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, 29 December 2011

Meat-free Christmas dinner.

I haven't been blogging for a very long time. I must say, I miss NOT having my OTC so much, but, it's all gotten so easy throughout the year. I still love my vegetables so much! The Christmas dinner I had with my family the other day was delicious, even though there was so much meat, and the rest of my family was eating meat, except me, but, I didn't have any meat because I didn't want any meat. So thats all for today.
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