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HelpfulOtter January 19th, 2016

I am proud of myself for being a fighter.

About 1.5 months ago, I was diagnosed with extremely severe mononucleosis, caused by Epstein-Barr. My doctors feel that I caught this at work (I work in a place with thousands of people and visitors. It's open-seating. The works).

On Friday, they told me that there is a very real possibility that the virus has compromised my liver. They think that I now may possibly have acute hepatitis and I may have the start of liver failure (yes, mono can cause liver failure).

But I am still a fighter. I have not self-injured because of this news. I have not skipped any sort of medication or pushed myself beyond my limit to make it worse. While it is pretty boring staying in bed all day and maybe being awake 6 hours out of it, I know that this is what my body needs. It is a great lesson in self care.

I am going to beat this thing.

-Otter

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redBunny9914 January 19th, 2016

You are so

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redBunny9914 January 19th, 2016

So inspiring! Thank you for posting

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HelpfulOtter OP January 19th, 2016

@redBunny9914 Thanks!

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Findingflowers January 19th, 2016

Yes you go and beat that thing! You are so inspiring and I know you'll kick that things ass :)

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HelpfulOtter OP January 19th, 2016

@Findingflowers Thank you! This thing has been kicking my arse for so long. It is time to turn the tables!

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January 19th, 2016

@HelpfulOtter

Thank you so much for having the courage to share your inspirational story you should be proud! Keep fighting and growing

Rose

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HelpfulOtter OP January 19th, 2016

@Rycochet Thank you! I am certainly trying!

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SmilingSimon January 27th, 2016

That is really inspiring. Sometimes life deals you a bad hand, some people fold, but other people stay in the game and win.

caterpillargirl January 27th, 2016

You are a strong, otter, u WILL beat this! I have gone into liver failure 3 times, & I fought my way back in an ICU. I now have "normal" liver function, & no residual damage. You can get healthy & strong again, otter. Take care!