Confused and worried-Any reassurance out there?

[Lazy_J]

I had blood work done 3 days ago and received a call from my Ob/Gyn today. He stated I have Hepatitis (he did not tell me which) and that I should be worried. My symptoms are swelling, restlessness, lack of appetite with weight gain and the list goes on and on. He suggested I come in the office first thing tomorrow and pick up copies of my labs and go to a specialist.
I am so worried and don't know if I will sleep tonight. How could this happen to me? My husband is in the National Guard and is 1000 miles away. I have 3 small kids to take care of. I just need some reassurance. Any out there? :)

[fretboard]

Yes there's plenty reassurance right here on this forum, stay as calm as you can.  Read thru these posts, go to the archives.  If you're HepC positive you need to learn as much as possible.  Good luck to you and keep us posted.  God Bless

[nersayner]

gosh i can imagine how you feel, but the best advice i think i can give is not to panick. go see the specilaist and see what he says before you start freaking out. i am going through tx right now and i can tell you i felt the same way at the point at you are at. but there is hope, just see the specialist and see what he says first. life is not over, really. good luck and stay connected...aloha