HepC is not an STD, rarely can you be infected via sex and has nothing at all to do with chlamydia.
It doesn't sound at all like hepc it sounds like drinking too much to be honest with you.
I agree with NYGirl. You have been tested and found to negative, lucky you! I had no symptoms before I was diagnosed, had had it for 30 years before diagnosis.
Live your life, have fun, stop worrying
D
I read chlamydia can cause blood but I had no bleeding on my penis I was never tested for antibodies but had a lft at 4 months normal but never saw the numbers the second time lft was 7 months had alt 38 and ast 15 I really don't drink that much just occasionally on weekends but not every weekend just went all out on my bachelor party don't really know how I got chmydia that's what scares me and my symptoms match of with hep c also that my alt is 38 and ast only 15 I assume though they were normal the first time in jan any insight on the alt?
Thanks for you help nygirls posts have me greatly
Hep C is asymptomatic.
It is not an STD.
It is a blood born virus, blood to blood.
If you are still worried, get tested and put your mind at ease.
sorry I could not be more help
I think he was referring to you too, Dee. He said NY girls-plural. :-)
I don't get what you mean by 'insight on the alt.' The reference interval for both ALT & AST is (0 - 40) and both your values are within normal parameters of the reference interval.
I really appreciate everyone's help everybody on this site is great a close to elevated alt ie: almost above 40 scared me and how I have been feeling is all also I kept reading other stds like bacterial ones can help transmit hepc is all that what I read on CDC
Thanks again everyone
Please post the link where you read that stds like bacterial ones can help transmit hep C.
As far as we've all learned, hep C is a blood born virus, transmitted via blood to blood contact.
In the interest of keeping it real, or rather not spreading more misinformation about this virus, here's what I found on the CDC site:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/hepC.htm
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States; an estimated 3.2 million persons are chronically infected (449). Although HCV is not efficiently transmitted sexually, persons at risk for infection through injection-drug use might seek care in STD treatment facilities. . .
persons at risk for infection through injection-drug use might seek care in STD treatment facilities. . . ."
I guess that the CDC figures if you are injecting drugs then you dont have insurance. Assumptions I ASSume.
Im not trying to argue with anyone just looking for answers for specific case and details I provided about me because my dr is convinced I'm fine even though I don't feel fine and I read if you have or the other person has an std it may be easier to transmit via sex my worry is simply that and my blood test results alt being 38 higher than ast which was 15 and my symptoms that persist
Here is a link about the transmission I read and stds
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Transmission_prevention.pdf
"my dr is convinced I'm fine"
Because you never had a risk !!
"was tested for all other std in jan except hep b (was vacinnated) and hep c"
If you are worried please get tested to ease your own anxiety over the matter
Have a great day
I don't drink that much like once a month with friends and can't afford anymore tests that's why I was seeking help on data that I had
None of us really know if you have hepc like has been said you can get it, not know you have it, have never done drugs or had sex. You can get it from a dentist or medical procedure..some people have no idea how they got it.
We just pointed out that it's not an STD and most likely unless this was rough sex or anal sex then the chances are close to zero.
But following up at a free clinic might be a good idea.
Do u think it's a good idea because of all the info I provided you or just to ease my worry
I think it is a good idea. Not because it really sounds like your symptoms amount to anything but because you deserve the peace of mind. At least test for the HCV antibody. I was just thinking (and this is just an idea) if there is no where to go maybe you could donate blood. They screen for all that stuff and send you a letter.
I think you ought to be able to:
Question: Is donated blood tested for chlamydia?
Answer: Donated blood is not tested for Chlamydia. Donated blood is routinely tested/screened for the following: HIV-1/2 (by EIA), HIV-1 (by NAT), Hepatitis B Core (by EIA), Hepatitis C Virus (by EIA & NAT), Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (by EIA), Hepatitis B Virus (by NAT), Human T-lymphotropic Virus 1/2 (by EIA), West Nile Virus (by NAT), Syphilis, T. cruzi/Chagas (only on donor’s first donation), ABO/Rh, Cholesterol
http://www.indianablood.org/LAB-SERVICES/DONORTESTINGLAB/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Like I said, this is just an idea but that way you could rule a lot of stuff out.
Hi I came back to apologize, I thought you said you had been tested for Hep C. That is what I would do if I was worried.
ID had a great idea and Hrsepwr guy does too.
Again, sorry I misread your post
Thanks to everyone who help I'm glad you don't think my numbers or symptoms amount to anything I get a physical that works pays for next year I have peace of mind from you guys until then
The link you provided says nothing to support your quote:
" stds like bacterial ones can help transmit hep C "
Being a blood born virus there is a slight possibility of sexual transmission through rough sexually practices without protection.
You don't have hep C.
If you have anxiety problems, please get help for that.
If you are still worried you have hep C, then get tested and ease your mind.
Good day.
Thanks to everyone and their responses