Can I still reach my Dream? Is there a life after Hepatitis B?

Im a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing in FEU and I now, a REGISTERED NURSE as I passed the Nov 2008 board examination. I graduated as *** LAUDE in my school hoping that this recognition could bring me to success. Until now, i can't believe that all my dreams will just fade because of my condition. I was diagnosed with hepatitis B when we had our screening when I was in 2nd year college..I wAS so blessed that i was able to finish college even with this kind of condition. But now, that i'm a registered nurse, new worries and fears hunted me..." Do I still have a chance to work as a nurse in the other country?" " iS it possible for me to work here in the Philippines as a nurse knowing that Filipinos are not that open and very strict with regards to this kind of topics?" Now I don't know what to do...Im just praying for someone that God will send to me, which will serve as his instrument in giving me hope and encouragement with regards to my condition. I'm a healthy carrier since I got this disease from my mom...Hope for your reply

[bberry]

there is no need to listing your personal info.

as for your condition, it is the same worry many people come here to express. it isnt that easy in some countries.

i cant really tell if you are able to work in the phillippines or any other country.
if you have a country in mind that you would like to move to then i would suggest you check their national health department and see if you will be elgible for work in that country or not.

good luck and hang in there til like you said God has a different say.

[bioslim]

Hi bbery..Thanks for that encouragement..I know that God has a great plan for me...

[Athan]

you know what? im also positive w/ hepa b... pero ipinapaDIYOS ko nalang.... and ng nasa pinas p ako? ang nireseta skin ng doctor ko is GODEX capsule... sinabayan ko din ng (CMD) concentrated mineral drops n inihahalo ko sa calamansi juice... 3 months ko din tnake lahat ng un and now im hire in malaysia... working... i've passed the medical screening 3 times.... and thank God nawala.... hoped u try it also.... medyo magastos lng sya...... pero laking ginhawa naman.... ung GODEX 2capsule 3x a day, after meal.....tapos ung CMD 20 drops evry meal..... kso dito sa malaysia natatakot ulit ako kasi puro oily fuds dito... natrauma n pti ako... hirap kpag nasa isip n..... and pls. also ask ur personal doctor.... GODSPEED and GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

[Sharp7]

I realize I am replying to a fairly old post, but I saw it only now. I hope my thoughts on the matter help.

If I were a patient with wounds that needed dressing, and I did not have HepB, given the choice, I really would not choose to be cared for by a nurse who has HepB.

Next: what kind of patients would not care whether you have HepB or not? Patients who have HepB themselves? I wonder if there is a HepB hospital somewhere in the world. What else? Advanced stage cancer patients or other terminally ill patients? As far as I know HepB has quite a long incubation period. Surely, terminally ill patients would not be affected much by this. Do you think you could specialize in caring for them? What else? A geriatric hospital? Any more ideas?

I understand that the laws in your country of interest may not let you care even for terminally ill patients. I hope you can reason with someone, somewhere in the world, and they will let you work at whatever you do best.

[brownurse]

I am hep b carrier I am  an RN. I went through a same predicament like yours.I passed all the exam including CGFNS. I cried devastated when I found out that I am a carrier and was discriminated by a  hospital in Manila. But I didnt give up. till I found this small hospital in cubao.They did not require any medical exam, Which I believed God answered my Prayer. Worked there for 3 years. Now Im working here in USA enjoying my dream. Always remember white lie is not a sin...
keep on Praying, God Will lead the way...

[gav177]

Hi! Katulad mo ako rin ay may HepaB last 2005 ko nalaman 22 years old ako nun. Dapat yung mga school dito sa Pinas may medical para malaman kung may sakit ka ba katulad ng HepaB para alam mo kung ano bang dapat na course para sa'yo. Sa tingin ko mahihirapan ka talagang makahanap ng work kasi ang HRM related sa pagkain eh very strict pa naman sila maghire ng mga taong may HepaB kahit hindi naman natratransfer sa food ito. Why not magtayo ka na lang ng sarili mong business  kasi kahit nga ako hirap makahanap ng work dahil sa sakit na ito dito sa Pinas.

[maya15]

bakit sa pilipinas wala ytang napapagaling na sakit ng hepa b?alam nio ba sa india 2 to 3 months kaya nila mapagaling ung hepa b herbal medicine lang un ha sana ung mga doctor sa pilpinas mag research naman kasi madami ang nasisira ang buhay ng dahil sa sakit na yan,may kasamahan kc ako d2 sa dubai nagkasakit sya ng hepa b pinauwi sa india after 3 months nkblik kc magaling na cya

[GoodMan1]

Search nyo ang Blood Electrification sa internet..... a suggestion from a good man.

[stevenNYer]

Having a chronic disease is hard to deal with, don't spam fake promises.  There are good people here and they share info for FREE.  I deleted your other spam post.  

