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I went to the Dr. again Weds the 26th. He told me that there are like 3 stages A being the worst B is the second worst and C does not need to be treated. He did not Mean Hep A or B since I have Hep C but that there are different levels of Hep C. He did more blood work and also ordered an HIV test which he said is standard with Hep C. I was so upset that I didn't really didn't pay attention to what he was saying. Any info would be appreciated...thank you
Datura417,
Do you have a friend or a family member you could invite to go with you to your next appointment? I try to go with my husband to every appointment, so that I can write down what his hepatologist says and ask questions that my husband has but forgets to ask.
Advocate1955
Do you have a friend or a family member you could invite to go with you to your next appointment? I try to go with my husband to every appointment, so that I can write down what his hepatologist says and ask questions that my husband has but forgets to ask.
Advocate1955
Three stages of Hepatitis C?
Negative.
You either have the virus or you do not.
One is detectible or undetectable.
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This is just a wild guess since I don't know but how about:
1. Acute infection (The infection resolves spontaneously in 10-50% of cases) but the antibody is present.
2. Chronic (About 80% of those exposed to the virus develop a chronic infection)
3. Extrahepatic - other conditions that are associated with HCV
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I read your other posts and so far you have only been told you have the antibodies for HCV and that you are reactive. That means you have been exposed to the virus, NOT necessarily that you have it.
The visit on the 26th would be the one where you have blood drawn to see if you have the actual virus itself. I guess they also drew blood to see if you have HIV - which is not so unusual.
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If I have the sequence of events right based on your five posts then you have yet to find out if You actually have Hepatitis C.
Did your doctor tell you when the results of your labs would be ready? It should be sometime this coming week.
If this is the visit where you would want to be able to ask questions and pay attention. I am so sorry I can imagine how freaked out you must be but truly you do not have enough information right now to determine whether you have chronic HCV.
Maybe someone else can gloss through your other posts to see if I have the sequence of events right. I am sorry if I missed something.
Hang in there!!
Negative.
You either have the virus or you do not.
One is detectible or undetectable.
_________________
This is just a wild guess since I don't know but how about:
1. Acute infection (The infection resolves spontaneously in 10-50% of cases) but the antibody is present.
2. Chronic (About 80% of those exposed to the virus develop a chronic infection)
3. Extrahepatic - other conditions that are associated with HCV
___________________-
I read your other posts and so far you have only been told you have the antibodies for HCV and that you are reactive. That means you have been exposed to the virus, NOT necessarily that you have it.
The visit on the 26th would be the one where you have blood drawn to see if you have the actual virus itself. I guess they also drew blood to see if you have HIV - which is not so unusual.
_____________________
If I have the sequence of events right based on your five posts then you have yet to find out if You actually have Hepatitis C.
Did your doctor tell you when the results of your labs would be ready? It should be sometime this coming week.
If this is the visit where you would want to be able to ask questions and pay attention. I am so sorry I can imagine how freaked out you must be but truly you do not have enough information right now to determine whether you have chronic HCV.
Maybe someone else can gloss through your other posts to see if I have the sequence of events right. I am sorry if I missed something.
Hang in there!!
I have no idea what your Dr. is talking about. I am replying to bump this up so maybe someone more informed can respond to you.
There is no such thing of having Hep. C and not needing tx unless he means that some people (small minority) clear it on their own.
What you need to know now, as far as I understand is the genotype (1and 2 are most common in the U.S.) and the condition of your liver.
If your Dr. cannot clarify things for you, try a different Dr., a G.I. or a Hepatologist.
Good luck to you.
There is no such thing of having Hep. C and not needing tx unless he means that some people (small minority) clear it on their own.
What you need to know now, as far as I understand is the genotype (1and 2 are most common in the U.S.) and the condition of your liver.
If your Dr. cannot clarify things for you, try a different Dr., a G.I. or a Hepatologist.
Good luck to you.
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