Welcome to the forum. Make yourself at home and like Jill and Tig said, if you have any questions then just ask. When I first joined Jan 2014, I didn't know much about Hep C other than that I had it. It was suggested to me to get educated about the disease and the treatment for it. I did just that as a result of being an active member on this forum asking a lot of questions and I'm glad I did. It has enabled me to get the most out of the treatment with less side effects, understand what's going on with my body and to be my own best advocate when dealing with a mistake-prone healthcare system. I'd like to pass that suggestion on to you.
Are you currently seeing a gastroenterologist or hepatologist, and do you have a plan for getting started with Hep C treatment?
Cinnamon Girl said
Nov 28, 2015
Hi Stone, welcome from me too!
Please feel free to browse, you`ll find plenty of useful information around the forum. We`re a very friendly group so don`t hesitate to ask any questions you have and we`ll do our best to help.
Note also that we have a `Search` box at the top of every page if you`re looking for some specific information. Just type in a key word or two and a list of previous discussions on the subject will come up.
Looking forward to hearing more about your situation, I`m glad you found us.
Tig said
Nov 28, 2015
Hello Stone and welcome to the forum! You have found a place with a lot of information and caring individuals. Others will be along to welcome you too.
In the meantime, tell us a little more about yourself. Things like genotype, any previous treatment and test results (Biopsy or fibrosis stage, ALT/AST and viral load) are helpful when replying. Here's a link to some information here on the forum. It can help explain our terminology and show you how to set up your signature line, if you would care to do that. Feel free to look around and ask any questions that come to mind. I'm glad you're here!
Hi Lorna.
Welcome to the forum. Make yourself at home and like Jill and Tig said, if you have any questions then just ask. When I first joined Jan 2014, I didn't know much about Hep C other than that I had it. It was suggested to me to get educated about the disease and the treatment for it. I did just that as a result of being an active member on this forum asking a lot of questions and I'm glad I did. It has enabled me to get the most out of the treatment with less side effects, understand what's going on with my body and to be my own best advocate when dealing with a mistake-prone healthcare system. I'd like to pass that suggestion on to you.
Are you currently seeing a gastroenterologist or hepatologist, and do you have a plan for getting started with Hep C treatment?
Hi Stone, welcome from me too!
Please feel free to browse, you`ll find plenty of useful information around the forum. We`re a very friendly group so don`t hesitate to ask any questions you have and we`ll do our best to help.
Note also that we have a `Search` box at the top of every page if you`re looking for some specific information. Just type in a key word or two and a list of previous discussions on the subject will come up.
Looking forward to hearing more about your situation, I`m glad you found us.
Hello Stone and welcome to the forum! You have found a place with a lot of information and caring individuals. Others will be along to welcome you too.
In the meantime, tell us a little more about yourself. Things like genotype, any previous treatment and test results (Biopsy or fibrosis stage, ALT/AST and viral load) are helpful when replying. Here's a link to some information here on the forum. It can help explain our terminology and show you how to set up your signature line, if you would care to do that. Feel free to look around and ask any questions that come to mind. I'm glad you're here!
http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t58862021/forum-abbreviations-link-and-help-with-creating-your-signatu/
hello I'm new here. I'm 51 have had hep c for 20 yrs or thereabout, I am looking forwar to browsing and finding helpful information
nice ro meet you