[cooldep]

Hello, yes I'm also one of those people that have Hep-C. I don't think it ever matters where or why someone got it, just know that ANYONE can get it. Like most forms of Hep it is a contagious disease. I've had it officially now for about 7-8 years and while I have not had any bad problems its always in my mind. My test numbers stay low, really undetectable but its there. So please anyone who can, have a blood test next time they see their Dr. Get plenty of rest and eat well.
God Bless & Good Luck,,,
Paul

[$teve]

Nice one Paul....well said.........it costs nothing but your time.

[cooldep]

Thank you Steve, I have used and enjoyed "Tech Support Guy Forums" for years and really loved the sight. When I received this months newsletter I read about the sad passing of "Marlene" and was quite touched by the out pouring of love. I never new about the bottom of the forums web page (DUH), and this excellent section "Announcements". This is a classy thing to do and makes me feel more than ever before that I belong to a family here.
Thank You again Steve and a BIG thanks to "TECH SUPPORT GUY".
~Paul (Cooldep)

[grandma77]

Early detection is the key...it can be brought under control...thanks for this thread Steve...hopefully it will help many to get tested and live longer lives.

[zoso420g]

Thanks for spreading the word,I also suffer from the silent killer and I do feel more should be done to spread the Word

ZoSo420G

[SmokinHope]

Hello, I think it is great you have brought this up in this community. Hep C is very real and very misunderstood. I was diagnosed in 1995. In 2000 I underwent 48 wks of Rebetron treatment. I am clear now for 7 yrs. I know I was very lucky as I am genotype 1 which is a very hard to treat group. My only complaint is I lost all my hair. I already had alopecia and suffered Thyroid problems so this was the final straw for my hair. It never came back. Now I wear a medical wig all the time. For me this has been almost as hard as dealing with the disease itself. It is very hard for a woman to lose her hair. I tell you the most important need to hep C patients is a very strong support group through understanding family and friends. I am so lucky my husband loves me as much as he does. My hair loss bothers me but not him. He's the best and so are you for starting this thread. Keep up the battle, lets slay this dragon.

[$teve]

Well done Sheila for making it through the treatment and coming out the other side with the tag: SVR
They dont like to call it a cure but a "SUSTAINED VIROLOGICAL RESPONSE" is good enough!
Im half way through my treatment and things are looking very promising, not feeling too bad either, its surprising how this fantastic body we have learns to adjust and cope with things we throw at it!
Thanks everyone for the imput and comments.....keep them coming.

Stay well all!

[skyhigh007]

I got B

[$teve]

Originally Posted by skyhigh007

I got B

Ill swap you a C for a B

Seriously, I hope your doing ok and managing the disease......I have put together a 20 page fact sheet for anyone with HCV ....managing side effects of treatment, correct diet etc...but mostly its pertinent to B as well.
Anyone PM me and ill email you a copy.

[$teve]

16 weeks to go and counting, undetectable @ 24 weeks so im able to poison my body for the rest of the course.
Strange feeling really......."Why arent you dancing with joy?" asked her indoors......inside I am but you have to also realise that its the LONG HAUL!
Still feeling good basically, sides are only annoying split skin around the ears and the.....ermm.......love spuds! ....weight loss, sleep deprivation........shagged out feelings......oh its a blast lol.

Its not a nice thing to have to go through but its do-able

[grandma77]

My friend still has 4 months left out of his 12. He was given meds that have lifted his spirits so he is handling things a lot better now. This is his second round of treatment. Sure hope he goes into remission this time for good.

My son in law has been in remission for three years and doing quite well.

[idar]

My daughter has been in remission for 3 years. She is doing very well. At least as far as the Hep C goes.................

[LilyNBlue]

My mom's suffered from a rarer, resistant strain/type of Hep C for many years. Unfortunately, taking treaments has not helped her... But I'm so glad to see threads such as this, to bring awareness to people who don't know about it. What a wonderful place is TSG!

[greetings2u]

Hi Steve. Can I copy (Hepatitis C awareness, please take a look) by $teve

to my web site and spred the word. I have a section called people helping people.
Glad you found it. Best Wishes, Susan

[chopperman]

Steve , I thank you for making hep-C announced here as I'm still battling it after 10+ years. I've been on studies and experimental trials and still can't get rid of it,but my numbers are a lot better.One thing I can say is never give up there will be a drug to cure it some day.The last treatment I had was with Pegisist and Ribavirin (spelling ?) 2 years ago when I went down hill fast , that's when they discovered I have diabetes also , that's when they took me off treatments. I'll probably take treatments again in 2010 or 2012, as I'm also a non-responder. I have a few friends with hep-C and one who got a new liver at University of Nebraska in Omaha where I go. Some of my friends are free and some are like me, I still have a glimmer of light in my eyes and have a lot to live for as I'm only 56 right now. I love life and all of you. Thanks Stan