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Nausea and Hep c?

I have chronic Hep C and my insurance ran out almost 8 months ago, so I have had no treatment whatsoever. I was diagnosed early in 2011. I have been completely sick to my stomach all the time. I get heart burn from water! I have lost a little weight due to the nausea and need to know if anyone has any suggestions on what I can do? And medicinal marijuana is out of the question, I am so tired all the time as it is that I can not smoke weed and function. Oh I also have a weakened immune system because I have a Mediterranean blood disease called Thallasemia that causes extremely low hemogloben levels, and my red blood cells die off before they can mature, making it impossible to have enough oxygen traveling through my body! Anyone have any ideas that could help?
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Seek out medical assistance ASAP.
Without health insurance it is difficult to get adequate health care. If you provide more details as to why you don't have medical insurance currently then maybe we could offer some ideas.

You should see a doctor soon to get to the bottom of your nausea and any other issues. They are the only one that can properly diagnose you, and then treat you.

Nausea is not a symptoms of hepatitis C except in the final stage of liver failure. If you were that ill from liver disease you would have many other complications and symptoms also.

Good luck!
Hector
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Is there any kind of state medical insurance you can qualify for?  In Ca. they have Medi-cal.  You have to make very little money to qualify,but if you can it's pretty good coverage.  
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