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i was diagnosed w/ hep c 11 yrs ago and had probably had it for 10 yrs before that before i found out. i didnt get treatment back then bcuz i was told i had a 50/50 chance of it working. i have a history of depression, so, i can rule that out as a symptom right now, but ever thing in my life is just haywire right now. i'm covered in bruises, i have not even begun any treatment. i am on 6 meds for bipolar, depression, anxiety ect, blah, blah, blah, have been for YEARS. i tell my drs i have hep c. they dont seem to care. i'm waiting for some lab results right now, phone right beside me, i dont feel good, i dont have any desire for food, i cry at the drop of a hat. im scared and alone. the main bruises are on my back, i have NO idea how they got there. any kind words, comfort, advice, should i do the treatment?? im 51 yrs old. i have a 15 yr old son who will be terrified to see his mum go thru this. i just dont know what to do.
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Please don't worry as we are all here to help you. Can-do is right that you need to see a Dr, preferably a Hepatologist and get tested. You sound very concerned and I do feel its because you don't understand what's happening to your body. You really need to get to the bottom of it and seek answers.
As Can-do stated Hep C is now a curable disease and should you have the virus, treatment is available. On a personal note, I started treatment in Jan, and was cured a few months later.
Know you are anxious about your bruising. You can bruise for many reasons including taking aspirin and other vitamin supplements or even prescription drugs. We also bruise more readily the older we get. The only true way to find out is to get a blood test to rule out certain factors.
Lack of appetite can occur with depression and anxiety. When we feel worried or scared that something is wrong with our health it only makes us feel worse. Once you find out whats happening, you can then proceed to fix whatever issues arise.
Please keep us posted and know we will help guide you along the way.
Take care
....Kim
Please don't worry as we are all here to help you. Can-do is right that you need to see a Dr, preferably a Hepatologist and get tested. You sound very concerned and I do feel its because you don't understand what's happening to your body. You really need to get to the bottom of it and seek answers.
As Can-do stated Hep C is now a curable disease and should you have the virus, treatment is available. On a personal note, I started treatment in Jan, and was cured a few months later.
Know you are anxious about your bruising. You can bruise for many reasons including taking aspirin and other vitamin supplements or even prescription drugs. We also bruise more readily the older we get. The only true way to find out is to get a blood test to rule out certain factors.
Lack of appetite can occur with depression and anxiety. When we feel worried or scared that something is wrong with our health it only makes us feel worse. Once you find out whats happening, you can then proceed to fix whatever issues arise.
Please keep us posted and know we will help guide you along the way.
Take care
....Kim
I am going to request this be moved to the main Hep C site. All is going to be ok.
Hi, treatment is a whole lot easier now then it was years ago and the cure rate way higher. Depending on certain things the rate could be in the mid 90% range. My advice would be to get into a Hepatologist find out your genotype and liver condition. Let him know about your problems and start the process of being cured. Your way to young and being also you have a son that needs you to just do nothing. A lot of us here have been through this and are now cured. Welcome here and feel free to ask any questions. Wishing you the best.
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