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Son UNDETECTED!!
I wanted to post this because those of you that have been on here for a few years and know anything about my HCV history, know that my oldest son tested Positive for the HCV Antibody when I had him my younger son and husband tested upon myself being diagnosed. They could not find a VL or genotype at the time. I chose not to have him retested 6 months after that as the docs had suggested. I figured wrong or right that it didnt matter because I would not have him do the treatment at 13 if we were faced with it. and All his CBC bloodwork was excellent. Well, he just turned 18 this month and I took him in for another test. He is UNDETECTED! They will be sending me his results via email next week. Needless to say I am so thankful and relieved. He is also : )
I also wanted to say that if I had to do it over, I would have taken him in again 6 months later for the suggested retest. For one, we could have had everything settled then. Either way. since Feb 2009 It never left my mind what might be instore for us. Unnecessary worry . He has had to wonder about it himself. Even if he had tested positive for a VL, we would not really of handled anything differently. We would have waited until he got out of highschool to get a treatment plan going. So I guess Im just trying to say that everyone makes different decisions for what is best for them. I think honestly that my decision was fear driven and somewhat selfish. I didnt want to deal with the fact that he could have it, and me having it at the same time. Me going through ttreatment and all the suffering and have him scared by it knowing he would have to go through it. So just some things to think about if you are faced with your child possibly having this from being exposed by you or otherwise. I am just so thankful that in the end he is UND. I am going to ask the doc wether I should redo the antibody test. Maybe it was a false positive in the first place. Because having the AB means he cant be an organ donor or give blood at this time. I sent a text to the nurse about it and will know more about the test they did on him this time and what she thinks about the whole thing.
I also wanted to say that if I had to do it over, I would have taken him in again 6 months later for the suggested retest. For one, we could have had everything settled then. Either way. since Feb 2009 It never left my mind what might be instore for us. Unnecessary worry . He has had to wonder about it himself. Even if he had tested positive for a VL, we would not really of handled anything differently. We would have waited until he got out of highschool to get a treatment plan going. So I guess Im just trying to say that everyone makes different decisions for what is best for them. I think honestly that my decision was fear driven and somewhat selfish. I didnt want to deal with the fact that he could have it, and me having it at the same time. Me going through ttreatment and all the suffering and have him scared by it knowing he would have to go through it. So just some things to think about if you are faced with your child possibly having this from being exposed by you or otherwise. I am just so thankful that in the end he is UND. I am going to ask the doc wether I should redo the antibody test. Maybe it was a false positive in the first place. Because having the AB means he cant be an organ donor or give blood at this time. I sent a text to the nurse about it and will know more about the test they did on him this time and what she thinks about the whole thing.
I am sure that you will rest more soundly. I am happy to hear that neither you nor your son need to worry about his status anymore. Great news. Joanne.
As a Mom you are always going to wonder, the good thing is that he is UND. I am very happy for you.
I think sometimes we want to know so badly how we got it when we got it that we latch on to anything.
Like me, I got a gama globulin shot or something like that in 1977. Many people did. I always wonder but can't be sure.
An ex boyfriend of mine died two years ago from HCV so who knows?
My very best to you dear friend.
I think sometimes we want to know so badly how we got it when we got it that we latch on to anything.
Like me, I got a gama globulin shot or something like that in 1977. Many people did. I always wonder but can't be sure.
An ex boyfriend of mine died two years ago from HCV so who knows?
My very best to you dear friend.
Hi Dee, Thanks for your comments! He tested positive for the AB in 2009 at age 13 when I was diagnosed. I can only assume he was exposed to it from me. However, he did have his tonsils and adenoids out at 5 or 6 years old. He had it done at children's hospital and whenever I think of the possibility he could have been exposed during surgery I just shake it out of my mind. I just think that anyone who works at a children's hospital is extra extra extra cautious of proper sterilization procedures. and that not even the most devious would put a CHILD at risk. But no one will know. It always amazes me when people can pinpoint the exact time of their exposure. I just wonder if the antibody test could have been a false positive so I am going to have him retested for that.
Oh sweetie! That must have been the best present you could have gotten, to find out your son was UND is the best news I have heard in a while, so happy for you.
It is really nice to share your information and I can see exactly why you chose to wait.
Sorry, are you saying he tested positive when he was born?...or later? It probably means that he was exposed then his body fought it off. I know the fear is always there. I was so glad when my youngest was tested and did not have it. I still worry about my oldest. I don't know if he ever tested. He lives far away and I miss him very much. I hope he is negative but just don't know.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience
All my best
Love
Dee
It is really nice to share your information and I can see exactly why you chose to wait.
Sorry, are you saying he tested positive when he was born?...or later? It probably means that he was exposed then his body fought it off. I know the fear is always there. I was so glad when my youngest was tested and did not have it. I still worry about my oldest. I don't know if he ever tested. He lives far away and I miss him very much. I hope he is negative but just don't know.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience
All my best
Love
Dee
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