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 want to say a BIG Thank You to the friends here at DS. Since I discovered this site, I visit it everyday. I cannot tell you how much you help me!!!
I just want to update you on what is happening with me. My doctor's appt. was this past Tuesday. He did say I am not a responder and my blood count was getting critically low. I have been off all meds since this past Monday evening.
My doctor wants me to see a specialist out of the area. There is no urgency, so I am going to wait a few months and get to feeling better. (I might try for the appt. sooner, as there will probably be a long wait time.)
Even though I only did the treatment for thirteen weeks, I did not realize how crummy I felt all the time. Each day lately, I am feeling some better.
I retired last summer and started the treatment Sept. 9. This was a coincidence. I was glad that I was retired for the treatment. Now, I want to enjoy my retirement some before taking the next step.
I am still getting on DS daily and I joined the alternative group. After the first of the year, I want to concentrate on my diet and exercise as I do need to lose some weight.
I was so sad and disappointed at the beginning of the week. Now, I am feeling optimistic and positive. I am keeping a good attitude and am full of hope.
In love and friendship,
ElleeB
I just want to update you on what is happening with me. My doctor's appt. was this past Tuesday. He did say I am not a responder and my blood count was getting critically low. I have been off all meds since this past Monday evening.
My doctor wants me to see a specialist out of the area. There is no urgency, so I am going to wait a few months and get to feeling better. (I might try for the appt. sooner, as there will probably be a long wait time.)
Even though I only did the treatment for thirteen weeks, I did not realize how crummy I felt all the time. Each day lately, I am feeling some better.
I retired last summer and started the treatment Sept. 9. This was a coincidence. I was glad that I was retired for the treatment. Now, I want to enjoy my retirement some before taking the next step.
I am still getting on DS daily and I joined the alternative group. After the first of the year, I want to concentrate on my diet and exercise as I do need to lose some weight.
I was so sad and disappointed at the beginning of the week. Now, I am feeling optimistic and positive. I am keeping a good attitude and am full of hope.
In love and friendship,
ElleeB
i wish you the very best of your continuing journey.
take care,
joe
i'm glad that you're feeling better. I think you're smart to take a few months for yourself and try to do what you can to get your strength back. Let us know how you're doing.