What do you think i should do??

[RayBird81]

Hey my name is RaY..I 27 yrs old..I just been diagnosed with Hepatis C last month.. I am  Genotype 1a.. My viral load is 1,400,000..I dont like my G.I doctor, i think he is not telling me all the info that I need to know..He didn't even tell me about iron..I was taking a Muilt-Vitamin with iron in it..He is pushing treatment on me..Not sure if i should do it..How long is it ok to let it be untreated??? I'm not sure how long i've had hep c for.. What i think is about year...Is there any blood test to tell what stage im in.. I guess it might be possible that i got it a long time ago..I am have alot of symptons...Fatigue, head aches, aches and pains in arms, legs and for some stupid reasons my gums in my mouth.. I cant sleep for nothing..Please help thanx

[Debbie223]

The best advise is find a doctor that you feel good about. It is important to have a biopsy to determine the state of your liver, not painful. Some people who have very little damage are waiting for easier treatment.

I am going into my 12th week of tx, treating for 6 months. Has not been the nightmare I had thought it would be.

Good Luck to you.

[epiphiny]

I think most people here will advise you to get a biopsy to see the real state of your liver, which will then guide you in your decision to wait to treat or not.

I am sure someone who knows more than me will be along to shortly to add to this.