[type_o]

Hi! im type_o im 31 yrs old katulad nyo nag positive din ako sa hepa b. nalaman ko ito since 2004 pa nung first time ako mag apply ng work locally. i was so disappointed and depressd that time na malaman ko na may hepa ako at hepa b pa. hindi ko alam kong saan ko ito nakuha. at natanong ko din si Lord na bakit nagkaroon ako ng ganitong  sakit. mahirap tanggapin sa  loob  kasi tama kayo lahat sa buhay mo apektado. nakapag abroad na ako once nag punta ako ng japan as tourist tapos nag work ako dun ng mga 2 years din. hindi ko na nabigyan ng atensyon ang sakit ko parang binalewala ko lang  kasi akala ko kusang mawawala na lang sa katagalan but i was wrong until now nandito pa rin sa dugo ko yung virus. i hav gf and shes supporting me all the way naman at tanggap nya ang kalagayan ko. 7 yrs na kami pero never pa kami nagkaroon ng sex contact. natatakot ako mahawahan sya. mabuti na rin nga yung magkalayo kami. Sabi ng doctor sakin mababa daw yung level ng virus sa dugo ko kaya hindi nya ako nabibigyan ng gamot na para talaga sa hepa b. take lang daw ako ng mga food supplement especially yung pang liver. i don't drink  liquor or smoke. sabi ko nga ako yung walang bisyo ako pa yung nagkasakit ng ganito. pero wala ako choice kundi harapin ito. tulungan nyo sana ako kung papano ko maihahandle ng maayos ang sakit na ito. God Bless You All!

[kon1946]

There are many doctors in the philippines actively researching nucleoside drugs safety, efficacy and combined treatment for filipinoes. Many of the adults get exposed to it and can handle it on their own. Believe that this disease can be fought. Most people can get rid of the virus before 6months. Vaccination is also crucial. Most who got infected really dont need treatment, some chronic carriers may benefit drugs but it depends on thier status.

[kon1946]

BioSlim, I know you are very smart, and a very promising career is within your grasp. You just need to be aware that some work will not be beneficial to you and you patients. Being a carrier of hep b, you are at risk for contracting hep d, which will aggravate your situation, and transmitting it to immunocompromised patients will always be a risk even after proper aseptic techniques. Maybe academe, research or administrative nursing (MA or PhD) programs may be more suited for you as of now. You can control your disease with the right doctor, check thier credentials and records. Hopefully you dont loose your optimism and still fight for your dreams. Hope this helps.

Wag ka mawalan ng pagasa. You can pm me if you want with your hepa profile, maybe i can refer you to a specialist if you want. Do withheld personal information.

[dhen12]

hi im 19 yrs old,female,nursing student,.katulad nyo meron din akong hepaB! d ko lam kung saan ko e2 nkuha,,im so deppressed nung nalaman kung meron akong sakit na ganto..nalaman ko e2 nung 2ngyr college aq,,den ngpacheckup aq ang nireseta lng skin is vitamins! la din nmang epekto,. sana matulungan nyo q,.parang nwa2lan na po kc ako ng pagasa eh,,=(

[kon1946]

There is definitely life after hepa b. There is always hope. Education and proper management is key.What is your hepa profile? Your doctor might have diagnosed you in an early phase of hep thats why he gave you only supportive treatment. If your chronic, there are certain criteria you need to have to be a candidate for treatment. Have your immediate family also screened.

How you get it is not significant. What you get out of life is important.  Tuloy mo lang ang pangarap mo. Dasal ka lagi.

[irah05]

isa na rin ako sa mga nag karoon ng hepa, i just found it out yesterday. agency ko ung nag inform na unfit ako at ay may hepa b ako. iyak na lang ako ng iyak kac i feel na hopeless na talaga ako. ung konti dream ko na hoping makuha ko unf f mag work abroad wala na.hirap tanggapin sana ibang sakit na lang ung curable, kaya lang di natin kontrolado and buhay. i want to see a doctor soon to find out how bad it is. i know si God na lang talaga ang hope ko, im still hoping na gagaling ako.

[hopeB]

nabasa ko lahat ang lahat ngmga problem dto, tulad ninyo ako din ay isang HepB carrier, sa una masakit, prang bumagsak ang mundo pero hindi ito naging hadlang sa mga pangarap ko, wala ka namang magawa kung nakuha mo ito sa mother mo di ba? Nasa US na ako ngayun last week nag Hepa profile kami  sa unit meeting ginawa yung mga blood draws, to think na meron ako inisip ko na i pray for the best and expect for the worst kung i fire bahala na, but you know nung nalamn nila na may HepB ako im honest na meron ako, got it from my mom, you know what their reactions they are very supportive and did not fire me, pina check up pa ako, naku naluha talaga ako,  prayers lang po talaga ang katapat wag po tayong mawalan ng pag asa dahil dto sa US tanggap sa work ang may Hep B. Discrimination po iyon,  at wala sa kannilang CDC o comm disease center and bawal ang may hepa b.  Dito po sa US halos lahat na ng tao eh may vaccine na sa hepb, so hindi na talaga big deal iyun ang big deal eh yung Hep C na wala pang vaccine, so be careful na wag ninyong makuha iyon.  Basta keep on dreaming, alagaang mabuti ang katawan i know wlang gamot sa Hep B pero im always praying na may darating ding research na gagamot sa ating mga carrier.  I love you all!! hope this helps!!

