 4:30 so I

don't leave work anymore until around 2:30. They lose my script every month, and

I've learned to expect that so it doesn't bother me any more. Actually I've

learned to expect total disregard for the patients and that too makes it easier.

I've not had problems with sides. When I did rebetron I got extreme crankiness

and that was about it. But Pegasys has been pretty much a breeze for me. My

thyroid went and I should have known since that happened on rebetron. Once I got

it under control with the help of my wonderful regular doctor who has been

treating me over the phone since I first got laid off, then it was fine.

Thanks for the welcome back. A miserable day at County on top of sky high tsh

counts can make anyone depressed. But I'm thankful that at least I have access

to their limited care...so many places don't have facilities like that to turn

to in need.

Blessings

Tatezi

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Tat,

I am glad you are back with the group. I was worried about you, being

so depressed. I had a son who took his own life. I hope you can clear the

virus, but if not, there are still many pleasures in life, despite the

limitations we all live with. As for me, I certainly will not go through the

treatment

again until something better comes out. It almost killed me, and I should

have quit half way through, but I was determined to stick it out. I believed

I

would be one who would be a sustained responder. As if determination has

anything to do with it. I have finally found a medication to help my

headaches,

which still linger, one year and a half, post treatment and after the full

range of tests. I don't write too often, but feel as though I know all of

you,

and pray for everyone daily. Faith in God sustains me. I am an artist and I

am painting again, after a hiatus of 2 years, because of the headaches. I can

enjoy my grandchildren again, and many other pleasures pain took from me.

Again, glad you are back. Terry

[Guest guest]

Thank you Terry...

Dealing with the County health facilities has been an experience I hope to never

have to endure again. They seem to do everything they can to make the experience

unbearable. But I've accepted that now and always take a jug of water, plenty of

reading materials and my camp stool so I have something to sit on. I've learned

that even if they make my appointment for noon, I won't get seen until 4:30 so I

don't leave work anymore until around 2:30. They lose my script every month, and

I've learned to expect that so it doesn't bother me any more. Actually I've

learned to expect total disregard for the patients and that too makes it easier.

I've not had problems with sides. When I did rebetron I got extreme crankiness

and that was about it. But Pegasys has been pretty much a breeze for me. My

thyroid went and I should have known since that happened on rebetron. Once I got

it under control with the help of my wonderful regular doctor who has been

treating me over the phone since I first got laid off, then it was fine.

Thanks for the welcome back. A miserable day at County on top of sky high tsh

counts can make anyone depressed. But I'm thankful that at least I have access

to their limited care...so many places don't have facilities like that to turn

to in need.

Blessings

Tatezi

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Tat,

I am glad you are back with the group. I was worried about you, being

so depressed. I had a son who took his own life. I hope you can clear the

virus, but if not, there are still many pleasures in life, despite the

limitations we all live with. As for me, I certainly will not go through the

treatment

again until something better comes out. It almost killed me, and I should

have quit half way through, but I was determined to stick it out. I believed

I

would be one who would be a sustained responder. As if determination has

anything to do with it. I have finally found a medication to help my

headaches,

which still linger, one year and a half, post treatment and after the full

range of tests. I don't write too often, but feel as though I know all of

you,

and pray for everyone daily. Faith in God sustains me. I am an artist and I

am painting again, after a hiatus of 2 years, because of the headaches. I can

enjoy my grandchildren again, and many other pleasures pain took from me.

Again, glad you are back. Terry

[Guest guest]

You might try looking up some Hep b stuff on the net. Try

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/9350/hblist.html

The Hepatitis B Information and Support List was begun in 1998. Our objective is

to provide invaluable resource information and support to persons with Hepatitis

B and/or their family and friends. We have members from all over the world,

including, but not limited to:China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, France, Germany,

UK, USA, Malaysia, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Indonesia,

and the Philippines. We have successfully recruited physicians from various

parts of the world, and members of the pharmaceutical industry, who provide

information and assistance to either the list owners or the actual listserve

group or both.

