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Old 07-12-2003, 01:53 PM   #1
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I recently had labs run on my first visit to a Rheumie and discovered I had antibodies to Hep C. They gave me the news over the phone. I don't see anyone concerning this until early August. I did have a blood transfusion in l967 which could easily be suspect. For several years now I have carried a Dx of chronic fatigue and Fibromyalgia.

Have been trying to get and read all the information I can while waiting to see a gastro doctor.

Thirty six years is a long time to be carrying this type of virus if indeed I do have it. However this could explain some of the odd symptoms I have had over the years that didn't seem fit in with Fibromyalgia or much of anything else.

I have been reading through some books I found which have given me a lot of good information. No matter how good a book is, they do not compare to human contact.

Just wanted to drop in. Say Hi, and introduce myself

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There is a lot here to read through, so it should keep you busy until you see your doctor. Even at thirty six years of infection, you will probably live a long life and die of something unrelated (be sure to fasten your seatbelt!)

Do not drink alcohol at all or smoke. Do not allow yourself to be exposed to chemicals, indoor air pollution (second hand smoke, for example). Manage your stress, weight (it makes a difference) and your energy levels and you will be in a much better position to leverage your options to your advantage.

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Hi, you're not alone. Many of us had had Hep C for alot of years and are just now discovering that most of the medical problems we have had through the years are Hep C related. I have had it for maybe 25 years & have had alot of symtoms of it without knowing I had Hep c but it all comes clear now. I found out in 1998 about my Hep C. You will be fine. Think about doing treatment if you can. I am on Pegatron (shot #3 tonight). Get as many tests as you can. Find out what genotype you are. Find out about this disease but form your own opinions and sift throught the truths. good luck on your quest. Cindy

 
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hi alice
and a warm welcome to the board.i've got it 20+, contracted in /82 and looking back i can recall some symptoms i don't know if it was due to the transfusion with the tainted blood i was given.but strongly suspect it.
keep the faith bless you......mj

 
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Welcome Alice. How charming that they delivered the news to you over the phone. Geez, what if it was a nosy neighbor they talked to instead of you personally.

I have to wonder if your CFS and fibromyalgia is caused from the HCV virus. They symtoms can certainly be the same and I know a lot of Hep C patients with those 2 diseases. They always seem to go hand in hand and are viral in nature. Hmmmmmmm

Anyway, glad you found your way here. People on this board have become my friends and my biggest cheerleaders. I haven't told a lot of people I have this and the people here understand a heck of a lot more about this disease and its issues than others.

I thank God that I have this group! Hope to hear more from you.

Jeannie

 
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