[EmilyBaker]

I know this is fairly old post. I hope everything is better for you now. I remember my reaction finding out this. I don't know if there is a god. But sometimes, life throw a situation at us. We have to find a way survive. Something we have control of; Some we don't. We do not have full control over your health. Only certain is death. Everyone will get there at one point.

I know it's harder for people in other country. It's more strict than compare to US. Perhaps you are meant are meant to be something else. But, if this is something you are really, find a way. Surround yourself with family and love one. Take good care of yourself.

[wammy]

HbsAg positive ako at HbeAg negative.. at tapus na akong magmedical ang result profile ay fit to work ako dahil d daw ako nakakahawa pero may waiver akong pinermahan kaso lang may medical ulit pagdating namin ng bansang aming puntahan. Tanung ko lang po kung makakalusot po ba ako sa medical doon? dahil nagaalala po ako baka ako'y pabalikin o pauwiin nang bansa.. thanx po

[kon1946]

Wammy, what tests were requested for you? What was your hepa profile? For all we know, you might be an acute carrier with a high chance to seroconvert (gumaling sa hepb). have a doctor to take care and educate you.

[kon1946]

Can cure stage 4 cancers? Hep A,B,C and AIDS? Even comatose patients?
Can you post medical journals and studies regarding this? This sounds to good to be true. I would really like to know what are the active substances in this product.

Some kababayans out there are having a bad time because of their diseases, and a tall claim like that with no strong evidence is something they dont need. I really pray that a cure be found to all these illness, but I hope that this is not just one of those miracle marketing supplements that claims can cure anything but does nothing.  Taken advantage of during a time of vulnerability is just unforgivable. Is this BFAD and FDA approved?

[hopeB]

i know walang tx sa may hepB, using herbal medicines may just boost ur immune system but not removing the virus or killing them.  Hope lang na walang false hope dito sa product mo, if its really a cure then i would want one but i really doubt if not coming from FDA here, sana hindi lang para  kumita o magkapera langPost more about the product here and i could research it..

[amaredlav]

hi,pede ko ba malaman kung san bansa ka pupunta?...kc depende sa bansa yun en sa employer...

[lerma]

Hello mga kabayan, kagaya nyo rin ako isang HepaB carrier ang masakit ngayon pang araw nato nalaman ko na may hepab ako, nagdonate ako ng blood sa red cross dito sa Australia last may lang tapos ngayong araw nato natanggap ko ang tawag galing sa doctor na nag screen ng dugo ko, at sinabi nya na may hepab ako pero I wondered bakit ako nagkahepab na hindi naman ako umiinom, naninigarelyo, nagdrugas nag inject ng kung ano ano pa, tsaka bago ako nagmigrate dito sa australia nagpa DNA pa ako wala naman ang doctor ko maysinabing may hepab ako, pero ngayon nagkahepab na ako hindi ko lubos akalain na magkaroon ako nito dahil wala naman akong may naisipan kung saan ko nakuha ito, kahit symptom wala nga ako may naramdaman healthy man ako tsaka hindi man ako nakaramdam ng pagod.Ng malaman ko ngayong araw na ito na may hepab ako parang gumuho ang mundo ko dahil alam ko wala pang may nahanap na cure para sa hepab nakakatakot. Ang panginoon lang siguro ang makapagaling sa akin, sa ating lahat.

Tanong ko lang po:
Ano ang iniinom nyo na posible na makagaling sa Hepab nyo? Share nyo naman sa akin Please.....God bless

[jetbonpibo]

guys im a hrm graduate here in the philippines.. i just cant apply for a job because of this hbv.. most of the restaurants and hotels that i applied has a medical exam and hepa b screening.. i really wanted to work and serve people that's why i chose hrm..
do you think i can find a work related to hotel and restaurant??.. godbless to all of you guys!

[mady23]

hello sa lahat ng mga kababayan ko..

sobrang nakakarelate ako sa mga nababasa ko d2.. Nurse rin ako at may hepaB.. i just found it last yr when i applied for a job dito sa Pinas..
sobrang hirap kasi yung mga pangarap mo parang d na matutupad, i even gave up being a Nurse..
sa ngaun wla pa tlagang gamot.. but i'm still being optimistic that one day i'll be cleared at tuluyang maiimmune dito sa sakit na ito..
but i still feel lucky kasi ok nman mga lab results ko, umaasa akong gagaling ako, panalangin at pananalig lang tlga sa Diyos ang kailangan, at syempre samahan ng healthy living para gumaling agad..

kaya naten toh guys!!! we will surpass this.. stay strong and have faith.. =)

[arlieMae]

ask ko lang. in a case of hepa b my bf have this disease he gets this from me, when i was a college the school inqrs to have a hepa b vaccination before our Rle or Ojt..d ko alam nun na bawal sexual contact after vaccination...may nangyari samin maybe nung 1st doze ko palang...huli na nung nalaman ko na bawal pala pagnag pabakuna ka.. after 6 months nung nag aapply bf ko sa isang company saka namin nalaman na positive siya in hepa b. ask ko lang if may chance ba siya gumaling kasi nakuha niya ito sa vaccine ko..ganu ba kalala yun?. and what is the best medicine na can afford ng mga taong mayron nito na walang maayos na trabaho dahil sa sakit na to. please tell me..thanks

