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hepatitis c?? scared!
Hi. I had hooked up with a guy 2 months ago. Im a 24yo guy in pretty good health. We basicly messed around and had oral sex but ejaculated on r stomachs not in r mouths. We did alot of deep kissing. So about 3 wks after i had 2 seperate things happen. One was pain around my mouth but no sores cept a canker sore blister on my tongue that went away in 2 days. Didnt hurt much but seemed to effect my eye on lft side which still is acting up some and sore. No sores on it or anything just aches and tearing sometimes. So im scared i got hsv1 from him. So my question is this for the hep c experts here.. i also for the last week or 10 days been having a come and go pain in on my lft side above my obliques, stomach area. Could he have gave me hepatitis c from that hookup? We met at a party n i dont know him only met there once. I ask him if he was all good no issues before we made out n he said ya. If my upper lip was chapped n had split the day b4 but wasnt open or bleeding do u think i coulda got hepatitis c?? Im terrified that this simple hookup with no ejaculations in each other and no intercourse will now ruin my life if he gave me hsv1 and hepatitis c. Btw im vaccinated for hepatitis a and b. Please help me understand my risk and what i should do. What symtoms should i be having? Thanks very much.
You are welcome. Take care of yourself, make better, more i formed choices. You are, after all, your own responsibility. Pray that all goes well for you.
Good luck. Pat
Good luck. Pat
Ok. I didnt knw anything bout hepatitis c virus. I just wanted to see if anyone could answer my qs. I knw its not a std now. Thx
You may want to consider visiting with the anxiety community they may be able to help you with your feelings of being terrified of a diagnosis of illness
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Anxiety/show/71
Good luck to you
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Anxiety/show/71
Good luck to you
Safe sex is more than wearing condoms during intercourse it can also mean using condoms during oral sex and the use of latex gloves. This link relates to HIV but can be considered in any sexual encounter especially on a casual situation:
https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/sexual-risk-factors/
About your original questions:
i also for the last week or 10 days been having a come and go pain in on my lft side above my obliques, stomach area.
Means nothing as noted above your liver is on the right side and you would not have symptoms for decades until your liver had accumulated many years of damage
Could he have gave me hepatitis c from that hookup?
Very unlikely from your description no blood was exchanged.
We met at a party n i dont know him only met there once. I ask him if he was all good no issues before we made out n he said ya.
Casual sex is unwise especially if you are concerned about your health.
If my upper lip was chapped n had split the day b4 but wasnt open or bleeding do u think i coulda got hepatitis c??
Highly unlikely unless your lips were exposed to blood. If you read up on HIV in the link I provided they do say that could be a risk for HIV as HIV can be found in semen. However that is not a very high risk. Hep c (HCV) is not found in semen
Im terrified that this simple hookup with no ejaculations in each other and no intercourse will now ruin my life if he gave me hsv1 and hepatitis c.
If your own choices result in you being later "terrified" of potential consequences maybe that would be a good New Years resolution to stop making poor choices.
Also neither of those results would "ruin" your life. Many people have HSV1 and live enjoyable lives to include sexual relations just with appropriate precautions. As far as HCV in my own personal perspective life is good and hopefully the new drugs will cure me of hep c I just can't drink which really is not an important matter at all.
Btw im vaccinated for hepatitis a and b.
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Please help me understand my risk and what i should do.
Stop making such poor personal choices. Take a class about safe sexual practices check with your doctor or local health clinic for information. Your risk from this encounter is generally low but if you wish to reduce your risk follow these suggestions.
What symtoms should i be having?
From hep c you would have no symptoms for many years.
Are we clear here now?
https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/sexual-risk-factors/
About your original questions:
i also for the last week or 10 days been having a come and go pain in on my lft side above my obliques, stomach area.
Means nothing as noted above your liver is on the right side and you would not have symptoms for decades until your liver had accumulated many years of damage
Could he have gave me hepatitis c from that hookup?
Very unlikely from your description no blood was exchanged.
We met at a party n i dont know him only met there once. I ask him if he was all good no issues before we made out n he said ya.
Casual sex is unwise especially if you are concerned about your health.
If my upper lip was chapped n had split the day b4 but wasnt open or bleeding do u think i coulda got hepatitis c??
Highly unlikely unless your lips were exposed to blood. If you read up on HIV in the link I provided they do say that could be a risk for HIV as HIV can be found in semen. However that is not a very high risk. Hep c (HCV) is not found in semen
Im terrified that this simple hookup with no ejaculations in each other and no intercourse will now ruin my life if he gave me hsv1 and hepatitis c.
If your own choices result in you being later "terrified" of potential consequences maybe that would be a good New Years resolution to stop making poor choices.
Also neither of those results would "ruin" your life. Many people have HSV1 and live enjoyable lives to include sexual relations just with appropriate precautions. As far as HCV in my own personal perspective life is good and hopefully the new drugs will cure me of hep c I just can't drink which really is not an important matter at all.
Btw im vaccinated for hepatitis a and b.
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Please help me understand my risk and what i should do.
Stop making such poor personal choices. Take a class about safe sexual practices check with your doctor or local health clinic for information. Your risk from this encounter is generally low but if you wish to reduce your risk follow these suggestions.
What symtoms should i be having?
From hep c you would have no symptoms for many years.
Are we clear here now?
There is also an HIV Forum for questions you have about that. Just as I mentioned the STd Forum.
I would check with him and see if he has hepc, or if it was a casual contact, do as I mentioned above and get the test. Where you got it, IF YOU EVEN HAVE IT, isn't important. Getting treated for it is.
