READY FOR SEX DO I TELL ABOUT HEP-C

[laytex]

I HAVE BEEN DONE WITH TREATMENT FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. I WAS MARRIED 16YRS. FOR THE PAST 2YRS I HAVE BEEN SINGLE (WITH NO SEX/DATING).I AM READY TO HAVE SEX. IT IS NOT A IN LOVE RELATIONSHIP JUST DATING. DO I TELL HIM I HAVE HEP C OR DO I TAKE ALL PRECAUSIONS AND SAY NOTHING. FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE AVOIDED SEX TO AVOID THIS ISSUE. THE LACK OF LIVING/LOVING ISOLATION IS JUST TO MUCH ANY MORE. AND IF I TELL HOW DO I DO IT AND WHEN? SCARED AND CONFUSED

[Kalio1]

The only one spreading misinformation is you. As usual you labor under the misconception that if you say it loud enough and often enough it would be true and as usual, you are wrong.

[Kalio1]

the whole issue was not even about people who have HCV at all, it was about people who do NOT HAVE HCV and are SVR so your data isnt even on point. Just more vitriol and hot air as usual.

Of course, there IS NO DATA showing anyone who says HCV can be passed in ANY manner if the person is no longer HCV positive and has obtained SVR. You must tell if you are still positive, there is no debate on that subject.

Try to keep your info on point.


There was never a debate over telling partners you have HCV if you are positive at all, of course you should.
This woman did not know if she is SVR or not.
ry reading the text before you respond with off topic info just to try to create controversy.

I notice you cant provide one shred of data showing SVR's can pass on a virus they no  longer have, because that is impossible.

[Myown]

you did the right thing, good for you! it is common sense that this can be trasmitted through sexual contact. studies are good to read,,but this is just simple logic,,you CAN get hep c through sex period.

you'll meet someone in time. don't worry about being alone the rest of your life. maybe ask your doc if the local hospital has a hep c support group. it would be great to meet someone there!

good luck,,,you'll be fine.

[Kalio1]

You really need to have a PCR DNA test to see if you have a viral load since you don't know and you did go through treatment. You need to find out if you still have Hep C.

Here is a study on sexual transmission, and as you can see by the conclusion posted below, the risk is extremely small. This was a large study.

"Conclusion
These findings indicate an extremely low or even null risk of HCV transmission within heterosexual monogamous couples."



here is the link:

http://www.hepcassoc.org/news/article86.html

[laytex]

it was the hardest thing i ever done, harder than that damm treatment that almost killed me. but i told him and he was very nice not at all what i excepted. it wont go any further but i did what was right thank you for your support. i was asked doesn't treatment make it go away, well i was unaware that it could i am going to the dr to get the suggested test.
you are right by not telling i take away there choice and i never wont to do that. i wished i had this place when all this stared it would have been nice to have a place to go when i was really sick. i know i can not do this each time i go out with some one. i can't handle the emotions here. maybe i should just not have sex and keep things at friends. its hard to be alone all the time. its alomost like what was the point of surving. sorry i am a wreck

[AMAZED]

Laytex,
     First of all being coinfected with HIV and HCV like me is the last thing you want to be dealing with.  I know what it is like to be alone.....not even dating......nothing, but that is my choice. I still have people asking me out or for my number, believe it or not.  What you have to remember is that if you decide not to tell him or anyone for that matter then basically you've made the choice for them.  You have taken the choice away from them.  It isn't a question of should I tell or not, you have the responsibility to inform.  You don't have a choice, they do.  Whether they choose to be with you or not, then it's their choice.  What do you have?  Not only the morning after with a clear conscience, but someone who in the long run will thank you and respect you.  Character....is what you are even when you're alone.  You have the responsibility.  So please whatever you decide, ALWAYS keep it safe.  Trust me if you are one that has gotten rid of HCV....you DO NOT want to get something that you can't wash off.  I am doing great on the meds for HIV, and I will soon start with the tx for HCV with hopes to rid myself of it.  

In Him,
Rick