had first liver biopsy and scared about treatment

[whitetigercubs2]

had my first liver biopsy may 13. was not told anything just they were going to poke me in the side and take samples. i didnt know it was going to be like that. i find out the results in 4 to 5 days and if i can start treatment. i was diagnosed a little over a year ago and i am just now finding out that i have genotype 1. my fiancee just buried his grandmother the same day as liver biopsy. so he really doesnt want to think about treatment now. i have depression but it is under control right now. i have been told that i will get depressed with treatment. cymbalta worked in the past but is not recomended for people who have liver dieseas. it bothers my fiancee when i have a bad day and i am scared that it will drive us apart if i go through treatment. i dont know what i am in for or if i should even do treatment. i have a 50- 50 shot of being "cured" but to put my family through it i just dont know.

[whitetigercubs2]

thanks again. its always nice to smile. i call the gi monday for my results. and i am crossing my fingers

[orleans]

Hey, Relax, don't put the horse before the cart. Wait on the bx before even considering treating. Now might not be the best time for you to treat anywhoo. jerry

[Trinity4]

You pretty much summed it up.  Worry doesn't make it any better and you can't change things.  It is what it is.  The best we can hope for is an understanding partner and the will and fortitude to get through the tough times.  I'm in my 8th week of tx and I've got some big hurdles ahead of me (platelet issues - stupid GI) and might have to be taken off tx but I just got hope for the best and if it's not meant to be, oh well.  Be glad you are in a position to be able to try and eradicate the virus.  Many people fail or have to be taken off tx due to medical issues.  I wish you the best and keep that positive attitude going.  
Trinity

[whitetigercubs2]

thanks for all the support. we finally talked yestarday and he said i just worry to much. the unknown is always scarry. he said he will be there for me no matter what. i told him there are going to be days that i will want to be left alone. he said even if i tell him to leave me alone he will tell me "i will not leave and i am just stuck with him.
right now our financial situation is not very well and i will have to start looking for a job monday may 19. i just hope i can work and do treatment. my fincee said if my best friend can have numerous cancers and go through cemo, work, and raise three kids on her own then i can do it to

[Debbie223]

I just recently spoke with the Hep Specialist at Cedars Sinai and I asked them about taking cymbalta ( I think that is the AD I asked about)  and they did not say it would be an issue...I am not going to take that because I don't have depression right now..will take Wellburton just as a precaution, have had depression before. I agree with the fiancee part... but I also think we just worry, I have a wonderful husband and I know he will be great thru my treatment but I know that there will be times when it is not easy for him and for that I will feel guilty... I hope that I breeze thru this and I do hope the same for everyone that is going to start treating for the first time.. but I guess this is when we find out what our relationships are made of.

Wishing all Peace of Mind.....

[JennyPenny]

Not everyone experiences depression on treatment. There are anti-depressants other than cymbalta that work. And I hope you take this in the spirit it is intended....I don't think I'd want to be engaged and spend the rest of my life with someone who doesn't like it when I have a down day. A spouse should be your main support person. I couldn't even list the number of things my hubby has done for me because I have Stage 4 cirrhosis and have been living with this disease since 1965. And I've done treatment numerous times including maintenance and he has always been there for me. He deserves a medal. If your fiancee stops you from doing treatment if that is what you and your doctor have decided is needed, I'd kick him right to the curb. No guy is worth that.