I was diagnosed to have Hepa B in 1990. Other than that, I am very healthy, intelligent and a very qualified professional Architect. But due to my ailment, I have limited opportunity as I am turned down for work due to that reason. I find it depressing as it limits my opportunity for a decent living.  Is it legal? Isn't it similar to having HIV? I just want to have an equal opportunity. I also have a family to support. can they not judge me based on merits?
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I feel for you, i have just been cleared of Hep B, when i got it the hospital were so unhelpful, they acted like it was all my fault and i deserved what i got (one nurse in perticular commented how i should'nt sleep about!!!). In truth, 3 years down the line i still dont know how or where i contracted it. when i got home i felt like a leper but my family were on hand for me giving me support and researching on the internet for me (even to the point of being vaccinated for me/against me) Are you in the US? is should be illegal for them to discriminate againt you on those grounds, you need to talk to a lawyer. Best of wishes and good health for the future.
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There are currently several treatments for chronic hepatitis B that can increase a person's chance of clearing the infection. Treatments are available in the form of antivirals such as lamivudine and adefovir and immune system modulators such as interferon alpha. There are several other antivirals under investigation. Roughly, all of the currently available treatments, when used alone, are about equally efficacious. However, some individuals are much more likely to respond than others. It does not appear that combination therapy offers any advantages.[4] In general, each works by reducing the viral load by several orders of magnitude thus helping a body's immune system clear the infection. Treatment strategies should be individualized by a doctor and patient. Considerations include the risks associated with each treatment, a person's likelihood of clearing the virus with treatment, a person's risk for developing complications of persistent infection, and development of viral resistance with some of the treatments.\n\nOn March 29, 2005, the US FDA approved Entecavir for the treatment of hepatitis B.\n\nOn February 25, 2005, the EU Commission approved PEGASYS for the treatment of hepatitis B making it the first pegylated interferon to be approved for hepatitis B.\n\nChronic carriers should be strongly encouraged to avoid consuming alcohol as it increases their risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).\n\nInfants born to mothers known to carry hepatitis B can be treated with antibodies to the hepatitis B virus (hepatitis B immune globulin or HBIg). When given with the vaccine within twelve hours of birth, the risk of acquiring hepatitis B is reduced 95%. This treatment also allows a mother to safely breastfeed her child.\n\nAn individual exposed to the virus who has never been vaccinated may be treated with HBIg immediately following the exposure. For instance, a health care worker accidentally stuck by a needle used in a hepatitis B carrier would qualify. Treatment must be soon after exposure, however.
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it could danger to u\nu should first check what is it all about because people involved in these types of work generally get the undertaking that if something happens to person undergoing test they will not b responsible\nbut if u feel so Strong to help them Coz they also do some good work for community,then u go through all the conditions and regulations and consult Ur doctor\n\ngood luck
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I have a big problem with this.  I have always worked hard and hate that my money is going to lazy people.  I think that the only way someone should get help is if they have a disablility.  Not just people wanting to live on welfare and medicaid!!!  All those that answer this question with "I am proud to be on Medicaid"        --------------------GO GET A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, but you Are Probably Not a Carrier (Not that you Can't Be), Just HBsAg+, Same as What One Would See After Successful Vaccination.  Your Real Doctor Can Determine if your Actually a Carrier (Chronic Infection), If I Recall Correctly, if you Are HBeAg+ and HBsAg+, then Chronic Infection, if you Are HBsAg+, HBeAg-, then Not a Carrier and Immune to Infection.  Assuming this Serological Test is Run Long After Any Primary Infection, Without Signs of Liver Dysfunction.
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I know this sounds bad but you need to go to your local department of scoial services. You need medical assistance NOW. It may be a lot of paperwork but providing you with the appropriate medical care and support to get you well to hold a good job is what you need right now.
