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.

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DS4me
DS4me
I am not sure why I didn't think of this earlier. We are all so careful keeping our blood from others during treatment you need to protect thistlyourself against your own blood.

This means replacing your toothbrush a few times (especially when you hit UD. ) Any personal product that may have come in contact with your blood. Dental picks, razors, toothbrush, etc.

I had read the advice to keep these items from others but didn't see anything about keeping them from yourself until yesterday.
rygordon
rygordon
Wow good to know. Makes perfect sense. Thanx for sharing.
catmagic
catmagic
I never thought of this either! I need to get a new brush for my Sonicare as well as new regular toothbrush.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Makes sense!
Arabella1
Arabella1
I went to Costco and got the jumbo pack if toothbrushes and razor heads, I figure with each refill I'd replace the toothbrush and razor heads once a week. This is a good reminder thank you!
kathy5854
kathy5854
OMG!! I never thought about that.
lovefall
lovefall
How awesome - great advice - NOWHERE in all this paperwork I have does it mention any of that....
THANK YOU
allaboutliving
allaboutliving
No sense risking reinfection & replacing these things is well worth it. I am so obsessive about my personal items & making sure no one comes into contact with my blood. Funny, I've been practicing steady replacement of these items since I was dx & I've never been UND. I have a dedicated medical kit for me & a separate one for everybody else as well. Maybe over the top but it eases my mind a little.
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