7 months ago I had intercourse with an ex girlfriend. IT was unprotected. I went through many months of stress because of this. I had all of these irrational thoughts afterwards such as I got her pregnant (didn't happen), I had an STD (tested negative) and that I had HIV (tested negative). I was stressed all the time. I've been turning the corner as of late. I started an exercise regime and all. I've dropped 17 good pounds in 8 weeks. Now I'm having an irrational thought again. What if I have HEPATITIS. I went and got tested for HEP B and it came back that I'm immune. Thankfully I had the vaccination in High School. But what about HEP C? I know the CDC says it's unlikely, is that true? Would I have any symptoms 7 months after the fact? The thing that worries me is that I had a really pale bowel movement last night. Could that mean I have it? Please help. I have a doctors appointment on Saturday morning. I'm going to get tested. Could someone please talk me through this. Thanks

JOHN

Could anyone help. THANBEY? Please.

7 months ago I had intercourse with an ex girlfriend. IT was unprotected. I went through many months of stress because of this. I had all of these irrational thoughts afterwards such as I got her pregnant (didn't happen), I had an STD (tested negative) and that I had HIV (tested negative). I was stressed all the time. I've been turning the corner as of late. I started an exercise regime and all. I've dropped 17 good pounds in 8 weeks. Now I'm having an irrational thought again. What if I have HEPATITIS. I went and got tested for HEP B and it came back that I'm immune. Thankfully I had the vaccination in High School. But what about HEP C? I know the CDC says it's unlikely, is that true? Would I have any symptoms 7 months after the fact? The thing that worries me is that I had a really pale bowel movement last night. Could that mean I have it? Please help. I have a doctors appointment on Saturday morning. I'm going to get tested. Could someone please talk me through this. Thanks

JOHN

Sounds to me as though you are doing exactly what I would advise: see your doctor and get tested so you know. You have not revealed any high risk behavior for hepatitis c, so I hope that is some comfort to you.

Beyond that, a counsellor might help you sort out the irrational thoughts you have and the behavior that has caused you such distress. Anxiety of this magnatude (losing weight and the panic) is not healthy and , alone, can cause physical symptoms.

I hope this helps,

thanbey