Iychy skin purple patches bruises on arms and legs occasionally

[printze]

I am waiting to see specialist in 2 weeks tested reactive to hep c antibodies. Do I have the virus ? Wii Ineed treatment ? Thank you

[printze]

I will , sorry for the type'os I am at work . Have a great day

[willbb]

Please let us know how the tests come out...and sending some positive thoughts your way  :)

Will

[printze]

Thank you, I am praying I am not positive also , just keeping a very positive attitiude . I  relly do feel fantastic health wise , tons of energy , et well , exercise, sleep well. Let's keep thinking positive and hope all turns out fine . Thank you for great informative information. Truly aprreciate it.  

[willbb]

  I didn"t think your question was at all annoying...I was just trying to point out that no-one will be able to answer the same question you already asked any differently.

  The visit to the specialist and the appropriate blood tests will be able to  definitely tell you what is going on.

Also ..I was trying to give you an idea that might be causing your bruising,and Pam has also come up with another good test to have run.

hope you continue to ask questions....just don"t think we can come up with a different answer tho to the same one.   :)

Will

[paen53]

Also, if you do find out you have HCV, ask the Dr. to run a test for cryoglobulins. HCV and cryoglobulinemia often go hand in hand. I had similar spots on my legs and had a positive cryo test. After tx, they subsided and cryo tested negative. Just a head's up....

Good luck with your next appointment, Pam

[printze]

I realize that , this is all new to me I am not trying to be annoying

[willbb]

In a previous post a few days ago we told you that you need further blood tests to confirm this.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/recently-diagnosed-hepc-ahtibodies-alt-76-ast-117-bilbrium-12-/show/1523816?personal_page_id=2173566#post_6921689

Again...your specialist should run theses test when you see him/her. No-one here can tell you definitively whether or not you have active HCV.

As far as the bruising ...did your primary doctor run a platlets blood test,,,if these are low often bruising can occur.

Good luck with the specialist

Will