
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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I was just diagnosed 2 days ago with hep C. I was hospitalized after an abnormal abdominal CAT scan that they weren't sure was colitius or colon cancer. 2 weeks prior to this, a lump was found in my left upper arm and my right breast. Now I have this Hep diagnosis. I don't know what to do. I have an appointment 11/7 for the colonoscopy with my gastrointerologist, is this the same type of doc that I will have take care of the hep. Also what is the deal with the pain and fatigue. I have been feeling this way for a couple of months at least but put it off to stress because I am the main care giver for my best friend who has cancer. Now this! I don't want to get started on a pity pot but I'm really scared. HELP!!!!
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That sounds like al ot on your plate.
My liver specialist is a gastrointerologist as they are all inter related ( I think) cause I also have had many colonoscopys.
Hep seems to thrive on stress and it sounds like your under a lot-stress effects me and I have cycles or bouts of fatigue although I cant say i have pain more discomfort around my liver near my rib cage. Dont freak yet- my girl friend has had it as long as me and I have cirrhosis and she has a healthy liver!
Please nurture yourself and try and be a bit selfish as you sound like you need too.
Take care.xxx