active or inactive?

Hi, Here are my lab results:

S antigen + ve
A antibodies - ve
E antigen -ve
E entibodes reactive
AFP 6.0
HBV DNA 1700 / ml
ALT 34
AST 18

According to my doctor I am inactive carrier. Is he correct?
Is it possible that I have precore mutant? According to some
information I read, precore mutant is usually associated with
high viral load. However, my viral load is low.

I am exteremly worried. I am single and deciding against
getting married as I am worried that my illness is unpredictable.
Can someone with HBV manage the illness and still have a long
life. I am 34 now and not sure how long I will live. My questions
are:

a) do I have precore mutant?
b) is there any place where I can get tested for precore
   mutant in california?
c) How long will I live?
d) Can I expect that I can manage the illness with anti-viral
   therapy and hence live a long life?
e) Do you anticipate that future medicines will make the
   illness cured or atleast something that can be managed
   without lot of side effects?

I will fairly ok now physically other than the stress, but
very worried about the future. Thanks for your help.
-Rob

[cuteus]

I am not sure if you realize that there are no medical drs. at this forum.  is a patient to patient exchange.  One of them might have a guess on your first question.
as for how long you have to live, not even a dr would venture a definite response to that, as no one can tell for certainty.

Med help does have a section to ask the dr, for a fee.

Good luck on your quest and if you need specific answers, make those inquiries of your GI.  if the answer is not satisfactory, a second opinion might be warranted.

[cindee]

I have a question for you? Why do you use up so much of the thread with all the long spaces? Your spacing is so long that I just skip them. Please let me know. I hope I haven't missed any good comments from you. Respectively, Cindee

[shebee]

oK, HERE IS SOME Shebee thoughts...for what they are worth...

want2live...yes....the answer is YES!  You do.








"Why you ask?  Why should I want2live?

[shebee]

sorry to but in on the post, but the last one was for want2live .....

[Indiana]

Queah............
Hep B tests are VERY complicated to asess and it takes a real professional to decipher them I am not the Guru of HBV here.....but I can give you some pointers. My wife is a HBV "carrier". PLUS she tests positive for Hcv on a qualitative Pcr!  She has been an HBV carrier for over 30 years. It has not affected her in any way. Since she was diagnosed we have had 3 kids (all negative). She is an NP and has worked in nursing for many years. It has not affected her either personally or professionally. If you are really just a carrier then the only thing ya need to worry about is blood contact with others. Just realize that you have this condition and take the proper precautions if you bleed. It's really not a big deal for a male to be a carrier.

Gwithhepc.........
Hey there. You and I apparently have some things to talk about. You have sent several posts my way lately. Write me at ***@****  I would be happy to "talk" to you in E-mail about "stuff". I don't bite and I am not mad at you. I just think that personal stuff should be taken care of off the Forum. You may be pleasantly surprised with me if you get to know me. There are several others who write to me and I have not gotten any complaints yet. I'm just here to help. I promise not to "lecture" you. It's just an offer to help diffuse our little "situation".

[Indiana]

GREAT POST GIRL!!!!
Good to see ya back and doing well..............

[cindee]

TY for understanding. I felt so bad all day today about my 1st post to Sheebee. I worried about all the "spankings" I might get for that 1st post. You see, I have to wait for my husband to get in @ nite, so I can use his laptop, as we have no other computer.

I guess I just have "built up" feelings in me right now, and I'm going to have to STOP @ THINK before I post anything these days. I have never been a "mean" person or one to cause hurt or bad feelings. I reckon the devil got hold of me!

I really am happy to read of all the good posts lately and I am TRUELY HAPPY for all the ppl who have been clearing lately. I think I'm still up-set because I relapsed. I feel "left out". That's why I'm going to Duke. I hope it not only helps me, but help others. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. (girl the tears are flowing as I type this).

I wish for each and everyone of my hep c family to get nothing but the BEST news. I hope the new tx is not so invassive and will Help us all. Love ya bunches, many prayers, Cindee

[cuteus]

I found myself doing the same thing on that post.  I don't want to miss a good thing, but it is not easy to read clumped up words or extra spaced ones.  Is not a complain. we don't want to miss out.

[oldhippiechick67]

Hey girl, great to see you checking in and that you are doin okay in your new role.  You are an inspiration for many of us!

[cindee]

TY for understanding. I felt so bad all day today about my 1st post to Sheebee. I worried about all the "spankings" I might get for that 1st post. You see, I have to wait for my husband to get in @ nite, so I can use his laptop, as we have no other computer.

I guess I just have "built up" feelings in me right now, and I'm going to have to STOP @ THINK before I post anything these days. I have never been a "mean" person or one to cause hurt or bad feelings. I reckon the devil got hold of me!

I really am happy to read of all the good posts lately and I am TRUELY HAPPY for all the ppl who have been clearing lately. I think I'm still up-set because I relapsed. I feel "left out". That's why I'm going to Duke. I hope it not only helps me, but help others. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. (girl the tears are flowing as I type this).

I wish for each and everyone of my hep c family to get nothing but the BEST news. I hope the new tx is not so invassive and will Help us all. Love ya bunches, many prayers, Cindee

[cindee]

TY for understanding. I felt so bad all day today about my 1st post to Sheebee. I worried about all the "spankings" I might get for that 1st post. You see, I have to wait for my husband to get in @ nite, so I can use his laptop, as we have no other computer.

I guess I just have "built up" feelings in me right now, and I'm going to have to STOP @ THINK before I post anything these days. I have never been a "mean" person or one to cause hurt or bad feelings. I reckon the devil got hold of me!

I really am happy to read of all the good posts lately and I am TRUELY HAPPY for all the ppl who have been clearing lately. I think I'm still up-set because I relapsed. I feel "left out". That's why I'm going to Duke. I hope it not only helps me, but help others. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. (girl the tears are flowing as I type this).

I wish for each and everyone of my hep c family to get nothing but the BEST news. I hope the new tx is not so invassive and will Help us all. Love ya bunches, many prayers, Cindee

[cindee]

Shebee..Okay, Forget my question.....I just read Indy's comment and he is one of my God sends...so I went back and read your post. I'm so glad I did. I don't care about your spacing...( I try to not let little things rent space in my mind, as it is sometimes hard to do now, since my replase). Your post was sweet and I agree with you. I am glad you sent that post to want2live. It was great and will give her something to think about. I truely apologize and I will always read your post!!!!!!! Sincerely, Cindee ps I think I need to "buck up" myself!!! lol

Indy, Once again, Thank-You for putting your comment next. I'm having a bad morning...it's 4:25. I'm going to bed! Hope all is well with you. PRAYERS TO ALL, including MYSELF! Cindee

[cuteus]

I feel that , in the future, you will be on the top of the thread typing:
"I'M SVR PERMANENTLY"!!!!  because of your and your team determination.    I don't want a relapse, but if I do, you and a couple of others will be my inspiration.   On with that fight.  You can alomost see that big(political correct?) lady sing.

[cindee]

I love you all soooooooooo much!!!!!!! TY for your kind words. Cindee