I'm sure this has come up before, but I can't find it: I'd like to know what made all of you opt for the treatment (interferon/ribavarin)? I went to the HCV class yesterday, which was put on by a hepatologist, who seemed to really know his stuff. (too bad he can't be my primary care md... ) He basically said that there is really no way of knowing exactly where the virus stands; that only 5% of the people infected will at some point in their lives end up with a full-blown case of hep. If alcohol is stopped (and he couldn't stress the importance of this enough), and one leads a healthy lifestyle by eating right and getting lots of good and aerobic exercise, and taking milk thistle, the chances of living a long and healthy life are significantly greater.
To be honest, I really don't feel like subjecting myself to a year of misery, which would also entail driving to town (a place I prefer to avoid; it's an hour away... and totally nuts) TWICE a week. The cost factor didn't even come up. So I would rather take that five percent chance and continue doing what I'm doing, as I feel totally fine now.
Comments, please!! :-)