Tell em Alley sent ya

[Guest guest]

You might try looking up some Hep b stuff on the net. Try

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/9350/hblist.html

The Hepatitis B Information and Support List was begun in 1998. Our objective is

to provide invaluable resource information and support to persons with Hepatitis

B and/or their family and friends. We have members from all over the world,

including, but not limited to:China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, France, Germany,

UK, USA, Malaysia, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Indonesia,

and the Philippines. We have successfully recruited physicians from various

parts of the world, and members of the pharmaceutical industry, who provide

information and assistance to either the list owners or the actual listserve

group or both.

Tell em Alley sent ya

[Guest guest]

You might try looking up some Hep b stuff on the net. Try

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/9350/hblist.html

The Hepatitis B Information and Support List was begun in 1998. Our objective is

to provide invaluable resource information and support to persons with Hepatitis

B and/or their family and friends. We have members from all over the world,

including, but not limited to:China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, France, Germany,

UK, USA, Malaysia, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Indonesia,

and the Philippines. We have successfully recruited physicians from various

parts of the world, and members of the pharmaceutical industry, who provide

information and assistance to either the list owners or the actual listserve

group or both.

Tell em Alley sent ya

[Guest guest]

You might try looking up some Hep b stuff on the net. Try

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/9350/hblist.html

The Hepatitis B Information and Support List was begun in 1998. Our objective is

to provide invaluable resource information and support to persons with Hepatitis

B and/or their family and friends. We have members from all over the world,

including, but not limited to:China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, France, Germany,

UK, USA, Malaysia, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Israel, Indonesia,

and the Philippines. We have successfully recruited physicians from various

parts of the world, and members of the pharmaceutical industry, who provide

information and assistance to either the list owners or the actual listserve

group or both.

Tell em Alley sent ya

[Guest guest]

HI Sameer.When I was diagnosed Hep B and non-a-non-b(HepC). in 1976,I had to

stay in bed for two months and the infection cleared.I believe that.s the case

with HepB and it rarely becomes chronic.Rest,rest.and rest again. Yr. blood is

contagious and it has been proven dat sexual activity can transmit the

virus,pending on what activity yr engaged in.If you search our archives you.ll

find mail regarding this.So don.t worry it will most likely go away and now

you.ll hve time to read all those wonderfull books you never had time to read

before.Willem from cold and windy holland.

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Hi Sameer. I test positive for the HBV antibodies but my s and e antigens are

both negative. I am told I am not contagious. I'm sorry I don't understand the B

virus all that well, I concentrate on the C virus, cuz that one is the one that

bothers me the most. good luck

Alley

[Guest guest]

HI Sameer.When I was diagnosed Hep B and non-a-non-b(HepC). in 1976,I had to

stay in bed for two months and the infection cleared.I believe that.s the case

with HepB and it rarely becomes chronic.Rest,rest.and rest again. Yr. blood is

contagious and it has been proven dat sexual activity can transmit the

virus,pending on what activity yr engaged in.If you search our archives you.ll

find mail regarding this.So don.t worry it will most likely go away and now

you.ll hve time to read all those wonderfull books you never had time to read

before.Willem from cold and windy holland.

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Hi Sameer. I test positive for the HBV antibodies but my s and e antigens are

both negative. I am told I am not contagious. I'm sorry I don't understand the B

virus all that well, I concentrate on the C virus, cuz that one is the one that

bothers me the most. good luck

Alley

[Guest guest]

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with Hepatitis

B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the virus

is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s) as

well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

==============================================================

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with Hepatitis

B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the virus

is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s) as

well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

==============================================================

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with Hepatitis

B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the virus

is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s) as

well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

==============================================================

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not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with Hepatitis

B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the virus

is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s) as

well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

==============================================================

This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are

not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

HI.Now I get confused.Hep B a chronic disease,meaning that you never clear the

virus?.I know quite a few people who had hep B and they.re all cured.In some

cases the Hep B can become a chronic disease that.s what I.hve been told.I had

Hep B,yellow as a lemon but the diease cleared and I was considered cured as far

as the Hep B concerned. I can search the web but mabye a short answer from the

group will suffice.Willem.

