sexual partners

[hcvpositive]

I was diagnosed HCV positive 5 months ago.  I have been celebate since that time but am considering sexual contact with a partner.  My doctor told me that even open mouthed kissing could transmit HEP C.  How easily can a woman pass HCV to a man?  If I have no open wounds and no bleeding, what are the chances of passing HCV to a sexual partner either through intercourse or kissing?  I'm feeling pretty hopeless about the possibility of ever having a partner again and the fact that my doctor said that I could pass the virus by kissing really has me depressed.  If this is true, then couldn't the virus be passed by allowing someone to drink from the same glass, or eat from my plate?

[hcvpositive]

My doc said the viral load was very low.  At the time, I said "what's a viral load"?  I don't know the count but she said that the specialist did not feel that the count was high enough to warrant treatment.  I'm going to the doctor next month and am asking for a referral anyway.  These HMOs don't care anything about the patient.  It's all about what they can gouge my insurance for in return for no service.  The person that I want to be intimate with is allergic to latex and cannot use condoms.  He also tested negative for all STD's and HIV last month.  I really don't want to tell him about any of this (although I realize that from a morals standpoint, I should).  We have seen each other off and on for more than 2 years and have never had sexual contact.  I have a feeling that our next date will be going to 4th base.  I may have already scared him off by asking him to bring condoms when he comes over next week.  That is how I found out that he is allergic.  This guy isn't Mr. Right.  He's Mr. Right now, but I still care enough about him that I would never want him hurt by my actions.

[jmjm530]

HCV postive said: The person that I want to be intimate with is allergic to latex and cannot use condoms.
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That's what all we guys say. LOL. Have him try some non-latex condoms. http://www.ripnroll.com/Poly-Rips.htm

[GoofyDad]

Hey, why feel like a leper, when you could be feeling goofy instead?

"That's what all we guys say.."
LOL, Jim. Yup. It's latex and laundry soap for me.....

[NYgirl]

LOL ain't that the truth Jim!

You really need to go to the Janis website and LEARN for yourself how far out of line the info you've gotten is.  The way you get POWER over this disease is by KNOWING about it!

Most of the public is COMPLETELY ignorant about it. You have to read and put a bit of time in and learn what is what here.

I not only is this not AIDS but you can't get aids from kissing either can you.

You need to find out what genotype and what your viral load is to start.  If you DID get this so recently you probably don't need to treat but the ONLY way you can be SURE is to have a biopsy which is quick and painless. THEN you will see for SURE what is up with your liver.  Then if you decide you CAN indeed wait...in a few years you redo it and see if there has been any progression in your liver disease.

Viral load is no indicator of what is going on inside of your liver at all.  I had a VERY LOW viral load BUT my liver is half shot.  If I took the viral load number I would not have treated and that would have been a HUGE mistake for me.

It sounds like you need a doctor who will take the time to sit down with you and answer your questions. Write them down. Ask the Nurse Practitioner or something but make sure you are going to someone who KNOWS about HepC.  A heptologist or a Gastroenteroloist at least.

Then you can have peace of mind.

None of us in here are doctors and we only had "advice" to give.

But it truly seems you need a crash course ASAP. Stop listening to your friends.

ANY questions you have you can throw out in here. I've learned SO VERY MUCH from these guys in here and while we are not doctors we all (almost) will help and support you all we can.

But remember opinions are one's own thought and not everyone in here will agree on everything.

BEST of luck to you.

Keep talking and asking questions from people WHO ARE EDUCATED in this.  Your friends are uh whacked.

[cquest]

See? I told you my memory stinks! I can't remember who started this thread to reply to them...I should take notes...

Alergic to latex? He's quick...got saran wrap?

More than 10 partners makes you into rough sex? I wonder who made that rule up? Somebody that ain't gettin' any probably...

Get HCV from kissing? Probably friends with the 10 partner rule guy...

Cin

[beamishboy]

Saran Wrap is most definately rough sex--you brute...as for 10 partners,if all on one bed,somebody ain't getting any: pillow or covers,and that can be kinda ,semi, rough....