Disturbing Posts

[Tri-guy]

I, for one, was taken back by the tone and language occurring in some of the recent posts over Christmas.  I have recommended this forum to other people I know with HCV and became embarrassed that I had after coming home from family and friends yesterday night and reading what was going on.

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[Eyedeas]

While I too can get upset at reposts and those who don't seem to get the help they are asking for, I am very disappointed with those who turn this into an excuse to let the Riba Rage dogs loose.  Now I'm sure my disapointment doesn't mean much to anyone, it is simply my disapointment.  

Swearing and attacking at the level I saw is uncalled for.  Tell them to go away until they are willing to listen if it bothers you, or simply ignore the posts.  I'll rage at the snake oil salesmen who come into our support group, but no one who comes here looking for help should be abused.  catglo, I'm sorry you are so upset and I am sorry in part for the reception you receved here.  When you ask for help, you need to be willing to accept it, even if it's not what you wanted or needed to hear.

To all my friends, remember that if you attack someone here you may drive off a dozen others who lurkred and were offended.  Think before you post and then think again.

Kim

[GwithHepC]

Louisep:

I hope tx gets better for you.  I'm sending some positive energy your way.  Have a GREAT holiday and New Year!!!!!

Ringading:

I have read you post a few times now that all the people on this board with hepatitis C have children and none of their children have been infected; this is simply not true.  My 12-year-old daughter is infected; she acquired the infection from me while I was pregnant with her or through childbirth.  Transmission to children does occur; but it is very rare (about 5%.)  So while it is something that one should not be overly concerned about, it does happen.

Everyone:

I hope everyone had a great Christmas.

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[GwithHepC]

Just reread my post; I said "...all the people on this board with hepatitis C have children."  I meant to reference those that do have children.  Didn't mean to imply all people on this board are parents.  I hope I didn't scare anyone :)

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[louisep]

Thanks Okiejim.  Sorry to hear you're not doing too good either.  Yesterday was a long, long day, wasn't it?  Kinda glad it's nearly over....it's hard work tryin to keep that smile on your face for family & friends.  Hope you're feeling better soon.
Gwithhepc, got that energy back, thankyou so much!
Hope we're all doing ok here???  You guys all mean so much to me.
Best wishes to everyone
Louise

[catglo]

This is a comment not a question... First and foremost, I think there are people on this post that may have some personal issues to be worked out amongst themselves. I am not looking of advice about having an abortion because that is the last thing i would do under normal circumstances. However, it is a matter of bringing a child in this world to suffer from a disease that could be fatal. I did my research mothers with hep c have a low chance of passing it to the fetus or child at birth. But, mothers infected with hep b have a 90% chance and usually the all of those babies will be chronically infected and develop liver damage, in other words their immune system is not strong enough to fight it off like an adult. And my questions are concerning two different hepatitis B and C so it is not asking the same question. Unfortunately both of those tests were not conclusive. I was able to make it to my regular doctor today and she informed me that because i was tested repeatedly for hep c antibody not to worry about the riba test being indeterminate. She said i dont have hep C. And she believes, not 100% sure though, that the isolated hep b core antibody with everything else negative suggests the same thing GI-PA posted. So, I have no "alterior motive" just concerned about this situation and if i could pass it on to an innocent child. The neonatal care center at hospitals are full of SUFFERING babies slowing dieing from hiv and other terminal diseases that was passed on by their mothers and if i had a motive it would be to prevent that from happening!!! I will not be visiting this site no longer not even for comments. Infact, I will terminate the membership and erase the site effective immediately. I am appauled by the insenitivity of some on this site. Again i wish everyone a healthy and long life. GOD BLESS!!

[GwithHepC]

catglo:

I hope you read this before you go.  Good luck with your pregnancy if that is what you choose; I hope you have a beautiful and healthy baby.  

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