[patrick2279]

isa din ako sa HBV positve healhty carrier.. last dec 14, 2010 ko lang nalaman ng  mag pa medical ako syempre gaya ninyo parang gumuho din lahat ng pangarap ko to work abroad.. madami akong nabasa sa mga comments yung iba halos di alam kung san nakuha yung sakit na ito.. ganun din ako.. pero sa tingin ko sa pakikipag sex ng hindi safe.. me attitude kasi tayo minsan na akala natin pag nakita nating gwapo o maganda ang isang tao ay malinis na.. pero di natin alam yun pala e may sakit na.. kaya payo lang sa ating mga mahal sa buhay lagi natin silang i remind na ang sakit ay hindi nakikita sa pang labas na kaanyuan ng isang tao.. laging tadaan na pag ingatan natin ang aking mga sarili talagang laging nasa huli ang pagsisi....umaasa padin ako na ako ay gagaling sa tulong na din ng panalangin..

[patrick2279]

bkit po wala pa ako nabasa sa mga comment na pwede o maaring nakuha nila ang virus thru sex lalo na pag walang gamit na condm.. sbi kasi ng doc ko na napakalakas daw maka pasa ng virus sa isang tao lalo na pag Anal sex.. kaya ingat talga palagi im hepab healhty carrier.. sana gumaling na din ako...

[HBV_carrier]

Hi... same experienced din sa lahat ng nabasa ko dito... HBV carrier din ako... But I'll never give up sa sa sakit na to... Kasi tama may paraan ang Diyos basta maniwala ka lang sa kanya... Nun una alangan din ako mag-apply sa work local man o abroad... anyway nalalaman ko nga pala tong sakit na to way back 1999 pa ata nang magapply ako sa isang job for abroad yun unfit to work yun result ng medical ko... what i did is to secret what i have (hbv) kasi baka nga pandirihan ako... kung magapply man ako talaga naman pray na lang ako na makalusot... sa awa naman ng Diyos kahit papano nakapunta na ako ng Taiwan, Australia without knowing na HBV carrier ako... but syempre ingat din ako ayoko din namakahawa ako...

Ano yun lesson:

Ibig ko sabihin ituloy mo pa rin yun buhay mo... patuloy ka mangarap manalig na matutupad mo yun gusto mo sa tulong ng Diyos at ng sarili mo... at ng mga taong nagmamahal sayo (family mo)... For me nakapunta ako sa mga nabanggit kong lugar kahit dati sa pangarap ko lang iniisip... meaning may paraan ang Diyos kung papano ka nya matutulungan basta buong puso manalig ka lang sa kanya...

HAVE FAITH, GOD MAKE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE... wag mawalan ng pagasa... ituloy mo lang buhay mo...

[HBV_carrier]

Hi... same experienced din sa lahat ng nabasa ko dito... HBV carrier din ako... But I'll never give up sa sa sakit na to... Kasi tama may paraan ang Diyos basta maniwala ka lang sa kanya... Nun una alangan din ako mag-apply sa work local man o abroad... anyway nalalaman ko nga pala tong sakit na to way back 1999 pa ata nang magapply ako sa isang job for abroad yun unfit to work yun result ng medical ko... what i did is to secret what i have (hbv) kasi baka nga pandirihan ako... kung magapply man ako talaga naman pray na lang ako na makalusot... sa awa naman ng Diyos kahit papano nakapunta na ako ng Taiwan, Australia without knowing na HBV carrier ako... but syempre ingat din ako ayoko din namakahawa ako...

Ano yun lesson:

Ibig ko sabihin ituloy mo pa rin yun buhay mo... patuloy ka mangarap manalig na matutupad mo yun gusto mo sa tulong ng Diyos at ng sarili mo... at ng mga taong nagmamahal sayo (family mo)... For me nakapunta ako sa mga nabanggit kong lugar kahit dati sa pangarap ko lang iniisip... meaning may paraan ang Diyos kung papano ka nya matutulungan basta buong puso manalig ka lang sa kanya...

HAVE FAITH, GOD MAKE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE... wag mawalan ng pagasa... ituloy mo lang buhay mo...

[dane33]

at bioslim  meron ka ba kilala na doktor  na puwede i refer  para magpacounsult ?bout hepa  

[Faith1982]

Thanks God at nabasa ko yung comment mo...coz i want to take a nursing in US but i am worry na di ako matanggap if ever mag apply ako sa hospital dahil sa hepaB ko na nakuha ko sa mama ko...dahil sa sinabi mo na di issue ang hapeB sa US to get a job in the hospital there..i will continue my plan to study a nursing in US then! U give me hope....  GOD BLESS US!

