I got Hep. C for Valentines Day

[Vee2013]

Not a day i expected to hear that i have Hepatitis C but yes that was my gift on V-day.  I made myself sick for a couple of days just thinking how i got this. I've only been with two people in my life my X husband and my current husband of 2 years. I couldnt hold any food down for days. I've been able to eat now but it isnt the same i have a loss of appetite and feel more depressed. My husband didnt want to talk about it and thinks my X could've gave it to me. I've had a child which is 2yrs old and would assume if i had it before they would have found it but i dont know. My husband had several ladies in his life before me (unprotected) and has lots of tattoos. He is in the Army so if he had this a while ago i would think they would check for that as well. His physical is coming up cause his last was like 5 yrs ago is what he tells me. I have some tattoos as well. His last tattoo was in Germany and it was right before we met in person. My husband likes to drink alcohol and i am a light drinker. I have completely stopped all alcohol but i am addicted to coffee and drink 2 cups a day. I hope this doesnt affect me.Do you see what im doing here ? I still cant stop trying to figure it out and my mind is never at ease. Ahhh well my next set of blood work results come in about a week and a half from now so i will update.  This community has helped me soo much already just reading your posts, thank you.

[Vee2013]

My husband is in infantry and has been in for 30 yrs, he is a very stubborn man. He doesnt want to go get checked out but that is some thing he will/should do for my peace of mind. It kills me that he wont make an appointment. I also understand that just maybe he is scared because he always tells me he knows he wont live a very long life. This morning he woke up with a dark bruise on his stomach. We dont know why it appeared and now im worried sick! He tells me the Army has injected him with soo much crap that he wouldnt be surprised if there is some thing wrong with him. Im also worried cause when he drinks he drinks! Im sorry your husband was diagnosed with stage 4 sirrhosis. I truely wish you all well and the best of luck. I think im more afraid at what they will find if and when my husband goes to get checked out.
Like flcyclist said i just need to get over, over thinking everything and focus on next steps. I actually went in for a second blood test so i get the results in about a week and was told that i will be reffered to some one that is more specialized in hep c. Will keep you all posted.
Thank you.

[flcyclist]

Once you get your head wrapped around the fact that you have HCV, then you can focus on what the next step is.  Have you had a PCR, plan to have a biopsy, consulting with a hepatologist?  It's normal to be overwhelmed with this new found diagnosis, but don't let it consume you.  Try to educate yourself and continue to move forward.  Take a deep breath - everything will work out in the end if you take a positive approach.  There are many here to help.  Good luck.

[cheflady]

Hi agree with above it is rare that it came from either hubby i wouldnt beat yourself up about  how you got it whats done is done. Most important thing now is getting treatment for it i wish you  well best wishes cheflady

[Shdwsldy]

The chances that you got this from either of the men in your life are pretty low.  Even the chances of having passed it on to your children are pretty low.  Unfortunately, in most cases you never know how long you have had it.  

As a veteran of the Air Force, and now an Air Force spouse, they do not test for Hep C, although they do a screening questionaire.  My husband has been in for almost 15 years and we just found out that he has Hep C right before Christmas.  The doctors keep saying that he is an "unusual" case and that the believe that he has a recent and acute infection despite the heavy handed blow of finding out he has stage 4 cirrhosis (and highly functional at that).

I had myself tested for Hep C for peace of mind.  Fortunately, I don't have it.  It may be something to look into for the kids and encourage your husband to do so as well.

It's great that you have stopped drinking.  I've even quit drinking along side with my husband who has done so as well.  I'm not sure of the effects of caffien on HCV, but 2 cups a day is not an excessive amount either.