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I am sorry to post again as that I just found out I tested Positive for hep C. So far this is all I know but I knew dwas wrong iwith me but couldn't seem to get doctors to listen. I am very hypothyroid due to having it removed several years back. I also had a partial hysterectomy couple years ago too. Does anyone with the Hep C have problems with sweating and terrible pain in my legs. I have a constant feeling in my right side also that feels like a dull pain all the time. I am so scared. Another thing I notice is I am unable to deal with any stress at all. I seem to constantly scream at my family members because they constantly want me to do this or that and seem to not understand that I am ill. I know I shouldn't be taking my Lortab which I have been on for years due to my terrible back pain I have from another surgery I had to have when I fell and broke my back. I know the Tylenol is not good but until I can get to the doctor on Tuesday to find out what is the course of action I am taking it. My pain is so out of control. I am sorry for the rambling but out of all these surgeries I have had how could they have missed that I had Hep
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* address the Hepatitis C virus. Keep posting your questions and concerns. Many knowledgeable people on this forum. BTW, I am on the east coast.
While your waiting to see your doctor, I would recommend making an appointment with a hepatologist. A hepatologist specializes in this area and will probably send you for more additional detailed/specific tests. I hope that you are getting some rest. I don't blame you for having anxiety about the news you received but from what I am reading, there seems to be some medications that can I am on the east coast.
I do appreciate your response, I know I have posted three times now and I suppose this just left me with so many questions and my mind thinking of course the worst thoughts ever. Fear is a terrible thing. I do plan on telling my doctor how unprofessional it was to call one day after Christmas and give me this news and left me with being terrified. Have a Blessed Night or day...LOL It is 2:45am my time zone so I haven't slept since this news. thanks again Happy!
Hi HessyKat.
Unfortunately, its not routine to check for Hepatitis. Unless you request it or your doctor has reason, its not a test that they automatically run like a metabolic profile, or Complete Blood Count, etc. The anxiety is "normal"...you have a lot of unanswered questions and I think it was wrong of your doctor to have his nurse call you to tell you that you have hepatitis C...he/she should of called you. At least it would give you an opportunity to ask some questions until your upcoming appt.
Unfortunately, its not routine to check for Hepatitis. Unless you request it or your doctor has reason, its not a test that they automatically run like a metabolic profile, or Complete Blood Count, etc. The anxiety is "normal"...you have a lot of unanswered questions and I think it was wrong of your doctor to have his nurse call you to tell you that you have hepatitis C...he/she should of called you. At least it would give you an opportunity to ask some questions until your upcoming appt.
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