Hepatitis C Support Group

hep C is a very slow moving virus so it probably hasn't done much in 3 yrs unless you've been drinking everyday and doing drugs continually. i don't know anything about a or b .

it's not mandatory you get a liver biopsy. i never did.

Hi Ricky,
I tested positive for Hep C and for the antibodies of B & A also. So don't feel alone. Yes, you can have right quadrant pain but it is from the capsule that surrounds the liver, not the liver itself. To me, it makes no difference. It's pain from that area. I wish doctors would explain that to patients and be more sympathetic when you tell them you're experiencing pain in that area. As far as being worse because of it.. no, I don't think it indicates anything as far as whether you or worse or not. A liver biopsy is very safe. I've had several and it is the ONLY way that they can reliably tell you at
what stage your liver disease is at.

Please don't feel like you're someone that is alone and an outcast.
There is no shame in having an illness/disease no matter how you contracted it. If anyone around you (friends or family) starts to
move away from you..then they didn't really care about you in the first place. You will find out who you're friends are. But really, you don't have to tell everyone that you have the disease if you don't want to. This disease does make many changes in your life, that's undeniable. But the best thing you can do is get support from those that really care about you and take care of yourself the best that you can. It's one day at a time in the beginning. I remember how shocked I was when I was notified that I had it. It came out of the blue..on the phone from my dr....the night before Thanksgiving.
It takes time for you to adjust. Just keep moving forward and you can alway join a live support group in your area if you want. We're always here for you too. Take care hon and don't despair. You're not alone. **HUGS**
Josi

Wow thank you so much for taking the time out to put my mind to ease a bit. Im just real scared you know, im young and it's crazy. I feel like im in a dream state just going day to day. My insurance doesnt cover self injectibles and i dont have money to spend on the injection a month..its crazy like wat do I do? and also i work at the health insurance company to add insult to injury and since we process claims, everyone sees your information...crazyness ...but thank you...im going to try to take it easy. I feel my self getting very irritable and snappy i dont know if thats from all the stress or if this disease effects your brain but i feel this buzz run thru my head like a mild concussion feeling or something...so much to learn abuot this disease...

Ricky, I know how you feel I was diagnosed last yr at the age of 22, it blind sided me. When you find out more about your bloodwork and geneotype then you'll know what you can do for treatment.

A liver biopsy is a great way of knowing if you have damage, a less invasive way is an ultra-sound.

Ricky,
If you want to do tx, you can always try to get into a clinical trial. That way usually the meds are included in the trial.

The other thing is get a good doctor..and quite often that sounds easier than it is. I went through 3 of them before I found my current one. Have someone that you trust and you feel easy talking to and will take his/her time with you. ..and is knowledgeable. Hepatologists or a good GI doc is a must. Primary care doctors aren't trained enough to handle all of the variables with this disease.

Take care and I hope you feel better a little better tonight.
*hugs*
Josi

Thank you for all your good and much necessary advice, you have a good night too :)

check with roche also. It is a scarry thing, especially at first, but you will gain insite and understand this virus better. We have a lot of good people on here to help you, hang in there.

lower rt quad pain sounds like gall bladder to me..

It very well could be gall bladder. I had major pain attacks
before they removed mine...and my huge collection of stones.

Hello, I finally got my confirmation test back and bad news, the doctor says I have one of the aggressive types 1A. This is what my test reads:
Genotype: 1A
HCV RNA IU/mL: 50779H reference