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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Just another thanks to all. My new Support group will have a start date of March 16. You all are in my Prayers since every morning when I get out of bed I must come to my computer to log on to DS for my motivation for the day. I read of people who have so much more pain and problems and I remember I am not the only one going thru this. So if you all can start your day well so can I. I get my list of who to pray for and Thank God for. You give me a chance to vent when I hurt and a place to share my excitement. I will try to keep up on my journal so you know what goes on with me and I love hearing about you all as well. I have a Dr.apt. on May 8th with the Head of Heptology at OHSU Teaching Hospital on the Hill in Portland, OR. I am so excited since he came highly recommended from some friends. If you can help me with Questions I should ask that would be really helpful. I do know they will do lots of blood work and a biopsy (my first). Thanks again
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You need to find out what your genotype is, and after the biopsy, you will find out the stage and grade of liver damage, and inflamation. With that, you will then be told what treatment you will be on and for how long. After you start tx, you will most likely have sides that you should notify your doc as soon as possible so he can prescribe you whatever is needed to counter the sides. Ask him to explain the blood work chart to you. You may be low on some things and have too much of another. The lab work is crucial to understand. Good nutrition and hydration is key. The questions will come better once the tx is started. I wish you well. Thanks for the prayers. Cathie
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I do know my Genotype and it is 1a. most current vl is 15,300,000. I do hear about hydration and that is a tough one for me because I amm not a water drinker. I gess I better learn. do know I would like tratment if it is recommended I just hope my insurance will cover it.

Thanks
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good luck to you,barb
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GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND I HOPE YOU SAIL RIGHT THRU THE TX WITH VERY LITTLE SIDES !!!! JANET
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