hep c symtoms

[chipgarofalo]

I have just had a kidney removed this past June, and was diagnosed as a stage 1, 2b.  The thing is I feel exhausted all the time and catch every cold I run into. Could this be a hep c sympton?  I plan on treatment as soon as I can figure out which way to go. If indeed this fatigue is a symptom I sure don't want to put it off too long.

[whataprize]

When I was in treatment there were days that I'd come in from work and immediately head for the bed because I was so extremely tired. That was after commuting barely able to keep my eyes open. It makes for dangerous driving.

Fatigue was strong but I forced myself to walk 2 miles a day. It took me over an hour to do it and I was very winded. Now that I'm off treatment I can do the same 2 miles in less than half the time. I don't know the reason for your kidney removal, but possibly you can push yourself to take a walk and be sure to drink lots o' water...adds life! I knew you many years ago in another lifetime.

Best.

[chipgarofalo]

Many years ago in another lifetime.

[hepCC]

Fatigue is a common symptom, but only a few get severe impairing fatigue. I am one of the latter, and I know all about how hard it is to fight with yourself to even get out of bed. For me, and some others, fatigue is the absolute worst symptom even if I have a few other unpleasant and painful symptoms and/or extrahepatic manifestations. The fatigue is what has made me fight for treatment, and I will start in the beginning of last year.

[whataprize]

I'm sorry to hear about your kidney, glad we have two. =) Have you ever been on treatment? The only way to know is to do the blood work and see where you stand. I wonder if you've ever been in ribera, nm?