HEP C

[karenerak]

I have been tested for hepatitis C but have not gone for futhur testing (eg Riba screen) the tests came in POSITIVE.  I have not gone for further tests as they cost quite a sum and i don't have inusrance.  I do not know how I got it but i did have history ofHep A as a child , i have the Hep B postive ( didn't get the vaccine ).  so what would be the best option for me.  I don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, don't do drugs and am not promiscuous....Any suggestions?   I feel well but on occassions feel weakness nothing that i can't handle.

thanks !

[Jakied]

If I read your post correctly, you are saying you tested pos for Hep B and C?

If so, you really need to see a Doctor.  Either one is bad enough both co-infection is very serious.

[fretboard]

There is an organization that goes by the name of Harm Reduction Services in Northern California and I know for a fact that they have other offices throughout the world.  They help people with no insurance to receive medical care.  I went to their office a few times and got all kinds of needed meds and treatments for what ailed me at the time.  They help drug addicts, and at the time I fit the profile, but you don't have to be an addict.  You can be a regular person with no insurance.  I don't know where you're from but you can just Google Harm Reduction Services and some links will come up.  Also if you Google free hep C tests links come up as well.   God Bless  

[copyman]

to find out for sure if you have active HCV or just the antibodies you will need a PCR test. this is expensive but the only way you will know for sure. best of luck