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.
hello everyone my story is easy, found at I had hep c, got the liver biopsy, went thru tx with interferon and riba and incivek but after awhile I guess the hep c came back, so after tx I was pre-diabetic from the tx and went for a blood test the doctor recommended a specialist but the doctor canceled on me and rescheduled month after month until I just gave up, so now I just don't drink alcohol or do drugs and I will just hang there until my last day, after everything that has happened I believe your attitude about the disease and how you handle everything going on is the best medicine, just remain positive because the disease may never affect you at all, but its a tricky road hoping they don't find out at work or how it affects your relationships ok what should I do now after all this, sometimes at night I have stomach aches or a pain in my side where my liver is but other than that I feel fine but am unemployed and unable to find work and have been denied ssi disability ok thanks you guys
I had no faith, still get concerned the bugger will come back, but it is worth a try.
Your doctor sounds like a jerk!! I would check around for a new one.
I do understand that you are complacent now with this disease as I did become also....You are correct that the way we live our lives and treat our bodies make a huge difference in the way we feel and the outcomes.
I gave the new treatment a shot as I knew I was going to lose my good insurance thru my hubby's employer, so I figured it was my last chance.......It worked and I am geno 3a.
You seem to be handling it very well, and I applaud you for that!!
If you ever want to try to get the new meds - it is worth a shot, not bad at all compared to the old meds.....Very different, much easier.
Good luck to you and keep up the great attitude!!
I would find myself a good hepatologist because you should be followed on a regular basis.
Not sure if you have public healthcare or what level fibrosis you have but can you look into getting retreated? Otherwise, what about applying to AbbieVie or Gilead if you have no healthcare or have been turned down.
Hang in there....you have the right attitude. Just be persistent and eventually you will get what you are asking for.
There is new HOPE on the Horizon for you ...this time ..you will get that dragon...he is as good as dead ..but rest..do you take Milk Thistle ..get good nutrition plan...