Hepatitis C Support Group

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I think its a mixed blessing for a child to have hcv. The good part is their immune systems are stronger to fight this disease and knowing early is great because the disease can't progress as quickly. But its sad because their kids and this is hard on everyone. Its not fair.

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Thanks greg1024, wow I was totally losing it when I first read this thread and after many replies it has calmed me down along with a xanax lol, AndNicole so true what you added. I can't say that Im completely at ease and I guess I won;t be until they r both tested. Oh how happy my buddy whom I dont know her username here right this second (theres my fried brain again)but Im so happy she directed me here I love this site you all have been so helpful, I just pray my doc was trying to scare the sh*t outta me by saying it was to late for me to get tx. I'll be nuts till Sept 27th when I know the results of my bloodwork and have my scan done. I am gonna try to get it moved up. thanks so much dd

riversmom0 Im sorry that your 3 yr old has HCV, hopefully before he hits his teens they will have a cure for this. idk your post sent me into a frenzy as I never even thought it was possible to pass to my children, Take Care and can I ask what is DIC? dd

It's hard enough to handle my own treatment. I have so much respect for all you moms/dads out there helping your kids and dealing with your own health.
My doctors have told me that tx is often more successful in younger people. I've heard that kids have fewer side effects too.
I've had HCV since shortly after birth and was diagnosed at age 17. It's been a long, scary road to treatment but I'm glad I knew as easy as I did. The antibody test is pretty cheap. I encourage anyone with worries to get themselves or their family members tested.

Riversmom,
I adopted two children both from a hepc positive mother. One was born with the virus. She is now a vibrant 4 year old and doing very well. We are waiting to treat till she is oolder but the new drugs are much better and should be available in a couple of years. Most kids that get it at birth show very few symptoms during child hood. I am always scared for her but love her and wouldn't have any other child. I know you are terrified and heart broken but know we are here for you. Does your son have a good Pediatric Hepatologist. We go to Texas Childrens and they have one of the best. He is always so positive. He says children do VERY WELL>>>> I will keep you in my prayers..... My babies name is BreAnna and you are welcome to become our friend and view her pic.... PS. Don't let him be treated differently even if you have to keep his dx to yourself... My doc says only tell those who I know will understand.

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