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.
In the second phase, the question becomes, "How do we function now that we know that hepcatitis C is a chronic condition?
How do we gear up for the long haul?
It's a time of changing attitudes and expectations as you explore your options.
The challenge is how to connect with friends and family and still maintain the autonomy and space you need.
Your questions may vary from large ("I'm a single parent with no one to care fo rme. Should I go back to my mom and dad's house or keep my ownapartment?") to small ("My husband had a transplant. Should I play in my Thursday night bowling league or stay home with him?"
Families often have unspoken rules and myths about illness.
Perhaps the message you got was, "Keep a stiff upper lip and don't show you're scared?"
Or maybe you grew up in a home where a cold meant deluxe pampering. What Happens if you break these rules?
Testimony
I finally told my older brother how scared and panicky I felt. It turned out that my brother had a friend who also had hepatitis C. "He doesn't make any big deal," my brother said. "In fact, he won't even discuss it. He believes in a positive outlook.
Comared to my brother's friend, I was a big complainer. Of course, that was my secret fear all along---beingthe family wimp.
Mellisa
How do we gear up for the long haul?
It's a time of changing attitudes and expectations as you explore your options.
The challenge is how to connect with friends and family and still maintain the autonomy and space you need.
Your questions may vary from large ("I'm a single parent with no one to care fo rme. Should I go back to my mom and dad's house or keep my ownapartment?") to small ("My husband had a transplant. Should I play in my Thursday night bowling league or stay home with him?"
Families often have unspoken rules and myths about illness.
Perhaps the message you got was, "Keep a stiff upper lip and don't show you're scared?"
Or maybe you grew up in a home where a cold meant deluxe pampering. What Happens if you break these rules?
Testimony
I finally told my older brother how scared and panicky I felt. It turned out that my brother had a friend who also had hepatitis C. "He doesn't make any big deal," my brother said. "In fact, he won't even discuss it. He believes in a positive outlook.
Comared to my brother's friend, I was a big complainer. Of course, that was my secret fear all along---beingthe family wimp.
Mellisa
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As I write this Im feelin kind of sluggish today,Probably from all that blood drain from last Weds. I know it repleninshes, But "IT IS WHAT IT IS" !!!!!!! Im one man who is a STRONG BELIVER IN THIS TOPIC !!!!!! I make make self Be happy, I make Myself Be Strong even tho Im not always that way myself. But I do practice what I preach!!! You all know me. I too have so much SHIT on my plate just like the rest of you!!!!!!! My way out is giving my spirits to others!! I know I dont speak by the way of the gospel as it was written but its the same fuckin meaning and God knows this!!!!!!! I for one want the mainstream society to quit sterio typing us. I want better health care for all of us. But I too get so Damm tired of hearing about these new TX's and new TX studies? It's like who gives a fuck??????? Its like watching a fuckin presidential debate and one gets asked a DIRECT Question! Its answered in about 10different ways in one sentence?????? As for my Northern Star Mckenzie, She always! always! Make's me happy with her words of wisdom. As far as those TX's and TX reports I for one dont really give a rats ass about them any more. Please accept my APOLOGY If I stepped over the line, But Im sure 90% of My 90 Brothers and Sisters agree about I get an atittude about this!!! Id RATHER GIVE MY LOVE AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TO OTHERS THAN TO READ 50 MORE PAGES OF DOCTOR CRAP!! LOVE YOU McKenzie
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