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Accutane
by texasgal, Sep 13, 2004 12:00AM
Hi, all! In a desperate but probably useless search of a reason I have contracted Hepatitis C, I have been doing some pretty heavy research on the internet and trying to go back in my past and see where all of this began. Well, when I was in my early 20's, I was on an acne drug, called "Accutane". I recently found some articles stating that Accutane can cause hepatitis and other liver damage. Has anyone ever heard of this? If so, does it only affect the liver while you are taking it. I know this is a very powerful drug, but little did I know that it could cause liver damage? If anyone has any input, I would sure like to hear it? Thanks, friends.
If I go to a new Dr. and lie about past history/tx, will they be able to find out?
My current Dr. will not retreat me due to my past history (suicide attempt). In other words he is deeply concerned about covering his ass and not at all concerned about me getting better. If he was that concerned about me they would have done something when I kept telling him "that the antidepressant is like pissing on a forest fire". They did nothing.
Well it's MY life I am concerned about. It's my f*cking decision. I am IN this game, the Dr. is a BYSTANDER, watching from the sidelines.
So, I would rather lie about it and take my chances.
Anyone know?
I can imagine that you want to understand how you got it gal, it is a way of taking back control of your personal story... I would do the same effort if I were at your place... (mine is autoimmune so the problem is different, although frustrating enough as well). hope you are doing well, altogether.
LOU I've been around the forum doing a lot of cut-and-paste, creating a personal archive about hepatitis, reading & studying and not posting these last days.what an amazing forum this is, so rich with knowledge but even more with human charge! it's just too few people with MY biliary problem, but I am learning lots of things from you hep C people, first of all courage and warmth and mutual support. as for e-mail: I've problems with opening a lot of pages and have been cut out of e-mail for months. the point is that my OLD mac is not running updated browsers, so I can't enter either yahoo or a couple of other ones where I used to have my accounts. I hate the idea of being totally without my old faithful for some days if I take him to his doctor's. one year ago no e-mail would have driven me crazy, currently I am less addicted but I'll fix the thing eventually - you'll be informed as soon as it'll be done, I promise! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your result on the 16th and I'll come to read the news from here.
love to all, I wish everybody a good evening and a serene night
anna
that's my opinion. all the best
anna
want2live...hi doll..well, i can empatise with you entirely...i too was in a slightly similar situation.....although my suicidal experiences were limited to my teens for the most part and am now 45 yrs old...44 when i started tx....i choose not to disclose my info(for fear of not being a candidate for tx) simply because almost 3 decades had past and i had not experienced any real depression or suicidal feelings in almost all of that time, so i was feeling a bit more confident...but remained extremely vigilant and took anti-depressants through out tx...i do however believe and agree sweetie that it is CRITICAL that you do dis close this info if you have had experiences with these things in the recent past....it is imparative because the meds prescribed do tend to exasperate spl? these feelings, even in the rational and un depressed and semi stableist spl? of people....i fully agree with i think it was chev, that you CAN DEFINATELY treat with the cooperation and help of a good, loving doc and therapist just to touch base with weekly while tx-ing....but this is absolutley possible for you....you are couragous and determined and self aware....i think this is a real possibility for you....and wouldn't give up...all the best...big hugs to you...this is a double whammy to have to deal with
kimmy
Sometimes, you can be such a lifeline for people. Your experiences and knowledge of this horrible infection amaze me. You have really done your homework and I appreciate your input so much. I read your story of 9/11 and you truly are an amazing person. If there is anything I want to know, I know right where to go. Thank you again.
has anyone else done this.....i know i read that if you draw blood you should throw it out and start over......and then i believe i read here someone did this very same thing and it wasnt a big deal.....can anyone answer this for me.....thanks :)
Joni & Couch,,,,Yes,,,Joni,,I will email you as would love to hear your story,,I know you have been so much an inspiration to everyone here!
Couch,,,Yeah I would think if I can clear this and get a biopsy to see how I stand that I would pray that one day,,,I could have an occassional drink..
an occassional drink, for those with little or no damage does not show increased liver damage in the studies I have read. Some will choose never to drink, and some will take that cold one on special events, some might go back to their old ways of heavy drinking... is what choices is all about.
Some time in the future I want to enjoy that cold one...