But we don't want you worrying needlessly, so are encouraging safe sexual practices for your own health and peace of mind. What Pearl is trying to point out is that committed, long term relationships, with known people/situations are better safer and better for all these issue. (I don't think she/he was referring to your years, but that is just MHO).
We aren't criticizing - just encouraging you to read, study and make safe choices. Pat
I would check with him and see if he has hepc, or if it was a casual contact, do as I mentioned above and get the test. Where you got it, IF YOU EVEN HAVE IT, isn't important. Getting treated for it is.
But we don't want you worrying needlessly, so are encouraging safe sexual practices for your own health and peace of mind. What Pearl is trying to point out is that committed, long term relationships, with known people/situations are better safer and better for all these issue. (I don't think she/he was referring to your years, but that is just MHO).
We aren't criticizing - just encouraging you to read, study and make safe choices. Pat
Im 24 i as i plainly said in my question. Im doing my research here thats why im asking questions of ppl who are more knowledgeable than iam about hepatitis. Your situation is encouraging, good for u and ur husband. I am not a iv drug user so i dont use needles. I do worry about hiv but dont engage in unprotected intercourse and have been told repeatedly that oral sex isnt a risk for hiv transmission. Since i come here for advice im open to some criticism but would prefer a little more understanding.
Really?? You must be young u shid do ur research before u freak out. U can't get hep c thru Sex. It's only blood2blood contact. Bin with my husband 25 years n he dosent have it!!! Geez. Id be worried about catching HIV . Not Hep c. Unless you shared a needle with him too. Other than that. You can never ever catch hep c thru sex.
Thx for the fast replys everyone. Been a ruff patch lately w all this goin on so im trying to figure out whats wrg w me. My eye is still not right n im hoping its bc of 2 teeth that r very sore and possibly infected thats making my jaw n face n eye hurt. Like a infection is moving in there. But the hepatitis c is something i never thot on. I knw last time i got bloodwork in Oct they said i was clean of stds and didnt mention anything bout hepatitis altho i knw im vaccinated for hepatitis a n b. Just git pain in lft side suddenly now n then n when i read bout someone on here thinking they have hepatitis c from that it scared me. Hoping im ok and dont have that. My life is complicated enuf lol.
IF you were infected with the hepc virus, at this point you would not have any symptoms.
Plus I saw you mentioned oral sex but not blood. HVC is a virus, NOT a sexually transmitted disease. It is transmitted only by blood to blood (transfusions, sharing needles, improperly sterilized dental, tattooing, piercing instruments, sharing razors or toothbrushes IF both people cut themselves, have bleeding gums, etc), but is not easily teansmitted otherwise.
It is a very slow developing disease, many people never have any idea they have it until 20, 30, or 40 years later when they have cirrhosis and the things that come with that.
If you are really concerned, wait another 4 months (a total of 6 months) and have an antibody test - cheap and quick results). IF you show positive for that then you would need to follow up with an HVC RNA PCR test (expensive and takes longer).
The Antibody test only shows that you were exposed and, once it is positive, you will always be positive BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE HEPC.
The RNA PCR test measures the virus count in your blood. AND IF IT COMES BACK NEGATIVE YOU DO NOT HAVE HEPC, even IF you were positive for the antibody test.
If you are really concerned, and can afford to pay for the RNA PCR test and want to have it done, now is okay, as the viral load usually is measurable and 3 - 6 weeks.
As for your symptoms, you might want to check an STD Forum., but best bet is talk to your doctor.
IF you find that you do have hepc, this is a great Forum for information.
Good Luck. Pat
Plus I saw you mentioned oral sex but not blood. HVC is a virus, NOT a sexually transmitted disease. It is transmitted only by blood to blood (transfusions, sharing needles, improperly sterilized dental, tattooing, piercing instruments, sharing razors or toothbrushes IF both people cut themselves, have bleeding gums, etc), but is not easily teansmitted otherwise.
It is a very slow developing disease, many people never have any idea they have it until 20, 30, or 40 years later when they have cirrhosis and the things that come with that.
If you are really concerned, wait another 4 months (a total of 6 months) and have an antibody test - cheap and quick results). IF you show positive for that then you would need to follow up with an HVC RNA PCR test (expensive and takes longer).
The Antibody test only shows that you were exposed and, once it is positive, you will always be positive BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE HEPC.
The RNA PCR test measures the virus count in your blood. AND IF IT COMES BACK NEGATIVE YOU DO NOT HAVE HEPC, even IF you were positive for the antibody test.
If you are really concerned, and can afford to pay for the RNA PCR test and want to have it done, now is okay, as the viral load usually is measurable and 3 - 6 weeks.
As for your symptoms, you might want to check an STD Forum., but best bet is talk to your doctor.
IF you find that you do have hepc, this is a great Forum for information.
Good Luck. Pat
If you had hep c you would likely have zero symptoms at this time. Hep c takes years to do its damage and works slowly in silence. By the time you had any symptoms the disease would have been injuring your liver for decades.
However that being said hep c is spread by blood to blood contact. As that did not occur your risk is very low from the situation you have described.
If at some time in your life you do get hep c there are new medicines recently available with high cure rates and the majority of patients reporting minimal side effects. The treatment is generally 12 weeks. So even if you do get hep c you can now easily be cured so either way you have nothing to worry about.
In the future practice safe sex and you won't have to worry about anything in that regard.
However that being said hep c is spread by blood to blood contact. As that did not occur your risk is very low from the situation you have described.
If at some time in your life you do get hep c there are new medicines recently available with high cure rates and the majority of patients reporting minimal side effects. The treatment is generally 12 weeks. So even if you do get hep c you can now easily be cured so either way you have nothing to worry about.
In the future practice safe sex and you won't have to worry about anything in that regard.
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