Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency is a rare metabolic disorder. OTC affects my body's ability to get rid of ammonia, a toxic breakdown product of the body's use of protein. The accumulation of ammonia in my blood travels to vital organs in my body. Complications of OTC can include developmental delay, liver damage, brittle hair, mood swings and affect my performance at school. Having only one kidney further complicates my condition. Since my body cannot handle large amounts of nitrogen, a low-protein diet (38g/day) is essential. I also take sodium benzoate after every meal, which "mops up" excess nitrogen/ammonia.

Sunday, 20 March 2011

It's amazing

It's amazing how my parents are helping me get through this OTC and it's amazing that everyday I get to be greatful to the Lord for all the special food blessings he blesses me with! But it's also very interesting how everyday I go to school and I see people with billtong or KFC chicken and they start giving it away and saying they don't want it because they hate it or they say they just want to share it! They should be greatful that they can eat alot of their foods! Everyday I go to school and I'm brave, I'm so brave to watch people eat food that I would like to have so badly but I can't have! It's amazing that some people aren't greatful for the food they get everyday, but it's amazing that some people are greatful for the food they get everyday! But it's also amazing how incredibly greatful I am to have such a nice food blessing like this! So make the best out of your food!!
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