Well im not really sure how all this goes i have never joined anything like this before, but i figured it would help to go somewhere. I found out i had Hep C back in march of 07. But was in no place to try and get treatment then. but i got married in may of 07 and moved out here to yuma on the marine base with my husband and got insurance. So now here i am after i had my son fixin to start treatment and not knowing what to expect. I have gone to the class but that doesnt help much. Thats just a teacher telling you what could happen. I think i need to hear some input from people who have been there or are there now. and i will apologize in advanced i am still very bitter about all this...My case was just the wrong tattoo shop. And here i am a few yrs later trying to raise my kids and be a good wife while going thru this crap too. but any advice would help thanks.

I'm not sure how long I had mine and I'm not sure how I got it. I never had a transfusion or shot up illegal drugs. I drank when I was in my 20-30's, so I am praying I didn't have it back then. I am now 53. I did have some surgeries for cancer in the year 2000. My doc also said I could have got it from one of those piercing guns when I was young and got my ears pierced. He said back then, they didn't sterilize. Interesting about the ear piercing gun. I did have the biopsy and I have early stage fibrosis. So I am guessing I may have had this for awhile. I have a doctor appt in July. Like you, I am bitter also. And I am very nervous about all of this. I have been leading a good life for years and been through cancer, so I am at the end of my rope. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in your feelings. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers.

Hi again Raven - I responded to your kind welcome to my introduction as new to this site. Again I so understand the shock of this news - it is normal especially with 2 children and no clue you had this.

As I said the more information you can gather the more comfortable you will feel. The most important thing I found is that you VERY carefully select your doctor - make sure you have good honest relationship as this is critical...you will be together for a long time - you should be able to ask any questions you have.

Let me know when you find out what Genotype you are and your VL - hardest part for me was the waiting and waiting...seems to be very long process.

I dx in 7-07 and started tx in 11-07 - have 4 mos left so can help with some of your ?'s dear...I will gladly walk through this journey with you and be there anytime you need a friend. I found that having a site where you can discuss these personal feelings other than to family/friends has had a positive impact on me which has carried me thru tx with laughter and positive attitudes that surprise everyone!

See ya ain't only one that writes books (I tend to ramble a bit lol).

Here is a link to a wonderful ? & Answer basics for HepC that will help - also a sample ltr that I used to help explain what my family/friends could expect while I was on tx...hope this helps somewhat.

Thought this might be informative-can't take credit-all gathered from friends: I saved on word and pass on to new friends with HepC!

The Combo Survival Guide from A to Z(intro)
http://www.hepcsurvivalguide.org/
Side Effect Hints

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I know there are tons more..but helped me & alot of newbies I've met and luv!

Bless ya and give those precious babies kisses & hugs for me ok?

zozo

Hi Glo53 - please see reply below to Raven301...the same goes out to you dear...

This is very hard news to deal with but trust me can be managed and having a site with others who share the same illness makes all the difference in the world. As a newbie you can learn from others who have been on tx and gone thru all the phases. Then you can assist other newbies that come on - I've found that to be a comfort.

I'm a very positive and absobultely silly fun loving kinda gal who handles stress with laughter and try to share and make others laugh when having a bad day. I also have Stage 1 Fibrosis at biopsosy and have had HepC for 30 yrs - I also drank in early yrs so sounds like we were both lucky were didn't have more liver damage.

Let me know how test come out at doctor and maybe I can help. If you haven't already been maybe reading some of the links I gave to Raven will help you with ?'s to ask him.

God bless dear.....xoxo

Oh forgot to say congratulation with winning your battle with cancer in 2000....it is such a shame that now you have to deal with this dragon...sounds like you have a lot of inner strength so hopefully once shock wears off you will stand tall and do what I and friends call 'slay the dragon'...xoxo

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Hi....I'm not sure if I actually beat the cancer because last week, my pap test came back abnormal again. So I have that to deal with, plus the hep c. I am really at the end of my rope. Has anyone went to an opthamologist while they were treating their hep c? I am suppose to go to one every 8 weeks. Oh yeah, by the way...I also have early stage glaucoma. And I can't even have a beer to ease all this stress! luvstofish...I am trying to stay upbeat, but this last result I got back about the pap test is really testing me! thanks so much for your help. Raven...I have been reading your posts. This site is so wonderful.

Hey guys, i didnt even notice i had a reply here..been hectic this week. My 2 month old has already started teething!! It sucks and i have has a migrane since yesterday. but my type is 1A and i think she told me my vl was 3 mil. if thats the vl im not really sure. and as for a doctor it sucks cause i dont think i get to chose cause when we go home i will be on government help. So who knows. but thanks for caring i really appreciate it. and i will kepp in touch. ttyl