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Please someone answer me! Are their any people on this forum that have transmitted hep c to their partners, or who have got if from sex? I'm starting to get scared. I know transmission from sex is low, but I just don't want to be that unlucky percentage.
He definitely knew. The police pulled up his prison records for me. There is documentation of him being informed. Fortunately, he did not have HIV. He is also an IV drug user.
You know, the really funny thing is that I became aware of my acute status only BECAUSE I was so misinformed about how hcv is normally spread. I had a relationship which was not the greatest that ended last summer. So I was concerned that I might have unwittingly been exposed to diseases (if any) of other sex partners the individual I was seeing had been two timing me with.
Due to my compromised immune status (also, I have had four surgeries on my urethra, which has shortened it dramatically and allows it to become abraided and internally open to the surface, giving a raw surface that is exposed during intercourse), I felt I needed to test quarterly for the next year for HIV and HCV after I found out what was going on and ended the relationship. So I tested for both in June, August, December, April and then again on June 21st of this year. All tests were negative. Then I was raped on July 1st, became ill three or so weeks later, and took another test seven weeks after the rape. I was still shocked as hell when the HCV portion showed positive.
Now I have no idea if the guy who raped me may have done something else unusual of which I am not aware. All I know is that I am tied in to an exceedingly short timeline with documented negatives and I have no other exposures and my rapist has hepc.
You know, the really funny thing is that I became aware of my acute status only BECAUSE I was so misinformed about how hcv is normally spread. I had a relationship which was not the greatest that ended last summer. So I was concerned that I might have unwittingly been exposed to diseases (if any) of other sex partners the individual I was seeing had been two timing me with.
Due to my compromised immune status (also, I have had four surgeries on my urethra, which has shortened it dramatically and allows it to become abraided and internally open to the surface, giving a raw surface that is exposed during intercourse), I felt I needed to test quarterly for the next year for HIV and HCV after I found out what was going on and ended the relationship. So I tested for both in June, August, December, April and then again on June 21st of this year. All tests were negative. Then I was raped on July 1st, became ill three or so weeks later, and took another test seven weeks after the rape. I was still shocked as hell when the HCV portion showed positive.
Now I have no idea if the guy who raped me may have done something else unusual of which I am not aware. All I know is that I am tied in to an exceedingly short timeline with documented negatives and I have no other exposures and my rapist has hepc.
There have been studies and research on this - and not discounting alagirl's experience - but there has not been one proven case of sexually transmitted HCV during those tests.
Monogamous couples with one partner infected - over 10 years - not one transmission across.
Now - this could be because they took extra precautions when blood was around --- however - there is not one proven case during those tests.
So - I'm very disinclined to say that sexual transmission (via normal sex) is possible.
It's not a bodily fluid transmission - it's a blood to blood transmission.
However - in alagirl's case - many things could have happened (babe - still hanging tough for you!) She was unconcious - so it's possible that the attacker knew he had HCV and purposefully attempted to transmit the disease to her. RAPE is a nasty - evil thing - which usually has nothing to do with sex --- but more to do with power and control. And what better way to control someone through horrible fear --- than to cause them to have HCV?
Anyhow - I have yet to see a definite straight sex (not rough or anal sex) case shown positive proof.
Hugs to all.
Meki
Monogamous couples with one partner infected - over 10 years - not one transmission across.
Now - this could be because they took extra precautions when blood was around --- however - there is not one proven case during those tests.
So - I'm very disinclined to say that sexual transmission (via normal sex) is possible.
It's not a bodily fluid transmission - it's a blood to blood transmission.
However - in alagirl's case - many things could have happened (babe - still hanging tough for you!) She was unconcious - so it's possible that the attacker knew he had HCV and purposefully attempted to transmit the disease to her. RAPE is a nasty - evil thing - which usually has nothing to do with sex --- but more to do with power and control. And what better way to control someone through horrible fear --- than to cause them to have HCV?
Anyhow - I have yet to see a definite straight sex (not rough or anal sex) case shown positive proof.
Hugs to all.
Meki
I already see a shrink so I just kinda worked it in with everything else we discuss. Its particularly helpful now (therapy) since major illness and treatment is so stressful and I have many anxieties and fears about whether or not I'll make it financially, how to cope, guilt about being a burden to my family, just a gamut of fears and feelings and anxieties. (Fortunately, my insurance covers the counseling 100%). (Also, she's a little older and since we're in a small town I can confirm all the best gossip about the other docs with her.)
My formal educational background is in psychology (so naturally, I sell dead chickens for a living) but probably due to this, I'm really open to the whole therapy, taking A.D.'s, etc., type of thing. My psychiatrist here is one of the few who actually still does cognitive therapy in hour long sessions as opposed to just doing ten minute drug checks as so many psychiatrists these days are wont to do and I just find that for me, its very helpful to have an outside perspective on the issues in my life. Also, she's not one of those, "Well how do you feel about that," kind of people. She actually has sound, practical advice.
My formal educational background is in psychology (so naturally, I sell dead chickens for a living) but probably due to this, I'm really open to the whole therapy, taking A.D.'s, etc., type of thing. My psychiatrist here is one of the few who actually still does cognitive therapy in hour long sessions as opposed to just doing ten minute drug checks as so many psychiatrists these days are wont to do and I just find that for me, its very helpful to have an outside perspective on the issues in my life. Also, she's not one of those, "Well how do you feel about that," kind of people. She actually has sound, practical advice.
I too am sorry you went through that, I guess I know from experience, how horrible that is, but mine happened when I was in my twenties...hope youre doing all the things that can make you feel better about the whole thing, I was told to go to couseling, which I didnt, and now I'm sorry I didn't...of course do what you feel best to cope...
funny about the monogamous couple thing...:)
funny about the monogamous couple thing...:)
Think this is important... sad you went through this but glad you're here, and maybe someone reading can see this does happen. Once I'm clear, which I have no doubt I will be, I certainly wouldn't put myself in that one to three percent - my partners clear but God forbid, if I had another partner, it would be necessary that partner be tested.. just my take and my opinion for what it is worth. Knowing what treatment is, I'm certainly not putting my sig in a position of being in that one to three percent... what an asset you are. funny ... didn't know there's another 'fairly neurotic' like moi... ;) be well... and glad to meet you.
It's ok. I mention it here because its applicable vis a vis the sex question. It CAN happen. My rape was not particularly violent, although I was unconscious I had only minor bruising to the body, so... It can be spread via sex, its just uncommon. I think they quote 1 to 3%
I'm fairly neurotic, so I would test because I would want to be sure. My neuroses is what led to my compulsive testing and early diagnosis, so for once, it worked in my favor.
I'm fairly neurotic, so I would test because I would want to be sure. My neuroses is what led to my compulsive testing and early diagnosis, so for once, it worked in my favor.
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