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maybe you need to go on temporary disability because your doctor doesn't want you working and you need money to survive.  try looking into it (if you have that available there)
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Your health could be better if you went to the doctor to get proper treatment to lesson your anxieties, which can lead to depression and illness.  The laughing stock and no one respects me is blown out of proportion in your mind.  Things always look more grim when we have hit bottom.  Nothing good or bad ever lasts that you can be sure of.  If your career is going nowhere, then find something else.. keep persevering, don't give up..  Some of the most famous people in history failed more times before they were finally successful.  They were resilient and did not give up.  Sometimes a kick in the teeth does wonders for us.  It makes us wake up to what is working and what not is working.  Change is not often liked but is the one thing we can be sure of.  A dramatic change in your family might have some positive outcomes down the track, but you won't certainly see it now, and in the end and at the end of the day family is all that truely matters.  Broke..!  If your reasonably intelligent you can always make more money, start again.. if you have to wash dishes.. do it, don't think about it until you find something better..  Most of all believe in yourself because nobody else will..  Hope you get on your feet again soon..  Best Wishes..
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No, there are no limitations due to a condition such as diabetes. In fact, prospective employers in the US are prohibited from asking you in advance about health issues like this (provided it does not prevent you from doing the actual job you are applying for), and you will be protected legally as far as any special considerations you need for the diabetes (like taking a break to have juice, test your blood, etc). You should state that you have diabetes when you fill out forms when you start your job (at the time the job has been offered and accepted) and tell your employer what your needs are as far as taking care of your health.\n\nGood luck and take care of yourself! The American diet can aggravate diabetes, so don't embrace the fast food, high-calorie lifestyle!
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if a person has a legit reason to be on SSI they should not stall on declaring benifits. though typically you would get denied like 2-3 times before you see any acceptance into SSI Benifits judging from past experience.. I have Spina Bifiada and i had signed up to receive benefits and thats what happened with me..I needed it to get on my feet while trying to gain meaningful employment. however after I became Married I decided to drop SSI because how degrading they make you feel with questions you have to recertify with annually like how many times do you go to the bathroom and can you wipe yourself and etc. I now have Strong Customer Service Skills many years later but without a college degree. I have reached as far as I can now...So I am going to get my Associates Degree as a Medical Billing and Reimbursment Specialist. My hopes is that when i am done i will be able to work from home after a few years of working in an office. Oh I am one of a very few with my disablity that are able to walk but as time and injuries have happened my back is getting worse therefore i cannot see myself working out in the field too many more years. if i am able to work from home I will be able to sit in what ever angle is most comfortable to me without people looking at me. The brain is good but the body is not allways willing!!
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I am in the medical field and know that doctors like to start checking that around age 35-40....earlier if prostate problems run in your family.  I have seen patients that were nearly saints (didn't smoke, drink, weren't obese, ate healthy), and sometimes it just DOESN'T matter.  Instilling a healthy lifestyle is excellent, but doesn't neccesarily safeguard you against a particular illness or ailment.  I don't want to scare you with that, but it's the truth.  Alot of people believe that as long as they incorporate a healthy lifestyle that everything will be fine and it couldn't be more wrong.  Our gene pool, the enviroment we live in today (air, pollution), along with reasons of "just cause" affects our health.  So yes yes yes, go get your exam done!!  If prostate problems DO run in your family, your doctor will do a PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test and check your levels there also.  Hope it all turns out awesome for you and hope this advice helped!!!!!
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I hv gone thru many cases, sometimes its effects are bad.So one should take medicines with the consultation of doctors only.No one knows whether it will suit a particular person or not.
