The antivirals used in HBV are generally safe and indeed are a component of PrEP, which is taken by HIV-negative people to prevent transmission. You should continue to take the drug and dose as prescribed by your health professional.
If you raise antibodies to HBsAg (anti-HBs), this means it was an acute infection and you have cleared the infection.
The usual prescribed dosage for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in HBV infection is 300mg daily tablet.
Generally the check-up after 6 months will be the whole panel including LFT to determine your status.
Hello everyone
I am really happy to meet with you guys. My name is Abraham from Africa. I get tested in October 2023 & my result showed I’m hep b positive.my doctor told me its not necessary to start medication unless he confirms whether it is acute or chronic & he appointed me to comeback after six months. I need clarification on 2 issues
1.During my diagnosis at oct’23 my doctor told me that my ultrasound test shows some liver inflammation & he ignored it.Why ?(i can attach the picture if any one can read it)
2.currently i have a pain under the ribs of right upper abdomen part.do i need to start the medication before it get worse ?
Thank you for introducing yourself and sharing your story.
I’m not a health expert, but do you know a bit as you said the doctor is waiting to see whether you are in acute stage , meaning you will clear the virus and not need medication or chronic, Meaning it’s not gonna go away, before he wants you to start medication.
One of our health experts will be able to help you further. They shouldn’t be too long.
Blessings
Welcome to the forum and thanks for your questions.
This may have been part of the initial diagnosis of acute hep B infection, which is commonly linked with liver inflammation. This is your body’s way of trying to clear the virus infection.
If this continues or becomes unbearable, indeed you should go to your doctor and get their advice about it.
Hi Aharjrim
Welcome to the hepbcommunity.org . Please feel free to ask if you have any questions that you don’t understand or worry about HBV. We have many experts in this fields of viral hepatitis B who are ready to answer your questions.
Thank you.
Hi @Aharjim,
I join @chul_chan in welcoming you to the community. Please take some time to look around, and if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. We are here to support each other. Best, Bansah1
Hi family, its good we keep together during this hard time.
Do my three months periodic test today and yet waiting for results.
The pains under my right ribs is very unbearable yet my provider says am not yet ready for medication. Am tired of all these and much confused with life.
Is he just happy seeing me go through this pain?
How have you people handled such a puzzle especially where you fell in need of medication and a specialist says wait for the right time.?
Hi @sam12,
Yes in most cases. But other times some patients with severe liver disease are put on antivirals to help clear the virus quickly and prevent liver damage. It all will depend on the case, but most acute patients do not require treatment. Rest, hydration, etc. is what is needed. Best, Bansah1
I’m sorry you are going through these pains. Pain is so debilitating and interferes with our life.
It’s hard to trust our providers . Specially when we have continuous pain.
Liver disease doesn’t usually produce pain. Is your provider a liver specialist?
Your lab results must be ok otherwise he would put you on medication. I know this can be frustrating when you think it’s your liver causing the pain.
Have you seen a general practitioner? There could be other reasons for your pain.