Hi @Caraline, sorry to have missed responding to this question. I think there are several factors that can lead to this (e.g. other drugs you are taking), and that really needs to be seen in context with your medical history. Perhaps some @HealthExperts could comment though.
Cheers,
Thomas
Hi @ethan,
This result would indicate you don’t have hep b. It would be helpful to get an anti-hbs test to see if you’re protected against hep b. If it is negative then you should get a course of vaccination to protect yourself from any future exposure.
Regarding your other issues, this is really outside the expertise of this community and it is best to get another in-person medical opinion, if you don’t feel like you’re getting helpful answers.
Hi @natti,
Raised liver enzymes do not indicate that you have HCC, they mean that there is liver inflammation. This can be a good sign (your body is fighting off the virus), but can become a problem if extended over many months to years. Increased liver enzymes have been reported by others starting on antiviral therapy and in many cases lower back to normal without any symptoms, but it is important to keep having your regular blood tests to keep track.
Dear @12345678,
While you are right that is high, the HBeAg levels can change quite a bit in a short period of time based on the person’s immune response to the virus. I haven’t seen data on whether the level does match up with the speed at which HBeAg becomes negative, though.
Dear @Beneallace1984,
Welcome to the community and thanks for sharing your story. I agree with @availlant and your tests are consistent with you not having Hep B. There are other causes of right upper quadrant pain (see Upper right quadrant pain) that perhaps you should investigate.