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.
3rd time on tx. Last 2 didn't work (Hubby drank thru out the whole thing.) Yes he was under when doing tx but quickly escalated when tx stopped but drinking continued. Most recently he was under after 12 weeks (had stopped drinking 6 month b4), 24 weeks - under (no booze) He has now started drinking on the weekends (18+ beers/weekend). Thinks because he was under (with no booze) still will be. My Question: How much booze is 2 much? If results show still under next time (now that he's drinking again)?, is this a true result or will the virus just come back with a vengence once he's finished in Jan? He won't tell the dr he's back on the booze. Will try 2 talk with him again about it - he gets very angry. Just wanting 2 know if anyone has any info or suggestions. Thanks
Next join ALANON and begin learning from others in the same boat that your FIRST responsibility is to yourself. Keep YOUR mind straight, and you can help him.... maybe. Even if you can't help him, ALANON will help you learn not to let him take your life down with his.
I'm 14 years sober this month. Now with HCV I've never been so happy that I got treatment for the alcohol. It's just good to know I don't need to BOTH treat Hep C while kicking the booze.
I'm not normally one for support groups. I always thought I don't want to be with a bunch of people whining about their problems. AA taught me to accept support so turning to this group was an easy decision. If there are any whiners (I haven't seen many) they get offset by that madman with the truck for an avatar.
I'm new to this, but not new to alcohol. Just glad to read soooo many different takes on all of this as I work out how I'll handle it all.