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 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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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
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