[girlbiancagomez]

hello there... i just wanna share to you my experience, i was diagnosed as Hep B positive last december 14, 2010, then i researched about this disease, it could be chronic or acute, i experienced jaundice and dark urine. I learned that by boosting your immune system you will eventually develop antibodies against hep B virus. you know what just this FEB 8 2011, i had my second blood test and i was HBsAg non reactive and anti HBs positive, the virus went away in less than 3 months! what did I do? i drink 1 liter of fresh lemon juice everyday, 2 capsules of VITAMIN E 400 IU everyday, i was in a strict vegetarian diet and I eat 1 apple a day. perhaps you might want to try this diet, it worked for me, maybe for you too. I experienced acute Hep B and now im no longer contagious.

[Trawest]

I'm a hepatitis b carrier since birth and now 28 years old. I do not take any  vitamins but living a healthy lifestyle. I undrestand the experiences of those infected by this virus.Mahirap magka work, mahirap makapag abroad etc but don't lose hope, nandyan naman si God para tumulong satin.Anyway, isa rin pala ako sa healthy carrier pareho and pareho kaming tatlong magkapatid na meron nito..Kapag nakita nyo ako eh hindi mapapagkamalan na meron ako kasi I ' ve been working out for four years now hoping that my immune system will become stronger to fght this virus..
To those who are interested to know more about my lifestyle, just leave a message on my fb account ***@****.
I need to know the countries which allowing a hepatitis b carrier to be employed.I'm one of those guys who are willing to help  their  family by working in other places.God bless us All

[edzshelley]

talagang mahirap maghanap ng trabaho d2 sa pinas....after 2 years im still jobless...im a single mom....ang hirap kc nadidiscriminate k,once nalaman nila na my hepa ka..ang im afraid to enter a new relationship  bka magulat siya at matakot...buti na lang anak ko wla siya pro natatakot ako pra sa future niya kc wla akong maibigay...minsan sna kung noong pa nalaman kong my hepa ako hindi ako nakipagrelasyon..mahal ko anak...sana sa pamamagitan ito matulungan akong makahanap ng work sa ibang bansa...tnx

[lykusmaximus]

Hi guys! I am a chronic Hep b healthy Carrier too... Hope this post will give hope to everyone like me here in the Phil.
DOLE issues guidelines on Hepatitis B in workplace
January 7, 2011 9:40am
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To prevent the spread of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the workplace without discriminating against infected workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a seven-point guideline on dealing with the situation.

The guidelines, contained in DOLE Department Advisory No. 5, became effective on Tuesday, 15 days after it was published in a national newspaper.

“This is part of our efforts to ensure decent work. Workers should not only be provided just wages and benefits. They should also be protected from illnesses like Hepatitis B which may hinder their productivity and competitiveness," DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said in an article posted on the government portal on Wednesday.

Under the advisory, all private workplaces will implement a rights-based policy and a program on Hepatitis B that incorporates human rights standards and principles.

The guidelines also cover all workers regardless of their employment status.

Hepatitis B

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) website, Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver.

The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person but not through casual contact, WHO said.

About 2 billion people worldwide have been infected with the virus and about 350 million live with chronic infection.

An estimated 600 000 persons die each year due to the acute or chronic consequences of hepatitis B.

The HBV is 50 to 100 times more infectious than Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) but it is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine, WHO said.

According to WHO, the symptoms of HBV include:
yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice);
dark urine;
extreme fatigue;
nausea;
vomiting, and
abdominal pain.

When infected, people can take several months to a year to recover from the symptoms, WHO said.

The disease can also cause a chronic liver infection that can later develop into cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.

Risks for workers

The DOLE advisory requires vaccination in all occupations with a conceivable risk of Hepatitis B transmission in the workplace such as health care workers and other workers whose occupation involves the potential exchange of bodily fluids.

DOLE encourages all establishments to provide Hepatitis B immunization for all its workers.

The advisory also requires firms to include a policy on non-discriminatory, confidentiality, work accommodation, and arrangements for workers with Hepatitis B status.

It specifically states the following:

1. There shall be no discrimination of any form against workers on the basis of their Hepatitis B status consistent with international agreements on non-discrimination ratified by the Philippines (ILO C111). They shall not be discriminated against, from pre- to post-employment, including hiring, promotion, or assignment;

2. They shall not be declared unfit to work without appropriate medical evaluation and counseling;

3. Workers shall not be terminated on the basis of the actual, perceived, or suspected Hepatitis B status;

4. Workplace management of sick employees shall not differ from that of any other illness. Persons with Hepatitis-B related illness should be able to work for as long as they are medically fit;

5. Job applicants and workers shall not be compelled to disclose their Hepatitis B status and other related medical information. Co-workers shall not be obliged to reveal and personal information about fellow workers. Access to personal data relating to a worker’s Hepatitis B status shall be bound by the rules of confidentiality and shall be strictly limited to medical personnel or if legally required;

6. Employers shall take measures to reasonably accommodate workers who are Hepatitis B positive or with Hepatitis B-related illnesses;

7. Through agreements made between management and workers’ representatives, measures to support workers with Hepatitis B are encouraged through flexible leave arrangements, rescheduling of working time, and arrangement for return to work.

Workplace policy

To assist employers and workers, Baldoz said the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), together with the Department of Health (DOH), will help companies formulate and implement their Hepatitis B Workplace Policy and Program.