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with

Hepatitis B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the virus

is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s) as

well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

==============================================================

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

HI.Now I get confused.Hep B a chronic disease,meaning that you never clear the

virus?.I know quite a few people who had hep B and they.re all cured.In some

cases the Hep B can become a chronic disease that.s what I.hve been told.I had

Hep B,yellow as a lemon but the diease cleared and I was considered cured as far

as the Hep B concerned. I can search the web but mabye a short answer from the

group will suffice.Willem.

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with

Hepatitis B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the virus

is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s) as

well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

==============================================================

This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you

are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

That's my impression of Hep B too...but I know it can be chronic because we've

had other HBV on the list over the years. I had Hep B back in the 60s and yep, I

was yellow as an egg yolk with horrible itching on the bottom of my feet and the

palms of my hands. A week in the hospital of sleeping and I was proclaimed

cured. I carry the antibodies to Hep B since I've had it so don't need the

vaccine for Hep B like I do for Hep A which I've never had.

I've heard or read somewhere about a chronic Hep B, but sure can't remember

anything....having HCV, I focus on it and being in treatment I have no memory

anyway.

Tatezi

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with

Hepatitis B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the

virus is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s)

as well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

That's my impression of Hep B too...but I know it can be chronic because we've

had other HBV on the list over the years. I had Hep B back in the 60s and yep, I

was yellow as an egg yolk with horrible itching on the bottom of my feet and the

palms of my hands. A week in the hospital of sleeping and I was proclaimed

cured. I carry the antibodies to Hep B since I've had it so don't need the

vaccine for Hep B like I do for Hep A which I've never had.

I've heard or read somewhere about a chronic Hep B, but sure can't remember

anything....having HCV, I focus on it and being in treatment I have no memory

anyway.

Tatezi

Re: Hepatitis B, some queries

Sameer,

Hep B is a chronic illness and you need to read more about it.There are many

books on it and I would recommend one by Will Green, which I have myself edited

and helped Will in its writing .

The First Year---Hepatitis B: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

by Finley Green, Hari Conjeevaram .Another one is Living with

Hepatitis B by T. Everson. You can order them from www.amazon.com

You will be infective so long as you are HbsAg +ve, E +ve means that the

virus is not dead but merely inactive.You need to protect your sexual partner(s)

as well as close family members by vaccination.

You need to do some more tests:

1. alpha fetoprotein , to screen for liver cancer

2. Ultrasound, for same reason as above

3. HBV DNA viral load by PCR, to know how much virus is present

4.Liver biopsy to detect stage of disease

Hope this helps.

With best wishes,

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

Consultant Gastroenterologist

www.giworld.org

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----- Original Message -----

From: Sameer Khalid

Hi all,

I have recently tested positive for hep-b,meaning HBsAG,and the HBeAG

tests, iam positive. But my liver function tests are only a bit above

normal. I feel quite fine. The doctor said the virus is not active. I

have some doubts abt this desease.

Am I contagious? meaning will other people get it from my blood? Also

is it transferable thru sex even though the virus is not active?

Also does any country prohibit entry or deny residence permit to those

with this desease?

TIA

Sameer

[Guest guest]

Of those who have acute Hep B, 10% become chronic. Many dont manifest any signs

of acure Hep B esp those who get it at birth or in childhood.

There are 400 million people with chronic Hep B in the World.

Dr Sharat Misra MD, DM, FACG

----- Original Message -----

From: w.m.landstra

HI.Now I get confused.Hep B a chronic disease,meaning that you never clear the

virus?.I know quite a few people who had hep B and they.re all cured.In some

cases the Hep B can become a chronic disease that.s what I.hve been told.I had

Hep B,yellow as a lemon but the diease cleared and I was considered cured as far

as the Hep B concerned. I can search the web but mabye a short answer from the

group will suffice.Willem.