I am 46, female, was diagnosed with hepatitis C 9 years ago & have probably had it for 24 years. I'm genotype 1a. Biopsies have shown mild disease and I've finally been offered treatment - combination therapy of pegylated interferon & ribarvirin.
I start on tuesday 4/9/07 and this will be my record of treatment.
I work full time in mental health services & live with my husband. I want to be able to show anyone thinking of embarking on the treatment what it may be like & what kind of impact it can have on your life. This is what I wanted to know. I struggled to find positive accounts so this is mine - including what is ok and what is not.
I've prepared for my treatment by having a holiday abroad before I start so I won't travel abroad whilst on treatment and getting some other things done. I haven't drunk alcohol since my diagnosis. I have told my boss (a friend) and our staff care section at work about the treatment so they are prepared if I need support or am off sick (though I won't be off if I can help it). Apart from that just my husband & sister & some friends who also have hepatitis C know. I don't want to define myself by my diagnosis so apart from stigma & not wanting to worry people that's why I keep it to myself.
So here goes . . .
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Great work.
I had swollen stomach and severe ribs pain plus vomiting last year, so I went to the hospital and was diagnosed for HEPATITIS B. I was given drugs to relieve the pain and to reduce the viral load, the medicine work a little but the pain got worse after sometime, until I saw a lady’s medical recommendation about Dr. Iyabiye. I reached out to the doctor for help hence I was told it has no hospital cure. I got cured after taking his medication for one month, I went for test 3 times and they all confirmed me free to hepatitis. Doctor’s contact: iyabiyehealinghome@gmail.com / call: +234-815-857-7300.
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