Terminal?

[slob]

Someone in my family has hep B and C and drinks heavily. When I say that it is probably not a good idea to drink a lot, this person says that they no longer have B and that they have no symptoms of C, that they will stop drinking if they do get symptomatic.

Is it possible to be cured of B, for it to just go away?
If this person has C, is heavy drinking affecting the condition?

[dontworry_behappy1]

Hi there and welcome.  Your dental procedure and medication used isn't bringing on your hepatitis C and other chronic condition.  What your experiencing could be directly related to that procedure and you may need medication.  The very first thing I would do is call the dentist.  You could have an infection.  Your concerns about your condition for Hepatitis C can only be addressed by a doctor.  You should make an appointment with a doctor about your hepatitis C and find out your current status.  Like what stage your live is at etc.  Like so many people with hepatitis C,  you have little knowledge about Hepatitis C.  Many people have hepatitis C and have no symptom as it is causing increased damage to their liver.  Take the time and go to "Hepititis.va.gov" and read the complete lesson plan offered.  "Hepatitis C Advocate" is another site that offers extensive info and educating information.  

The golden key to hepatitis C... is taking the time to really educate yourself about the subject.  There's really no exception to that guideline.

There is a search magnifying icon in the heading of this page.  You can use this to search the forum about hepatitis C.  Also, an orange rectangle that you can click on and post your additional questions.   Call your dentist before you take off on any long term vacation.  Medication can be very difficult to obtain depending on where your going.  

DWBH

[Sucesso]

Dear Sir or madam,

I had a gum surgery and three days ago, and have been having mild fever, joint pain, tiredness. Is is possible that the medication used by the dentist brought about my hepatitis C (and also my chronic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) symptoms? I had never had something like that. As a matter of fact, I have been having joint pains for a few months, but I deal with it by exercising a lot in a gymn (more than 2 hours a day for 5 to days a week.

I'd like to receive guidelines to deal with the HCV and the hepatitis, besides not drinking alcoholic beverages. I intend to go on a trip for 2 months in a week. If the fever doesn't go away, should I cancel the trip, or symptoms will disappear soon?

So far I have no liver or kidney insufficiency.

What I want to know is how can I tell that I am a terminal patient. Which symptoms are really serious, and what to do about them.

Please, replay to my email, if you wish.

Sincerely,

Tania

[eureka254]

It is absolutely not a good idea for someone with hepatitis to drink at all.  I'm sorry to hear that your family member is not proactive about fighting this disease.  Waiting until symptoms of hep c show up to stop drinking is very ill-advised.

Some people can be exposed to hep b (especially if exposure is during adulthood) and overcome it, and not become chronic; they will however, always carry antibodies.  In regards to hep c, it is not uncommon for people who are infected have no symptoms at all until their symptoms become life-threatening, and for alcoholics who continue to drink, there are no options for seeking transplant.

The combination of having had exposure to hep b, chronic hep c, and a heavy drinking habit also significantly increases your family member's risk for liver cancer.  However, all is not lost -- if drinking and hepatitis c can be halted before cirrhosis occurs, the liver can possibly heal itself and reverse damage.  Best of luck to you and your family.

secretname:  The likelihood of transmission from daily household contact is very very low.  You/your sister should use common sense measures like not sharing razors, toothbrushes with mom, etc.  I've lived with my hep c positive husband going on 25 years, and both our 21 yr old son and myself do not have hep c.  Hope that helps.

[secretname]

I really wish someone would answer this because my mom has Hep C but has never recieved treatment as far as I know, she refuses to talk about it. She is an alcoholic and I am constantly worried about her transmitting the illness to me or my sister or dying.