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Hi-\nFrom what I hear, liver failure sounds like a tough thing to suffer. I had a kidney transplant and have spent some time on a transplant message board. Seemed like people who had to wait for a liver transplant were the worst off. I assume a transplant is not in the cards? I know hospice has a great reputation for aleviating suffering and helping the family, so it's probably good for you to get hooked up with them.\nHere is a web site that lists some symptoms and other info about hepatic encephalopathy:\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000302.htm\nAnother good resource might be a yahoo group on liver failure. You could try joining this one: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Liversupportgroup/\nThere are also hospice support groups on yahoo, too:\nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hospiceroom/
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I think it's great that you are reaching out and I can tell you that there is nothing to be embarrased about.  BP disorder is a very serious mood disorder that effects nearly 3 Million Americans.  If left untreated, the disorder can be disabling and distressful to those who live with the afflicted.  There is a high suicide rate attached to those afflicted, where nearly 30% attempt suicide, compared to those with Major Depression at 12%.\n\nI'm 26 and have recently been diagnosed with BP.  I have it under control through an intensive medication management plan and psychotherapy.  I have two very good Dr's that I work with (Psychopharmacologist and Psychotherapist who specializes in CBT).\n\nThis may or may not apply to your condition, I am not a Dr and cannot diagnose.  But if you are BP, it's imperative that you get it treated because of the potential consequences.\n\nI didn't just wake up one day and decide I needed help, I got into a lot of trouble and put my friends and family through a lot of pain, especially over the last two years, where I experienced rampant manic episodes.  In addition, I was hospitalized twice for two suicide attempts.\n\nOne of the common effects of the disorder is substance abuse; where someone who feels manic will often ignore the consequences to their actions and engage in high risk behavior, with exagerated optimism and improved flight of creative thoughts and ideas, feeling authorotive, oftentimes verbose and overwhelming.  All the meanwhile, this person feels as if they are in their best mental state.\n\nI had three long years of hardcore drug abuse, putting my life at risk by sleeping around, experimenting/mixing drugs.  Half the time I was blacking out and who knows what I was pulling.\n\nIn the last 6 years, I've gone through 3 jobs, 3 girlfriends, 6 different apartments and proceeded to create and distroy more relationships than most people make in a life time.\n\nI don't know if you've gone through anything similar (I hope not) and if you are bipolar and start treatment now, you can avoid it.\n\nMy first recommendation would be see a Psychiatrist who specializes in mood disorders.  Oftentimes it's difficult to find a Dr. you are comfortable with on the first try.  You may have to interview 3 - 6 Dr's before you strap yourself in and start working the therapy.\n\nAfter you find a good Dr. work towards getting a firm diagnosis so you can get treated properly.  It's imperative that you do not get misdiagnosed with Unipolar Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder.  If you're misdiagnosed, the Dr. may prescribe an SSRI (common antidpressant) which is a NO-NO for those with BP and will make things worse, which is why it's more important that you find a Dr. that "specializes" in BP.\n\nIf you're having trouble finding a good Dr., refer to this link and take a shot.\n\nhttp://www.dbsalliance.org/referral/\n\nAfter that, I would spend as much time as possible educating yourself on the disease and treatment plans.  You're going to have to be an active participant in this process, as it's not as easy to treat a mental disorder as it is a bactereal infections.  It's important to understand why you are feeling a certain way, research it, communicate with your Dr. and understand why you are wired a certain way, so you can keep it under control.  I strongly recommend that after you get leveled out with the meds, you start participating in Psychotherapy.  Your Dr. will certainly be able to refer you to a good Psychologist and will work in tandum to assist you better in your treatment and containment of BP.\n\nHere are some good links for info on meds and BP\n\nhttp://www.dbsalliance.org/info/aboutmood.html\nhttp://www.crazymeds.org\n\nIf you are BP, maintaining the condition will be a life long process.  Better to getting aclimated sooner, which will make it much easier for the rest of your life.\n\nI wish you the best and please email
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I don't know what racism has to do with anything.   And you have a right to choose which medication works best for you. Tell your doctor, don't ask him, to call in your name brand medication. If he doesn't, then call medicaid, talk to your case worker, and request a new doctor. Tell them your situation with the name brand medicine working better for you, I'm sure they may be able to help you. Good luck.
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I don't know alot about Crohns Disease, but all states have POST requirements plus most police departments have other physical requirements.  I would say it would be hard ( since there are so many people applying) to get on with the larger better departments,  It may be possible to get on to some of the small low paying departmetns, but I am not sure
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There are various HIV agencies around the UK - most cities have one and a few of the larger towns. \n\nCheck yellow pages or read the gay papers / magazines and look in the section towards the back - drop in areas etc etc.\n\nIt also depends in what way you would like to work with HIV and AIDS. Diagnosis, treatment, alternative / complimentary therapy/ respite care / emotional support / befriending?\n\nSome really good things here, with opportunies to work as a volunteer to see if you can handle it - and also full time if you wish to make it a career choice.\n\nThe only minor irritation is that many folks assume that if you work for an HIV/AUDS org, you must be positive yourself, it can make fniding a partner harder!\n\nGood luck\n\n**UPDATE TO ANSWER**\n\nI am not sure why people make the assumption - it makes no more sense that assuming someone is living with a cancer diagnosis if they work as an oncologist. Reality is, a LOT of folks DO make the assumption that if you work in an HIV environment, you are probably positive yourself. I didn't mind particualry to be honest but it *IS* annoying when it interferes with your personal life.