Will someone please answer this ?

[txbuck]

I have read internet information on Hep B for the better part of a week and I would like to ask a question.  Is Diarrhea a common symptom of Hep B?  I asked a variation of this question a few days ago and the answer that I got was "Get Tested".  Well, I am going to do that but, in the mean time, I would like to ease my mind a bit.  Will someone please help me by answering my question?

[txbuck]

I got tested today and I would really appreciate some positive thoughts, Karma and prayer.  I am very nervous and I am not sure how I will deal with a positive result.  For those of you who have the cronic form of the Hep B disease, what was the first symptoms that you had?  Since I have been researching this disease, I have been curious about symptoms and folks who have the disease.  Regardless, please say a prayer for me and I will return the favor.

[txbuck]

"The definition is "first 6 months" of infection is considered "acute" after that it is "chronic". "  Bram, this sounds like the "textbook" definition.  Is the "real world" definition different?  Also, is there a diet that is liver friendly and can improve my odds of being accute?  Finally (for now) do people who are infected accutely have different symptom patterns than chronic people?  I have had the full feeling in the upper right quad - liver area - and diarrhea, but none of the other symptoms.

This is driving me crazy.

[txbuck]

Thanks for your help.  I will report back with any findings.  I truly appreciate the information on this board and those who share it freely.

[bram44]

The definition is "first 6 months" of infection is considered "acute" after that it is "chronic".

90% of people clear this virus naturally and the remaining become chronic. There are good treatments available.

Since you seem to have other health issues, so prepare a list of questions and ask your doctor.
       - Blood tests to determine whether you are acute/chronic
       - Do you need treatment
       - Drug interactions (since you may go on other medications for other issues)

[txbuck]

Is there anything that a person can do to insure that they are only accute and not chronic.  I am being tested today and I have very little understanding of this disease.  Needless to say, I am very scared.  I began having symptoms in mid June.  Since it is now August, does this mean that I am chronic due to the amount of time that has passed?  I am also scheduled for a cholonoscopy on Friday.  Will Hep B interfere with this procedure?  What about taking a flu shot?  Wow, so many questions.  If I am Accute, when will my liver stop hurting.  I read where one of the posters said that the upper right ab pain feels "Full" and similar to a ball of rags being under their ribs.  EXACTLY what I have been going through.  I appreciate any feedback and I need to know what to ask the doctor today, when I test.  PLEASE give me your suggestions.

[bram44]

yes.

http://hepatitis.emedtv.com/hepatitis-b/hepatitis-b-symptoms.html