She added that the DOLE will also develop a basic information package to educate workers and employees on Hepatitis B prevention and management.

Baldoz said the DOLE's regional offices, the DOH, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and local government units (LGUs), will monitor the compliance of private establishments on the implementation of the Hepatitis B workplace policy and program. – VVP, GMANews.TV

[hepab]

WAG U MAWALAN NG PAG ASA..ganyan din ako nung una ..kala ko di ko na magagamit pinag aralan ko..nung sept nagkaroon me ng break na mkapagtrabaho me..try lang ng try

[joyapbb]

I'm a nurse, HBV(+). Vertically transmitted ung akin.
discrimination of such disease happens in our own country due to knowledge deficit, kung sino pang kapwa nurses yun pa ang maarte maski kumpleto naman cla ng booster.
sa Europe,America..mas takot cla sa PTB, HBV is not an issue.
..anyway, God plays a big role in our lives, His plans are really hard to fathom.
I'm able to practice this Nursing profession, I'm an ICU nurse and I relieve other departments also.
God is my healer, and He is able to do impossible things. Huling blood test ko nung highschool pa ako. hindi pa ako nagpapacheck ulet. I know I'm healed.

[complexforms123]

i recently knew den un guidelines na inilabas ng dole>>hope it really applies sa bansa naten para magkaroon ng magandang chance magkawork ang mga unemplyed lalo na un mga hbsag positive

[tinang]

I am an HBV carrier and Im quite disturbed about it. And I came to find out that 3 of my siblings has this case too. Are there any circumstances that this would prove that we got this from our mother? Are we contagious?!

[stef2011]

no need to wonder as adults hbv gets cronic (chronic) only in immune suppressed about 3% cases but lately it was no possible to make studies on adults who got cronic (chronic) hbv because none have never be found

at birth you have 95% chances to get cronic (chronic) without hbv vaccine

[stef2011]

definitely contagious if hbsag pos by blood but you are dangerous only for babies or very young children, all adults clear hbv

[complexforms123]

depens on the result of your profile if you're replicative or not

[rainilicious]

ei. what stage of hepb are u in right now? acute or chronic?

[stef2011]

spammers will be all deleted, we are tired on philippines spamers here, it is all wasted time and money, there is nothing from the philippines to cure hbv you are just making frauds to sick people and we have hbv cures

[nodd26]

how did you pass medical exam there in usa if your a hep b positive? jst asking

[nodd26]

try to consult ur doc first before taking any medz.. marami kc nkaka galing many also will jst make it worst. pro at this time try some food supplements lng, boost ur immune system.

[me062486]

palagi ko nalang nababasa dito ang hepa B, pero sa screening ko na negative ako at sa hepa c naman is WEAKLY REACTIVE. I had the screening twice, 1st sa red cross and then sa pangalawa was sa isang private laboratory and the result was the same.

And now... I am still wondering if I can still continue my dreams in working abroad... Do you have any ideas about hepa c? and do you think i can still work abroad.. Please help... Thanks

[kinetix1208]

you have hepa c? it's a rare case here in the Philippines. You should see a doctor quickly. You have to read some basics about hepa c in the hepatitis c community. This is the hepa b community, maybe they can help you with your condition.

[me062486]

thank you so much:D

[cherry06]

hi..gusto ko rin mag aply sa mga nasabi mong banss.kaso d ko alam kung saan mag uumpisa.una sa agency na aaplyan.help me naman.saan ba ang agency na inaplyan mo.HBV carrier din ako.inactiv nga lang.email me naman sa cherry_0610***@**** im cherry. pls email me.ty

[cherry06]

hi..i was able to read you comment and I am so happy that despite all the problems e andyan kna sa malaysia. i have the same case with you and i really wanted to go and work outside the country. i just would like to ask anu ginawa mu para makapunta dyan?saang agency ka nag aply?ty god bless sau jan

[cherry06]

I am hepa b reactive since 2007. I undergone treatment until my doctor said that it is inactive. now I am a nurse and is afraid to apply for a job outside the country because I might failed in the medical exam. but I read some comments here that they were able to go to other country despite the disease. I want to ask help on how to undergone this process and what agencies consideres this situation. hope you could help me.

[angel2502]

papunta din po ako ng australia... alam ko na to since 2nd yr college ako.. hindi ko din alam kung makakapunta pa ako ng australia....dahil sa sakit na to

[ruleth]

WE,HEALTHY CARRIER OF HEPA-B ARE HOPING THAT AS SOON AS POSIBLE OUR DEAREST GOVERMENT WILL NAGOTIATE FOREING COUNTRIES TO ALLOW US TO WORK ABROAD GOD BLESS OUR GOOD GOVERMENT

[mark600]

hi im mark 23 also i have hepa b..katulad nio din ako dapat sasampa na ako ng barko pero bumagsak ako sa medical..sv ng doctor skin wala na daw lunas tong sakit ko..ang hirap..kaya poh ngsearch me d2..sana poh matulungan ni ako at sana my marecommends kau sain na hepatologist na kumunsulta skin..slamat poh.

[jcm29]

try to search yellow warrior its a organization for hepatitis .

