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 just got my blood test back and the doctor said I had low white blood count. The rest of the results are fine. My current symptoms are chills throughout my body on and off. Frequent urination and insomnia. Has anyone experienced this before? I am just so scared. My therapist told me not to dwell on this but how can't I.
You do not need to worry.Just report all symptoms . Save your energy for letting tx work, beating the dragon, and getting better.
Low blood counts are normal, meds lower them. Your doctor will keep track of your counts, there are things that can be done if they get too low, not a bad idea that you keep track as well, you could ask for a copy of your blood work next time. One thing that can help in boosting the count is eating healthy, so lots of fruit and veggies and some meat, not too much....
Do you take a Tylenol prior to your shot? Might help with the chills. Flu like symptoms are very common.
I haven't had any problems with insomnia, but a lot of folks do. Am sure someone will have some good advice on that....
...and frequenting the bathroom, don't think I spent so much time in the bathroom my whole life :))) You have to drink lots of water, so that's normal too.
I know it's scary, knowledge is the key, do your research, the more you know, the less scared you will be. It's a tough journey, but it can be done.... many folks here are on treatment as well and this is a great place to be for friendship and support! Once again, welcome!
(tx=treatment)