someone please talk to me

I am not exactly sure what you want to hear.
I would say that you are being selfish. If you have children, I would think that you would want to get better so that you can be around to support your children.
You say that you don't want to take meds because you need to work.
Well, if you get too sick because you chose not to take the meds, then you won't be able to work at all.

There is no guarantee that you won't be able to work. I worked just fine all through the year.

What type are you, what is your viral load, have you had a biopsy. It's tough to have someone comment on what you should do if we don't know that most important info.

If you don't know that info, then you should not be just blindly choosing not to do the meds.

The bottom line is that if you have children, you should be concerned about your health so that you can become well enough to support them.

My opinion understand, but I say do the treatment, some people have very few sides. If they are too difficult you can always stop. All the best honey. xoxo

I have to agree with my sister JustBlue, I have no idea why or what is going on with you sister? Hep/C is a silent killer, Dont be afraid or scared to voice your concerns here, I know that KIDS come FIRST, YOU COME FIRST TOO YA KNOW!!!. At least try a treatment and get the Good Help ya need. I know you've heard about how bad the treatment has effects on people, BUT WE ALL HERE ARE IN SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER SISTER!!!!!! Love and Respects John & Anna

That's a decision you have to make all by yourself. It's your body.
I'd suggest going ahead and trying it. If you get too sick and can't work. Well, that's entirely up to you.
There are more promising things coming down the pike that are less hurtful.
If you know what shape your liver is in and your genotype...you could go from there. Get a biopsy.
You need all the support you can get too. You didn't say if you have a partner that can help you thru this. Just consider all the factors and then make up your mind.
Let me know. I do care.
Tasmoe

Do the TX it want kill you but, Hep C will,

PJT<
I have looked into the treamennts available to Hep-C sufferers and I was not impressed at all! I also have a living budget that is stretched to the max so that I can't afford the 20% the insurance won't pay. Most people I spoke to that have tried meds,(interferon....etc.) have had either bad reactions or no noticeable improvment. I'm not suggesting you don't consult a doctor or rule out meds all together, but it seems to me that the medical community is sadly lacking in treatment research and development for such a dangerous and potentialy leathal disease!
Hang in there darlin'!!
I just kinda woke up and i'm not thinkinh that clearly yet, but i'll be sure to write you again.
Love and Health,
Ken

The point here is not if your being selfish or scared, you need to know where you stand.

See your message, I've explainned to you in perfect details, what you should do to either get peace of mind, or think about going on tx, depending on the outcome.

Later......
Mckenzie
one day at the time

in my humble opinion..therapy is a very personal choice and should be researched , and understood before doing. So many variables involved. like genotype and stage of disease...the drugs are brutal...I say educate yourself and then make a choice....Good luck in what ever you feel is right for you..we are here to help you and support you however we can...BUT we cannot tell you what is right for you..only share our experience, strength and hope! Having dependent kids makes things more complicated but if you do chose treatment then you need a good support network at home and help. I wish you all the best. Serenity55

I also agree with Ken...thanks. the stuff is very serious chemicals and yes, better stuff is coming...I don't think you are selfish...just scared...and I don't blame you one bit..alot on your plate..message me if you want to talk..I am here for you!

I don't give advice because I am still learning myself so I can say that the people here are very very helpful..And I am here for you through anything...Pam

I chose tx so I can rid this from my body. Into my 3rd week of tx my liver enzynes are back to normal and dr said it looked good but not to get hopes up. If it works that will be great,,,if it don't then that's God's will I believe. Im here if you need to talk. I stand with you in whatever decision you make.
Bruce

I would definitely find out what stage I was in first and go from there. Maybe you can wait and be better prepared for the TX. It is difficult and a huge commitment to yourself. I wish you the best with your choices...DS is a great place to seek help and support...so use it to guide you thru.

I did treatment, my husband did treatment, and our 16 year old daughter did treatment. None of us responded. Should we have waited, I don't know. It was our choose to get the treatment not the dr's. Now they tell us to wait for new treatment being developed everyday. Find out the statis of your liver and go from there. People live 30 or more years with the virus. Ask the advice of your dr. Some might tell you there is now hurry. What ever you do, be strong because your going to need it. Best of everything. Peace, NoniLv

I THINK THAT IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN, THEN YOU AE BEING SELFISH, WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THEM WHEN YOU AE GONE? YOU NEED TO STOP WORRYING ABOUT A SHOT AND GET ER DONE. I' THINGING YOU HAVE HAD A LOT OF ENCOURAGEMENT ALREADY HERE, IF SO THEN STOP. I'M ALSO SURE THAT YOU HAVE GOTTEN SOME OF THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GET HERE. YOU NEED TO THINNNNNNNK ABOUT WHAT THIS IS GOING TO DO TO YOUR CHILDREN AND DO THE TX. I'M NOT TRYING TO BE HARD ON YOU, IT JUST MAKE CLEAR SENSE TO ME TO THINK OF YOUR CHILDREN FIRST.....LOVE...HELEN