[bravegal]

agree ako sa you.. sana matulungan tayo ng governement natn para mka work nman tayo abroad. hanggang ngayon parang hindi ko parin matanggap.. sana nman GOD will hear our worries.. ipag paubaya nlang natin sa kanya ang lahat. GOD BLESS sa ating lahat!

[lysaa_1987]

bitaw noh....sana naman my magagawa yong guberno natin...na tulongan tau makapag abrud....

[maymay827]

like you and other dreamer to achieve their goals in life but suddenly turn to dust when i got and passed my interview with my job and start to comply my requirements including medical but nalaman q i have hepa b.. hindi q alam kung papaano q pa maabot ang mga pangarap makawork pa

[jhunes1127]

Base on the seminar that was conducted by the hepatology society of the Philippines in celebration of world hepatitis day. sa lahat n kagaya q n hepa B reactive wag lang tayong mawala ng pag asa especially those who are planning to work abroad like me, at sinabi din kahapon sa seminar n my bansa daw n nag aaccept ng hepa b reactive as long as with the supproting documents and laboratory tests, kaya verify pa natin sa POEA qng my bansa nga n pwede tayong mag work to support ouselves in curring this kind of illness, examples nila kahapon part ng america pwede dun kaso nga lang mahal lahat ng pag process ng papers.

God Is With US Always........ Just Pray....

[hypergirl806]

maya san sa india un?magakanu magagastos?pkiadd mu nmn ako para magkausap tayo ng maaayos plss...salamat email ko ***@****

[hypergirl806]

maya san sa india un?magakanu magagastos?at anu gamot un?

[jade279]

hello po. freshgrad lang po ako ng nursing and katulad nyo, helathy carrier din ng HBV.. may maiirecommend po ba kyo na treatment? ang hirap po ksi, breadwinner pa ko tapos ganito naman ung lagay ko. :(

[daddy143]

try u uminum ng chanca peidra or sampasampalukan in pilipino

[jade279]

gano po kadalas iinumin bawat araw? umiinom dn po kasi ako dati kaso hndi naging continuous..

[daddy143]

ako kasi gnagawa ko 30minute to 1hr  before breakfast, bagu magtanghalian,bago mag hapunan,,madami yan sa tabi tabi lang mgtyaga ka lang inumin yan..sabayan u ng vit c 1000mg 3x aday, immuine action 3capsule 3xday. dandaleon at milk thishle. txt u me turo ko ung iniinum q. 09474758080 effective nman sa akin.. ngayun october 20 p me magpapalab ulit.

[jade279]

sige po salamat.text q po kayo

[markimarki]

Hey athan,maz i ask san makakbili ng godex and cmd? Tnx much

[EPrime]

Share ko lang din po regarding sa sakit ko na tulad niyo ay chronic hepa b .Nalaman ko ito nung 2006 nung nagaaply ako sa Philippine Army nang bumagsak ako sa screening. Nakakadepress nga talaga pero ayon tuloy
This is PRIME nga pala..
pa din ang buhay. Hinayaan ko lang nun kasi hindi ako nagpacheck up at nagiinom din ako ng alak. When I graduated College nung 2009 dun ako natakot kasi sa medical nga sa mga company dun ako nagresearch talaga. Nagtry na din ako ng ginseng, livolin at kung anu pa pati mga barley. Bumababa naman ang virus counts ko pero ang gusto ko talaga maalis na siya para makapag abroad na. Wag lang pabayaan ang sarili at stay away sa mga bisyo. Healthy living dapat lagi. Someday gagaling din tayo basta tuloy tuloy lang ang prayers. Palakasin na lang ang resistensya. Nakakagulat nga nung yung bro ko nagpositive pero nung second check negatve na. Yung sis ko pinabakunahan namin para safe.

[halfbloodprincess]

hi to all.. may alam po ba kayo na company na tumatanggap ng engineering graduate, license po ako, electrical engineering po course ko.. Probably, semicon company or construction or network engineer.. Hirap mghanap ng work.. Thanks to all..

[Trabongko101]

don't you worry dhen12.. Marami po pala tayo.. same po tayo. intake po ako ng vitamins and supplements (liveraide, centrum, ascorbic and vit.B complex)
its so depressing na nalaman ko na may sakit pala ako ng ganito.. I came from malaysia and my next booking is to western country, well then nalaman ko na may sakit pala ako ng ganito the time that nag undergo po ako ng medical requirements. so fraustrating talaga. only God Knows why he give such trials... so frustrating.. =(

[jade279]

hay. dipa po ba umeefect yung dept advisory no 5 ng dole? yung guidelines for the implementation of a workplace policy for hepB pts..

[john_624]

masarap sana araw araw my kausap tungkol sa ganito situation, nkakawala ng stress lalo n sa sakit natin hindi mwala sa isipan.. si God lang tanging mkakasagot sa kahilingan natin.. we belive mppagaling nya tau sya nman ang lumikha ng tao at sya rin mkakasagot sa ating problema,, pag subok ito hindi tau nag iisa sa mundo na ganito n my sakit.. Trust tau ky Lord we must surrender in belive him.. GOD BLESS to all !!!

