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 would appreciate any prayers I can get...my dear neighbor and best friends' daughter Salina (who is in college and under alot of stress-bipolar and off meds) took an overdose of tylenol pm and barbitutates. She is in ICU in coma w/breathing tube...they say the tylenol has stopped her liver from processing the meds from her system....said we won't know if it will start workign for 24-72 hours....sick to my stomach...she is such a sweet girl-I've known here since she was a baby....obviously her mom is a basketcase so I'm gonna go stay at hospital w/her as long as needed. Also would appreciate a small prayer that I have no sides so can be strong for family and do anything I can to help-
just took Shot #4 last night....#3 was great-no sides all last week...so hope pattern continues.
I love you all my dear DS friends and know that the more prayers the better and knew I could count on you guys!!!!
Will check in whenever I have time.....
just took Shot #4 last night....#3 was great-no sides all last week...so hope pattern continues.
I love you all my dear DS friends and know that the more prayers the better and knew I could count on you guys!!!!
Will check in whenever I have time.....
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Blessings,val
Bruce
Salina is out of coma! Her tylenol and enzymes levels are slowly coming down-won't be able to tell about level of liver damage yet-still critical & in ICU but is in and out and can communicate some but is also hallacunating a bit. She is now in a bp manic state-very anxious about everything, school finals, hospital bills, worried about all she hurt, etc. She is very obsessive compulsive and a serious perfectionist and worrier. We've assured her that all has been taken care of...she really needs valium but can't have it yet.
It has been set up so if needed she can miss up to a yr of school (which triggers her episodes) for med balancing and behavioral therapy and still keep her schlorship.
Her biggest fear now is that pschy will come put her in lock-down suicide watch and force meds on her...we've assured her that now she needs to concentrate on getting well and we will deal w/that as needed.
I was worried about Becky (Mom)-she is also bp (untreated) and has major anxiety issues...was afraid time I got to hosp. she would either be in lockup under sedation or in jail for attacking nurse/doc who got in her way! She can be very outspoken when Momma Bear mode kicks in....but she is doing excellent...she has made friends w/all the other families in ICU waiting room and is comforting them! It is like a small sad support group as they all have relatives in ICU.
All her family is in Kentucky and she doesn't want to call them or worry them since they are so far away -her son is doing finals at college so she hasn't told him either. Hubby is disabled so can't stay at hospital much so I've been w/her alot-can't do much but be there and make sure she has clothes changes, toiletries, food, etc. but love her and that seems to help her.
I know that many of my DS friends here are also in crisis and am sorry I've not been there or more supportive but I think of all daily and pray for each of you...bless you all!