Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
I was diagnosed about 3 years ago but have no idea how long i have Hep C already.I don't have any treatment going on and have a hard time staying away from Beer.If i keep going this way i surely cut down my life some years.I actually have no clue how soon my health will deteriorate,how bad will i feel and what else gonna happen?I don't feel sick now but i know it will eventually change.Can someone explain what i have to expect if i keep a lifestyle ignoring my desease and will it become painful?Please,i need somebody expierienced to make me understand what exactly i need to change and maybe advise to make a change a bit easier than i think it will be.I'm confused and don't know where to start.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
A phrase of encouragement
"Fear knocked at the door, Faith answered and no one was there."
I'm on tx 10 wks now for the hep c virus. 59 yrs old, Doc advised tx a/c liver biopsy results. I felt great all the time with hep c in me. You need to know how your liver is now. There are 4 stages of liver deterioration. Make your decisions with as much info as possible about your condition.
I loved my beer and glass of wine, did indulge until July 07. However I never was a heavy drinker. (2 beers at most, maybe a glass of wine, occasionally, not daily.) I knew I had hep c before it had a name and there were no tx then. Now there is a promising tx and I'm giving it a shot.
Tx do have side effects.
You have alot to find out about. Go and come back with specific info from your doc and I'm sure more info and advice will follow from this site.
Hope this helps.
God bless you
Isn't it wierd how some addictions don't show their nasty little heads until we're told we can't have them anymore? Reminds me of my love affair with chocolate.
In any case, your relationship with alcohol must end, and that's the real first step to dealing with this virus.