My boyfriend is doing time in a federal prison, and has been told he has hepatitis b & c. He was told he was a carrier for hepatitis B in 1998 but now he has it. He has 3 more yrs to go before his release is there anything that can be done while in prison. And how bad can it get before he gets out. He is a health nut so he eats healthy.
Thanks

Dr. Cecil would be a good place to get information regarding your question.

thanks for the info, but where do I find DR Cecil at. Never heard of him. Thanks again

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thanbey
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[This message has been edited by thanbey (edited 04-02-2003).]

Contact me through the website below and I will refer you to a Group working specifically on Prison issues.

Dr. Cecil does not work in the prison system. He formerly worked in the VA system.

Hepatitis C is a disease measured in years, not months or weeks. It takes a long time to develop. Most people, especially those who take care of themselves, will not progress to cirrhosis and death or ever need a transplant. Most patients (90%+) die of other causes, not hepatitis C.
He needs to know that he should not smoke (anything) as this has shown to be a factor in scarring of the liver.

He should not drink alcohol at all, especially the stuff they brew in the prison. This is the enemy of liver disease. Not a drop, EVER.

If he already eats well and exercises regularly, this is associated with less problems.

Also, treatment occasionally ifs given in the prison sytem. I must tell you that this is a brutal experience for the inmate. Prisons are not set up to offer the medical, emotional or social support that a patient needs during treatment. They do NOT manage any side effects and monitoring is done by paraprofessionals who know nothing about hepatitis C and really do n0ot care.

If your boyfriend has alcohol or substance abuse issues, these should be concentrated upon if programs are offered. If he is allowed conjugal visits, you should know that condom should be used.

You should also be tested.

I hope this helps,

thanbey
www.hcop.org (http://www.hcop.org)

thanbey
www.hcop.org (http://www.hcop.org)

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www.hcop.org (http://www.hcop.org)
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Contact me through the website below and I will refer you to a Group working specifically on Prison issues.

Dr. Cecil does not work in the prison system. He formerly worked in the VA system.

Hepatitis C is a disease measured in years, not months or weeks. It takes a long time to develop. Most people, especially those who take care of themselves, will not progress to cirrhosis and death or ever need a transplant. Most patients (90%+) die of other causes, not hepatitis C.
He needs to know that he should not smoke (anything) as this has shown to be a factor in scarring of the liver.

He should not drink alcohol at all, especially the stuff they brew in the prison. This is the enemy of liver disease. Not a drop, EVER.

If he already eats well and exercises regularly, this is associated with less problems.

Also, treatment occasionally ifs given in the prison sytem. I must tell you that this is a brutal experience for the inmate. Prisons are not set up to offer the medical, emotional or social support that a patient needs during treatment. They do NOT manage any side effects and monitoring is done by paraprofessionals who know nothing about hepatitis C and really do n0ot care.

If your boyfriend has alcohol or substance abuse issues, these should be concentrated upon if programs are offered. If he is allowed conjugal visits, you should know that condom should be used.

You should also be tested.

I hope this helps,

thanbey
www.hcop.org (http://www.hcop.org)

thanbey
www.hcop.org (http://www.hcop.org)

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www.hcop.org (http://www.hcop.org)
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luckly he does not drink that poison they make in prison and he does not smoke anything. And federal prison don't have conjugal visits so I hope I don't need to be tested. But I will cause I should get the vaccine for hepatitis B to be safe.
Yes your info has helped out alot!! And I thank you for your time!!!