Hep B

[N47HAN]

Well finally been given the all clear from the quacks , 6 months after being diagnosed my liver count is perfectly normal with no lasting damage to the organ.

The doctor however has advised me to steer clear of the beer for a further 6 mnths.

Is this necassary ?

Looking through the net and there seems to be conflicting info.

[Prakanong]

Better safe than sorry?

I will ask one of the Dr's at work on Monday if I remember although none of them are specialists with Hep but should have an idea

[N47HAN]

Better safe than sorry?

I will ask one of the Dr's at work on Monday if I remember although none of them are specialists with Hep but should have an idea

yup would agree Prakanong , but just keep saying to myself ,, ok no beer so ill not get liver cancer, as im lighting up yet another cigerette !

just the risks really ,

we wait to see your reply Monday , thx.

[Prakanong]

The idea will be to give your liver a complete rest and recovery time.

Different Dr's will have different views as they do.

My GP last week was aghast at the medications I was profided at the ER of Raffles last week. In between the "Throw that away" were muttering of junior Dr

A pal at work who is an ex Oncologists also expressed surprise at some of the opiates I was given - he used them on his Onco patients when in severe pain.

[geriatrickid]

Well finally been given the all clear from the quacks , 6 months after being diagnosed my liver count is perfectly normal with no lasting damage to the organ.

The doctor however has advised me to steer clear of the beer for a further 6 mnths.

Is this necassary ?

Looking through the net and there seems to be conflicting info.

The "quack" as you rudely call him, asked that you refrain from alcohol and other drugs metabolized in your liver because he was following the existing treatment protocol. Your liver is still in a fragile state.

One cannot make the acute or chronic diagnosis until 6 months have passed and the antibodies are verified. The reason alcohol is to be avoided is due to its causative role in cirrhosis. HBV also causes scarring of the liver tissue. You were probably also asked to avoid sexual contact, and the possibility of contaminating others with your blood, i.e. no sharing of razors, needles or exposed cuts/abrasions/wounds.) The protocol also requires that you be tested for HDV, Tuberculosis and HIV because of the likelihood of co-infection.

[stevenjm]

Had hep A when about 16 and was told the same thing. Being young and stupid ignored dr's advice on one occasion and got pissed on op rum, next day was in bed all day and still vomiting clear yellow stuff at 5pm. after that figured DR knows best.

[Sheryl]

Yes, you should abstain for at least 6 months to allow your liver to recuperate. You should also avoid all but absolutely essential medication during that time. Includes tylenol/paracetemol.

[stevenjm]

And fatty, oily foods from memory. (Sheryl - stop trying to bury the thanks thread )

[Prakanong]

Just asked my pal at work - ex Oncologist but with other general medical exoerience and now vaccine specialist

He said yes 6 months on top of what your recovery period was is quite normal - a year in total is quite probably and sometimes even longer.

[N47HAN]

Thx Prakanong,