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Hey I have had a routine blood test last year and I found out I had hep c genotype 1a I have never done injected drugs I have had a partner who did we were together 5 years ago about 3 weeks ago I started getting pain around my liver area I told my doctor he sent me to get an ultrasound the result I have an enlarged liver I got even more scared thinking I'm going to die I'm only 28 I have known people with hep c and they are like 50 can someone tell me if they get the same pain I also sweat a fare bit during the day it is hot here and I'm on medication that does make you sweat I have also lost 16 kilograms in the past year n a half are these things normal and I eat heaps thank you guys and I havnt told anyone about my condition I shouldn't feel ashamed but hey that's what our world is like
I have been drinking warm lemon water every morning putting things like garlic tumric in my cooking I eat a lot more broccoli brussel sprouts citrus fruits not much red meat or salt I have been studying up on things that are good for my liver I live in Australia not the USA and I have a hepology doctor I'm waiting to see they only have a clinic once a month so my next appointment is in may I missed out on an April appointment which ***** cuz I really want to see the doctor asap I don't think someone should have to wait nearly 2 months before seeing a hepology doctor but I take it on the chin and I have been felling a bit better since changing my diet and its only been a couple of weeks another question does smoking make your liver condition worse cuz I wake up in the mornings without smoking for at least 6 hours and I feel OK I have my lemon juice then make a cup of tea then have a smoke and then after about 10 minutes my liver starts hurting is it because of smoking thanks guys
First - There are about 150 million people worldwide that are chronically infected with the Hep C virus. So please stop feeling ashamed of something that you had no control of.
Second - There are new treatments that are available now and in the pipeline that will cure you.
Third - Since you already now you have an enlarged liver, I suggest you consult a hepatologist (liver specialist) to monitor your care and help you get on the right treatment to cure you of this virus before it does more damage to your liver.
Fourth - Educate yourself on how to help your liver stay healthy while you are waiting for and eventually get on treatment.
Here is a link which may be helpful:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/15-ways-to-boost-your-liver-for-great-health.html
Most importantly, stay positive. You will get through this.
Nan
Second - There are new treatments that are available now and in the pipeline that will cure you.
Third - Since you already now you have an enlarged liver, I suggest you consult a hepatologist (liver specialist) to monitor your care and help you get on the right treatment to cure you of this virus before it does more damage to your liver.
Fourth - Educate yourself on how to help your liver stay healthy while you are waiting for and eventually get on treatment.
Here is a link which may be helpful:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/15-ways-to-boost-your-liver-for-great-health.html
Most importantly, stay positive. You will get through this.
Nan
Hi and welcome to the forum from me too! Asle as given you some excellent advice best you can do at the moment is educate yourself read alot of the posts from members on this site which are taking the newer drug regime ask loads of questions there is always somebody on here that can give you an honest and informative answer. I wish you all the very, very best and good luck with any treatment that you decide to do. Jules
Hi there and welcome to the forum.
Firstly, it's irrelevant to us, and for subsequent treatment, HOW you contracted HCV. What is relevant is that you use condoms when having sex, desist from sharing toothbrushes, razors, facewashers etc that may pass fresh blood onto another. These are the first things you can do to stop anyone else getting the virus.
Secondly, now that you know you have HCV, Genotype 1A, and an enlarged liver, then you can start to think about treatment options.
You will need to know the state of your liver to know how soon you may need to treat. And you are so lucky. Living in the US gives you the opportunity to cure yourself of the virus like never before.
You are young, These treatments available now have a more than 90% cure rate, are taken for a quarter or half the time of previous drugs, and for some, there is no longer Interferon and Ribavirin.
Keep asking questions. Others know a lot and can assist.
Just remember, if you stigmatize your illness, others will too. But I agree with discretionary tactics.
Good luck.
Firstly, it's irrelevant to us, and for subsequent treatment, HOW you contracted HCV. What is relevant is that you use condoms when having sex, desist from sharing toothbrushes, razors, facewashers etc that may pass fresh blood onto another. These are the first things you can do to stop anyone else getting the virus.
Secondly, now that you know you have HCV, Genotype 1A, and an enlarged liver, then you can start to think about treatment options.
You will need to know the state of your liver to know how soon you may need to treat. And you are so lucky. Living in the US gives you the opportunity to cure yourself of the virus like never before.
You are young, These treatments available now have a more than 90% cure rate, are taken for a quarter or half the time of previous drugs, and for some, there is no longer Interferon and Ribavirin.
Keep asking questions. Others know a lot and can assist.
Just remember, if you stigmatize your illness, others will too. But I agree with discretionary tactics.
Good luck.
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