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Jan 12, 2007 07:00 AM

Hep B carrier-pls help!!!

Updated Jan 12, 2007 at 07:03 AM by jahda_ph

Hi. I'm a Nurse in the Phils. I knew i had Hep B almost 5 years ago during our screening in college. Even if i was positive, my mentors did'nt inhibit me from proceeding my degree. I consulted my doctor about it and gave me medication for a monh but that was just vitamins for my liver. He told me there's no cure and it will just go away if your body formed antibodies against it. Unfortunately, mine did'nt. I'm a healthy carrier, chronic type of hep B.
It did'nt inhibit me from achieving a lot in my academics, i even graduated cum laude. I took both the IELTS and NCLEX already. Im in search for an employer right now. Recently, i went in to test if i still have it. Unluckily, i still do and my body has not formed anibody against it. I'm in search for a cure but to no avail. I'm planning to see my doctor again. What will i do? I'm afraid the Embassy will deny me of an Immigrant Visa if they found out im positive for HBsAg. I feel very healthy though. I've read the thread about thesame case as i have. But it still bothers me. I don't know of anyone who has thesame case and was granted a visa. Should i tell my employer beforehand or should i wait for the medical exam result? How true that other doctors offer a 2 year program for patients like me? I really want to work in the US so i cud help my family...Please help!!!thank you so much!


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from jh_nurse
Old Jan 16, 2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jahda_ph View Post
Hi. I'm a Nurse in the Phils. I knew i had Hep B almost 5 years ago during our screening in college. Even if i was positive, my mentors did'nt inhibit me from proceeding my degree. I consulted my doctor about it and gave me medication for a monh but that was just vitamins for my liver. He told me there's no cure and it will just go away if your body formed antibodies against it. Unfortunately, mine did'nt. I'm a healthy carrier, chronic type of hep B.
It did'nt inhibit me from achieving a lot in my academics, i even graduated cum laude. I took both the IELTS and NCLEX already. Im in search for an employer right now. Recently, i went in to test if i still have it. Unluckily, i still do and my body has not formed anibody against it. I'm in search for a cure but to no avail. I'm planning to see my doctor again. What will i do? I'm afraid the Embassy will deny me of an Immigrant Visa if they found out im positive for HBsAg. I feel very healthy though. I've read the thread about thesame case as i have. But it still bothers me. I don't know of anyone who has thesame case and was granted a visa. Should i tell my employer beforehand or should i wait for the medical exam result? How true that other doctors offer a 2 year program for patients like me? I really want to work in the US so i cud help my family...Please help!!!thank you so much!
what is your email? i know someone that might be of some assistance. i'll have them email you. just PM it to me.
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from jahda_ph
Old Jan 17, 2007, 03:10 AM
Updated Jan 17, 2007 at 08:12 AM by suzanne4

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E-mail address removed from view. It is in violation of the Terms of Service of this forum. Please exchange them by pm.
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from josephel08
Old Sep 24, 2008, 08:03 AM

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i am in the same situation as you. I saw that you posted your problem last year. So how has it been? Are you working already abroad? I'm also afraid if i can work abroad even if i am hepatitis b carrier, though luckily i have already developed my antibodies.
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from breech
Old Sep 24, 2008, 08:16 AM

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i will keep my fingers crossed for you!
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from myma
Old Oct 10, 2008, 11:52 AM

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hi! im also like u who want to work in the US, can u give me advise based on your experienced in applying abroad with this condition? Pls share it to me! thanks
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from ernurse009
Old Oct 25, 2008, 05:53 AM

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hi.... im also in the same situation im also a postive HBV. im so depressed with the outcome of the medical examination... one of my friend who work @ NKI told me that she had a patient who is an HBV positive, the doctor gave a medication to reduce the viral load bec. the patient will undergone kidney transplant... and she was amazes that the viral load reduce and totally gone. thats y she asked me to come and have a consulation to that doctor... the medication is quite expensive its 300++/tablet, plus the laboratory...
huhuhu.... ^^
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from myma
Old Oct 30, 2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ernurse009 View Post
hi.... im also in the same situation im also a postive HBV. im so depressed with the outcome of the medical examination... one of my friend who work @ NKI told me that she had a patient who is an HBV positive, the doctor gave a medication to reduce the viral load bec. the patient will undergone kidney transplant... and she was amazes that the viral load reduce and totally gone. thats y she asked me to come and have a consulation to that doctor... the medication is quite expensive its 300++/tablet, plus the laboratory...
huhuhu.... ^^

Hi... can u share with me who and where I can find that doctor you mentioned? did u consulted to that doctor already?
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from myma
Old Oct 30, 2008, 04:52 AM

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to nurses who are hep. b positve but got a job in US or ongoing in their application in U.S please share it to me!
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from ernurse009
Old Dec 07, 2008, 06:01 PM

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Hi... can u share with me who and where I can find that doctor you mentioned? did u consulted to that doctor already?
its dr. ernesto que a gastroenterologist from NKI... u need to call for an appointment because he is the head of the training and a very busy MD... before i got my consultation.. it takes months probably his on vacation or in a conference... thats y u need to ask for an appointment... tanx and gudluck
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