evergrey
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Get over yourself, mate.
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Post by evergrey on Mar 19, 2011 3:48:26 GMT -5
OSU, With HIV and Hepatitis C, especially the latter, bloodborne pathogens are a risk in martial arts, especially with hard, padless contact. Do you get tested regularly? If so, how often?
I've decided that I am at least going to get tested for both of these once a year. Blood happens. I'm not TOO concerned about it, but I feel like I should check once in a while anyway, both for my own sake and the sake of my classmates.
OSU!
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Post by MMX on Mar 19, 2011 11:16:46 GMT -5
That is why I like to spar with the shinpads and gloves.
I also worry about bareknuckle bag work when people do not take care of their knuckles.
Osu!
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Post by powerof0ne on Mar 19, 2011 11:34:34 GMT -5
My stepmom passed away a few years ago due to an accidental overdose of painkillers she was prescribed due to having Hepatitis C. Something she got many years ago in a blood transfusion and didn't even realize she had it until the last 5 years of her life.
The scary thing about Hep C is that you can have it for a very long time before you start showing any signs and by that time it's sometimes too late.
I think if you do something physical and are in contact with others you owe it to others and yourself to get blood tests done annually. Osu!
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Post by Ros on Mar 20, 2011 10:04:00 GMT -5
I personally feel that the risks are so tiny, there is no point getting regular tests.
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Post by hokuto12 on Mar 29, 2011 6:03:28 GMT -5
Yes I agree always better to be safee than sorry. Get my bloods done every year.
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Post by powerof0ne on Mar 29, 2011 9:33:21 GMT -5
I personally feel that the risks are so tiny, there is no point getting regular tests. You're more rational then me Ros. Even though I understand the statistical odds I'm paranoid to a certain degree and just like that assurance that I'm "okay". Osu!
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