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Constant pressure and discomfort
When i was 16 yrs old I was diagnosed with "acute hepatitis", which to my knowledge is something i was supposed to have for less than 6 months. I got a check up about 3 months after this incident and i was told that everything was fine. They never even really knew why my liver levels got so high, or why my liver swelled so much. Now I am 19 yrs old and have constant pressure on my right side. Occassionally I loose my apetite and with my structure i can't afford to not get my nutrients for the day. Problem is that I don't have insurance and can't afford to go to a doctor. I don't know if I should worry or not, because at the time of my "diagnosis" I had recently got my galbladder removed, so I don't really know if this pressure has to do with my liver or with the surgery. maybe something came loose.. I really just need some advice from anyone. Any suggestions at all?? sorry I dont really have a specific question, I'm just not to sure where to go with this.. I'm a little frightened.. Thanks!
Good to see you here, walk. How is your husband doing?
Most Dr's consider tylenol safe at low doses. If I Recall Correctly, that is under 2,000 mg daily. I never take the other 2 med's so I cannot comment on them.
Dana
Most Dr's consider tylenol safe at low doses. If I Recall Correctly, that is under 2,000 mg daily. I never take the other 2 med's so I cannot comment on them.
Dana
THe nurse just told me that it was safe to take tylenol during the treatment. I told her what you said but she still think tylenol is a safe product. Do you think they said that because they have business with them?
I was told not to take ibuprofen, tylenol nor motrin. I was told that it was toxic to the liver.
If you are broke:
For health care coverage, try the Dept. of Social Services. You can apply under Medical Emergency. Tell them you have a chronic/peristant pain and need medical attention. Basic Health is done according to income.
Once you get assistance, if you qulify, request a blood test for HCV/HIV be done, these tests are done routinely, you must request they be done.
Go from there. Or, pay cash for a visit and lab work.
Stressing will only make you sicker, whether you have HCV or not. Stay calm, try meditating.
For health care coverage, try the Dept. of Social Services. You can apply under Medical Emergency. Tell them you have a chronic/peristant pain and need medical attention. Basic Health is done according to income.
Once you get assistance, if you qulify, request a blood test for HCV/HIV be done, these tests are done routinely, you must request they be done.
Go from there. Or, pay cash for a visit and lab work.
Stressing will only make you sicker, whether you have HCV or not. Stay calm, try meditating.
Sorry you're not feeling well and thanks for entrusting us with your question. But I really think you should see a doctor and get your symptons looked into.
If you can't afford private care, maybe there's a clinic near you? You might start by checking some of the larger hospitals. If not, it might be worth traveling a little.
This also might be a good time to enroll in an insurance plan if you can afford it.
If you can't afford private care, maybe there's a clinic near you? You might start by checking some of the larger hospitals. If not, it might be worth traveling a little.
This also might be a good time to enroll in an insurance plan if you can afford it.
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