Hepatitis b

I am sorry you have HepB. I have three adopted children with it. What I will tell you is you need to see a doctor who specializes in HebB. There are many different scenarios. For two of my three it is not a big deal- for the third one it is a big deal as she is chronic and contagious. For her, Hep B is a big deal. Get yourself evaluated and help yourself. It wasn’t your fault. Irene5

Thank for the information. 🙏

To answer your question, Hepatitis B needs to be treated if it doesn't clear on its own. It sounds as though you are now learning that liver damage is one of the long term consequences, and you must now deal with that as well.

One thing I can tell you for sure - if your liver is already damaged, be as careful as you can to avoid further stress on it - especially alcohol, smoking and many medications -either prescription or over the counter also are taxing to the liver. You will probably also find some foods, and possibly caffeine, make you feel worse.

I second @irene5, you need to see an infectious disease specialist who is familiar with chronic Hepatitis B as soon as you can.

Do you have access to medical specialists?
Sue
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatitis-b/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20366821

It's so heartbreaking to hear what you've gone through. My goodness. It's truly incredible that you're taking charge of your health now after all that. I can't imagine... the pain you mentioned sounds awful. And to answer your question, yes, Hep B can definitely get worse if it's not managed right. You're feeling that firsthand right now.

My neighbor had a similar situation, though not from birth. She had Hep C, which is different, but the end result was the same: a really damaged, struggling liver. The doctors were basically telling her there was nothing left to do but wait for things to get bad enough for a transplant. It was terrifying.

She started looking into some alternative therapies and found out about R3 Stem Cell. I know it sounds a little... out there... but she said it was the best decision she ever made. She had a consultation, and they were so thorough and compassionate. They explained how stem cells could help her liver repair itself at a deep, cellular level. It sounded too good to be true, I know.

But after her treatment, her liver tests started improving. Her energy came back, and the constant feeling of being sick slowly faded away. She even said the yellowing in her eyes started to go away. It wasn't a magic fix, but it gave her a new lease on life. It's definitely something to consider if you're looking for more options beyond just managing symptoms. I really hope you find some relief. You deserve it.

I was in the same boat a few years ago. Also contracted the virus from my mother, no one tested me for years. I had highly elevated enzymes back in 2016/17 and pain. Have been on treatment ever since. Recommend you consult with a hepatologist and do it soon. Essentially, your hepB could have been active since birth, so the sooner you understand your viral load, liver condition, you can get treated.

Let me know if you want to chat. Happy to talk you through anything and all the best.