hep-c viral load 9 million have questions

[worrywortmom]

I was just recently diognoised with hep-c and my viral load is 9 million. I would like to here from people that have had that high of a load, and responed to treatment. Don't know what genotype yet. But my doctor said probably a genotype 1, given my past backround, and that with that high of a load I have a good chance of not responding. Could you please tell me how long it takes to get the results for the genotype test. Sonogram was neg and my liver emzyme was slightly elevated. If treatment doesn't work will the high levels of the virus cause liver damage sooner than if the levels were low? If all goes well with the rest of my blood tests i will start treatment in two months, I cant seem to get my mind off of this. But I'm trying to keep my spirits high.  I'm afraid to tell my work, dont know it they can get rid of me or not? Where does hipaa fit in. Can they tell other associates? I dont have much of a support system most of my family lives out of town and my husband just keeps saying its going to be alright. I dont want to here that, what if it isn't!
Cant talk to him about it he keeps telling me give it a rest. i have lots of questions and know answers, please help!

[worrywortmom]

Thanks for your comment. I know that all of you wonderful people are not doctors because I'm getting some answers! lol. And i will not make any decisions unless i have discussed them with my doctor, could you please tell me how long it takes to get your blood work back for your genotype and how long it takes to get your biopsy back.

[vegas777]

I know you asked this question of Jim but I will answer too if you don't mind...I know my buddy Jim won't mind...

That all depends on where you live...I live in Canada and it took 4 months for me to find out viral load and then another 3 months to get the biopsy done and results back...I think one of the worse things about this is the waiting, now if you live in the States it will be a lot less time consuming...

*dippers*

[worrywortmom]

i didnt know that i could get copies of my medical records thanks for that info. I just hope my doctor will work with me.

[worrywortmom]

i do live in california, I hope that it doesnt take that long for me here.

[jmjm530]

Worry said previously: "I know that all of you wonderful people are not doctors because I'm getting some answers!"
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LOL. With a great sense of humor like that, you gotta start hanging around. Just watch out for this character named "Goofy"  :)

Hopefully, someone knows how long it takes to get back a genotype test back. It's been so long since I've had mine. However, if you happen to know the name of the lab, you can always call them and ask. You can also call your doctor's office and ask the nurse if the results are in yet. Tell her you want to know *before* you see the doctor.

-- Jim

[worrywortmom]

thanks for your reply, and thanks for the information sites that you gave me. i definetly will do some reading. Also thanks for easing my mind and the viral load thing, you have given me hope and hope is all i have right now! God bless