[shotmaker]

hello fellow hepa B carriers. is there a country you know that allows us, hepaB carriers to work as contract workers? thank you  

[vhen88z]

Im totaly clear. . .wla ng virus sa dugo q  in 3m0s gumaling aq dahil sa tintake qng sante pure barley capsule, nung augst q lng nlaman na my chronic hepa b aq nung nagpa cbc aq ang taas ng wbc q 14.60 tpz ung nagpa hepa b profile aq sb skn meron dw tlga q hepa b pero ndi q nid uminum ng gamot kc ung virus q daw is very low. . Nung nov.26 ngpa medical aq ulit nag pa cbc at hbsag aq nag n0rmal na,    
pure barley lng iniinum q. .

[Trabongko101]

I think approved na po yun.. pero dito lang po yun sa bansa natin.. =(

[Trabongko101]

sarap mag paka matay...

[vhen88z]

wag kang mawalang ng pag asa pure barley lang ktapat nyan try mu yun pag nkainum ka na nun pa cbc ka ulit qng madedetect pang my hepa b ka mgiging normal ka2lad skin ^_^

[699]

i am diagnose to have a hep b.
as of the moment im currently working. I am so worried. Is their still a chance that i can work as a seaman? pleaSe send me a txt or a call. 09481488817. tnx alot!

[HepB_RN]

Hi! How's everyone here?

I am also a registered nurse. I was hepa B nonreactive last jan.2005, when we had our medical exam at school sept 2005, it turned out to be hepa B reactive. I didn't know where I got it. I was really down that time and I got discriminated. I am blessed I finished my studies in nursing last 2008. I passed the board exam and I am currently working as a staff nurse for almost 4 years. Now, I am preparing myself for employment overseas. As far as I know, Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand and UK are some countries which does not discriminate us. I haven't took my lab tests yet since 2009, and I am praying that this virus would be gone.
Continue praying! Don't lose hope. God will give us the best.

[HepB_RN]

Friends!! I just wanna ask regarding its treatment. I am an inactive Chronic Hepa B carrier.

[cleanliquid012009]

Usually Chronic inactive Hepatitis B condition is not being treated due to minimal/non-threatening to no damage at all in the liver. Also effectiveness of medications to chronic inactive patients has not been very encouraging. Doctors usually advise patients to monitor their condition every 6 mos. through tests such as SGPT/ALT (sometimes more tests are advised like Hbeag or even HBV-DNA) to determine if Inactive condition has become active again and hence is causing damage to the liver (SGPT/ALT is elevated). In this case, a treatment will likely be recommended by a doctor. Better consult w/ your gastroenterologist for more information.

[smug25]

good day guys... paki-translate nman nitong result ng laboratory test ko for hepa..
              
                patients counts         cut off value          interpretation
hbsag           >3.00                      0.739                    reactive
HBeAg           0.330                     0.697                    non-reactive
anti-HBs         0.503                     0.750                    non-reactive
anti-HBe         0.390                     1,287                     reactive
anti-HBc         0.325                      1.452                    reactive
anti-Igm          0.341                      0.441                   non-reactive

Anu kaya magandang gawen pag carrier kana ng hepa?! paalis na sana ako for abroad eh...mawala pa kaya tong sakit kung to?!, give me some advice naman po! :'(    THANKS

[DEL125]

san po maka2bili ng chanca piedra /uch po?

[jade279]

pwede po bang pakidiscuss kung panu makapag abroad ( US or western countries) kahit may hepa b..diba po bago umalis ng bansa dumadaan pa sa medical..e kahit hindi required sa bansa na pupuntahan mo e itetest ka pa rin sa hepa..buti pa sa ibang bansa okay lang na may hepa b ang nurses.samantalang dito sa pilipinas masyadong strikto

[jade279]

hello. i would just like to ask how you managed to be a staff nurse kahit may hepa b ka, buti may hospital po na hindi nagrequire ng hepa b testing?

[kurt_rn]

Hello everyone!im also a registered nurse here in the philippines,i finished nursing last 2011 and passed the board on the same year.3mos after the result came out I got my first job as a nurse.Last feb.25,2012 i got tested for hbsag and it tuned out to REACTIVE.I was really depressed at that time knowing that i won't be able to work broad bec of my condition.I kept my condition secretly except to my family and very close friends and im so happy for there support.last mar.31 my work contract ends and im very much scared to apply to other hospitals knowing that hbsag test is required even though i do have clearance form a liver specialist showing that im fit to work and my infection is inactive.im hoping that i can find a job very soon:(

let's just be positive guys!life doesn't stop with hepb!!!

[weng854]

sa South Korea po ba pwede ang hepa b healthy carrier.

[SandP]

Hello. hope we could talk tru pm. please. Thank you and God bless.

[jade279]

guys, navisit nyo na ba yung site ng yellow warriors society? join po kayo, para po yun s mga may hep B, Nagoorganize din po sila ng mga assembly and other activities for us. Sana po maging members tayo lahat nun.

[jade279]

Nurses with chronic hep B.. let's share insights naman po. hope we can talk privately..