hi guys,
just wondering what's your reaction if you have found your gf/bf has Hepatitis B after 2 years you guys been together. Will you get rid of your partner or continue on the relationship as before, even though that might get your next generation affected as well?

welcome any feedback.

thanks

I would not be giving a Yes/No to anyone on such a question and in considering that there are a lot of factors for you yourself to consider, do you not think it just a tiny bit rediculous to run a poll?
Frank and Honest: Hepatitus B

Really? do you guys all think it's not proper to run a roll over that topic?
well, currently i just want to see what you people would react, or what your opinions? (maybe there should be a third option on the poll).

Thanks to people who have replied and who is going to reply...

I would take her to the doctor to see how I could help her

but the Hep B is not curable... and the partner will have to be infected after they got married and the kids will be all carrying Hep b...
people who carry Hep b virus dont nacassarily get sick from it, but the virus just have to be in their blood lift long.
so... what do you think?

I am a Hepa B carrier and my wife nor my 2 kids caught it. My wife was tested and she was non-reactive so she couldn't get the virus. Our children was injected with a vaccine right after birth so they wouldn't get infected.

I'm have my liver condition monitored by my doctor closely just in case.

afg598

Hi afg598,
thanks for sharing your exprience with me. I am very scared of Hep B (need to talk to a specilist soon) as i was told by GP that people can die from liver cancer as a result of having HepB... also, considering the 'infectious' feature of it, I dont know how the partner would handle it.
Moreover, I am also worried about the gossip from the family...as you know, not everyone is supportive.
I am glad to see that you are having lovely life. hope everyone is as lucky as you are.

looks like nobody is interested in this topic anymore

Hi,
It would be tough to make decision about the realtion ship due to this.I would only be worried if the partner was not truly only with me!!But getting infected doesnot have to mean anything,even in medical profession the risk exists,in labaratory with dental treatment etc.It does not have to mean doom.
As one of our friend has said.the condition requires some adjusting to but it is possible for one to become noninfective.Children can be okay too.the chance of liver cancer is increased but not a necessity.But one can lead a comfortable and safe life.

I feel the stigma attached to HIV and Hep B are changing.We have to understand that.be safe always.PLease take courage and seek help.There are millions out there living with it.You dont show it...family doesnot have to know.Even if they do...nothing to stigmatize with.It is a challenge,unfortunate but...can cope.
Regards

Hi mden,

i appreciate your reply.
I think the situation here is that the 'partner' has a chance of being infected(or already infected). 'partner' is a bit upsad because he just want a 'normal' life, instead of coping with sth disordinary. he is also worried about his family because they have dinner together almost every night(there is a chance of speading HepB virus by saliva). the partner has planed to acknowledge everyone in his family that he got infected by HepB(if he has got it). In that case, people would wonder where he got it from... (and the answer is obvious). it will be very awkward and I dont know how to get along with them anymore.
Regarding all above, i think giving up the relationship is probably easier...