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.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

My feelings for OTC

My OTC just keeps getting harder. I felt like I was going to pass out on monday because I didn't eat much of my school lunch and I was supposed to so that was dangerous for me. My parents are taking extra special care of me but I'm still upset that I have it. Today is thursday and I apsalutely loved the unch my parents gave me to take to school. The food was good and healthy for my OTC and it tasted good too. Whenever I get home from school I just eat. I'm mostly hungry when I get home but my meals are now prepared for me and I realy appreciate that. Now that I'm eating good I'm also feeling good, well, more like great! My school teacher now knows about my OTC and whenever I get hungry in class she just lets me it straight away. I don't even have to wait until break time, she just lets me eat straight away. I'm starting to get used to my OTC because it's not so bad after all. All you have to do is eat different foods. I feel so good with the food I'm eating! So it's actually not bad after all!
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