Thanks for the reply. I will be more careful. In your honest opinion what do you think my risk was with what I described? Do you think I'm overreacting? And can a 6 week hcv antibody test give me at least a good indicator if i'm infected or not? Don't want to wait 3 months to test if I don't have to
Mylanta might offer you some relief on the digestive problems. You might want to talk with your doc if it doesn't improve. There are too many medical conditions that can cause bloating and digestive discomfort (other than liver issues) so don't take it too lightly. And, please be more careful with your life, HCV really ***** as the years go by. Drop a line here to let us know how you're doing.
Good to know about the minimal to non-existant HCV risk for my sexual encounter. And yes, I will remember this worry, but there won't be a next time as I'm not planning on this again I'm pretty sure. Fortunately, I have gotten the Hep B vaccination and was confirmed that I had the antibodies after I finished the series so I'm good on that front.
What about briefly touching a hard surface (bathroom sink faucet handle) with the top of a finger with a small open cut that was not bleeding but was not yet fully scabbed? I didn't see blood on the faucet handle so I'm ok correct? I just don't know how many clients of this escort have touched this handle so I'm just a little worried about that.
And do my symptoms sound anything like hepatitis this early from possible infection date? The abdominal pain is more like a knot like feeling, but it's good this morning.
Am I just overreacting way too much and possibly stressing too much which is causing my stomach discomfort and bloating?
Thanks for your support Dr. and people.
Your Hcv risk is minimal to non existant. Sexual transmission is rare, and is usually
male to female. Using a condom is a big plus for you. I wouldn't worry about Hcv from
this. Remember the worry the next time you are tempted.
Hep B is a classic Std and is easily transmitted through sex. There is an effective vaccine against hep B. A series of three shots. consider that.