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Fatigue help please!!
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Hi all, My fatigue is increasing to the point that some days I can barely do anything. I'm hoping to do the newer dual treatments when they are approved in 2014 but until then, I'd like to continue with my life. What do you all do to help with fatigue symptoms? Laying on the bed all day doesn't seem to be a...
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Low platelets
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Anyone here ever have experience with this? I'm not taking interferon trearment, but platelets are dropping... Also red pin dots on shins. ankles, recurring small bruises... I will see a hepatologist in a couple weeks, but I'm curious to know if anyone else has ever dealt with this... Thanks. Lida -...
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Family help
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Hey so I hope I'm posting in the right spot but anyway I don't know anything on my condition. Tomorrow is my very first Dr appointment after learning on Thursday I tested positive for hep c. Who knows, it could just be the antibodies! The reason why I'm posting is because my mom took the news well when I tol...
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The Hepatitis-Fibromyalgia Connection
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The Hepatitis-Fibromyalgia ConnectionExcerpt from article..."Fibromyalgia and chronic hepatitis C infection share many clinical features including prominent somatic complaints such as musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. In fact, some medical experts believe that the symptoms and p...
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Hi Kiddies
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Hi everyone. Just back from my latest endoscopy, not brill. My little trio of Varices have grown and now need propanodol treatment, how jolly. I have also developed Portal Gastoprophy and have Duodenitis with some erosion, this Virus has some way of making itself at home when let off the leash! No mor...
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Are you allowed to work at a hospital with HCV?
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After being off work for about 2 3/4 years other than a few temp assignments, I was finally offered a full-time position today, contigent upon passing a physical/drug test.  The only thing is, it's at a hospital.  Does anyone know how cool they are about that? I live in Illinois. I...
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liver inflamation what does it feel like
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Hello everyone Im new to this forum.I had ultra sound done 2 months ago on my liver.He said he did not see much inflamation.But for the last 8 mos I have been feeling this swelling or really full feeling on boyh side of abdomen.It has been on both sides of my stomach and in my back.The feeling is so weird I ca...
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Hep C Itching! (non-treatment problem)
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Hoping for some suggestions on dealing with pervasive itching I had prior to treatment and, again, post-treatment as the medication failed. My enzymes and viral load are very high. I get itching, worse at night, where I am scratching incessantly and causing lesions on my skin. There is no rash an...
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why do some cirrhotic develop Dupuytren's contractures
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Hi all, I feel like a deserter for not doing the Tx with all of you , but sometimes ya got to go with your gut, and the labs, too. I noticed some areas in my left palm that look callous. And also a small area on underside of finger. Well, it appears it may be Dupuytren's disease which can cause contracture of fi...
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stigma and depression?
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I'm a 27 year old woman who found out I had hep c when I was 18 years old. I was only with one man at the time and no drugs. 1 belly button ring. I also have a uncle with hep c. I did not know this until after I had it and I used his razors when I was younger. I didnt know any better.. I'm not blaming anyone but when you...
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Seasonal flu – why you definitely need to get vaccinated if you have hepatitis C
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Seasonal flu - why you definitely need to get vaccinated if you have hepatitis CBrand new research by the Health Protection Agency and by Health protection Scotland has shown that people with chronic liver disease are much, much more likely to develop severe complications if they get flu.Full arti...
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HCV and Gallstones - Risk and Prevention
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"Considering the clinical proof that people with chronic Hepatitis C are at a greater risk for developing gallbladder disease, those harboring this virus are strongly encouraged to practice gallstone prevention. Diet modification is the primary method to prevent gallstones from develo...
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Need positive stories on telling possible partners about hcv
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My past 2 serious boyfriends I told I had hep c and they loved me anyway. My ex was a nut job so I left. Now for some reason I cannot open up to anyone because I Dont want to have to tell them I have hep c. Can anyone tell me any good stories or have any positive words for this problem? I've had a couple guys tha...
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Is biopsy necessary for all HEP C patients?
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My doctor wants to do a biopsy, and I am not sure why all doctors want to do biopsy. Is it going to hurt my liver? I have been putting it off for a while, please advise. My liver enzyme are back to normal and my viral load have gone down alot. Thanks. Nancy
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Is transmission through kissing bite possible?
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Hello. Sorry for my english. My friend has Hep-C. Recenty he told me that some girl(he had had sex with) had bitten his lips while having sex. Is transmission possible in such case? I have seen a lot of information about necessity to have "calm" sex and that Hep-C infected persons should avo...
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