what are signs of hepititis

[mtndewcodeblack]

I am scared that I might have hepititis. I got "tested" a few months back and I went to the er today nd asked to get tested again and the er Dr told me that don't test for stds or hiv or hepititis

[hepcandme]

Good answers above

I believe that it is something else that is causing your pain. I too had Hep C for more than 30 years. Felt great the entire time until the damage done by the virus affected vital organs. It is a slow moving virus

Ask your doctors and be open to what they say. As we age, out bodies become more susceptible to all kinds of ailments. The worst with Hep C is that eventually it will attack your liver, your spleen, kidneys and other vital organs. Those who end up with cirrhosis, like Flyinlynn and me, are in recovery mode and hoping that our livers will improve since we are no longer fighting Hep C - the cause of our cirrhosis.

Good luck! Enjoy life and don't assume you have Hep C

~ Linda

[sparky43]

SurfsideGal is correct in that most people do not experience symptoms early on.   When they do, I've heard the symptoms descibed as pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and extreme fatigue.  Your liver is located on the right side of your torso right at the bottom of your rib cage.  He aware that pain in that area can be caused by a number of things, including anxiety (thinking too much about being sick can actually make you feel sick).

If your doctor will not run the test on you, there are testing services available on the internet that will give you the requisition form that you bring to a testing lab of your choice.   They can be a little expensive, but if you really want to be tested, then that is an option.

What happened that would make you suspect you are infected with hep c and why do you not believe the results of your test from a few months ago?

[mtndewcodeblack]

I'll message you

[patra_]

I did not find abdominal pain associated with my hep c and I had it for over 40 years.

Call your local Board of Health and ask them where in your County you can get tested for Hep C.  Or, go to your family doctor and explain that you believe you have been exposed and ask for a Hep C Antibody test.  It is a simple and inexpensive blood test.  If you come back negative then you don't have Hep C.

My best suggestion, however is go to your family doctor or local health clinic and tell them about your abdominal pain, where it is located, how long you have had it, how bad it is, etc.  Ab pain can relate to so many things, depending on location and other symptoms, anything from gall bladder, to appendix, to digestive problems, constipation, and on and on.

Good luck and go see a Dr.

Blessings,  Pat

[SurfsideGal]

Unfotunately there are usually no signs of hepatitis C in the early stages. If patients complain it is usually about fatigue. What makes you think your test from a few months back is wrong?

[mtndewcodeblack]

I had asked the Dr about getting a test done and he told me they don't test for stuff like that. When does the abdominal pain usually start and where is it located

[flyinlynn]

I had hep c for 37 years and cirrhosis for 8 years. I have felt tired for years and have a low platelet count and some lower leg swelling called edema from the cirrhosis. I had some pain from my gall bladder that was damaged by the cirrhosis and was removed but other than that nope no abdominal pain.