Tonight I was able to spend some precious time with my favorite girl in the world, and I thank God for the opportunity. Tonight was also filled with some reason for concern however. I have learned that my grandmother's condition (hepititus C) is reaching a critical stage (she wakes up every morning with blood coming out of her mouth). For those that don't know Hepititus is a disease contracted by my grandmother through a blood transfusion that took place over 25 years ago. It causes the liver to shrivel up and stop functioning...usually alchoholics have this problem, but my grandmother hasn't drank a day in her life. I am saddended furthermore by the news that she is refusing a liver transplant due to the very high risk that she would be killed by the operation (I don't think I blame her). She has decided to just ride it out without surgery. Obviously her family (two daughters, two sons) are deeply concerned. My mother not only has that to worry about but she also is in the midst of some health related problems. My mother developed growths on her neck and underwent a biopsy today to find out whether or not it is cancerous--she gets her test results back just 3 days prior to Christmas. I ask for those Christian friends of mine to keep both my mother and my grandmother in prayer (you are in my prayers as well). I ask God to hold close my grandmother in comfort and assurance of salvation, and I ask God to bring my mother and family closer to God as a result of these events. May whatever takes place bring glory to God.
the great physician is indeed my God.
Posted by jeremy stock at December 7, 2000 01:26 AMMy dad has hepititus c. he got it when he was younger by shooting up drugs with a bad needle.the doctors expect him to live 6 more months.my mom and dad split up when i was 11,and he went to georgia .5 days ago my grandma went and got him cause he couldn't work.so this is the first time i've seen my dad in 4 years.please e-mail me i need to talk to someone who nows more about whats goin on. Thanks
Posted by: Amber Starr at May 24, 2002 03:30 PMi was reading your comments, and i was wondering if someone could talk to me more about hep c. i am 26/f and i was just diagnosed w/ hep c, they say i've had it for 12 years, i have become very ill from it. the doctors arn't saying much, i have to go liver specialist. they tell me i won't survive the treatment. i am having a hard time finding out info, is it always fatal? can someone please talk to me, my email is SeptemberRayne25@hotmail.com
thank you,debbra
I just found out that my boss (and she is a very good friend) was diagnosed with HepC. She said that she has had it for at least 13 years. She got it a while back when she was into some bad things at a much younger age. I am scared. I don't know what to expect. And I don't know what to say to her. If anyone has some comments about my story, please-please e-mail me.
asubound_ans@yahoo.com
-amanda
I am 16 and my very good friend's father has hepitius c. How easy is it for him to have the disease after living in the same house for so long and if he is sexually active, can his partner contract it? I am not sure if his father had it before or after he was born, does it make a difference, thanks for your help, sincerely
Courtney Cardenas
IVE HAD HEP C FOR 30 YRS. THE FIRST THING U HAVE 2 DO IS NO ALCOHOL. THEN THERE IS A TREATMENT BUT A VERY EXPENSIVE ONE IF U R NOT INSURED.FOR THIS CONDITION. RIGHT NOW IM ON MY 3RD MONTH WITH LITTLE RESULTS.AT THE END OF 3 MONTHS IF THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT IMPROVMENT I WILL STOP TREATMENT BECAUSE THIS DRUG IS VERY POWERFUL.WITH THE RIGHT GENO TYPE THERE IS A 60% CHANCE OF TOTAL RECOVERY . WITH A TRANSPLANT THE HEP USUALLY COMES BACK IN ABOUT 6 MOS. I GOT MINE IN VIETNAM 1969 from tainted blood thx ray
Posted by: RAY FRISTROM at January 6, 2004 09:32 PMeveryone seeems to think that hep is a death sentence it can be.the key is prolonging your life.diet,nutrition,limiting partying,and never giving up.feel tired ? rest!!!!iwas diagnosed 5 years ago they believe it's been in my system 25+ years.i've changed my life completely diet is key.as americans we're terrible at polluting our systems with the foods we eat.2 years ago i was vomiting/passing blood.weighed about 128.180 is my ideal weight.they said i had 6 months to live and recomended hospice.i told them to kiss my ass.i have a beautiful daughter that i'm going to see through high school.information is important.i'm not in remission. have found ways around the sideaffects.organic treatment has changed my life.folic acid,immune system foods,low fat diet ect...more than anything positive thinking.this is the fight of your life.the one time you can fight and not go to jail.remember by their books i should have been dead 2 years ago.FOREVER FOWARD
to my fellow heps.don't be a sissy FIGHT IT.
allen helmanson
Posted by: allen at April 26, 2004 07:47 AMI am 61 yrs. old have had hep c 30+yrs stage 3 Geno Type 1A advanced liver cirrosis..Have taken peg-lated interferon 11 months Alpa Interferon 11 months non responder both cases..on Transplant list meld score of 13 currently only taking Lasix for fluid retention 120 mgs.I have been toying with the idea of Chinese herbs or Acupucture any one have any experience with these? ant thoughts ?? Thanks
Posted by: PAUL at August 5, 2004 05:51 AMI am 51 and have been diagosed with Hep c, genotype 1a. Probably got it when I was 19 or 20. Have not done any treatment yet. Have been putting it off due to personal obligations. I feel totally alone. Single gal, kids are still dependent on me. Can't afford to take the time to possibly get well.
Posted by: Chris at August 18, 2004 12:24 PMI am 51 and have been diagosed with Hep c, genotype 1a. Probably got it when I was 19 or 20. Have not done any treatment yet. Have been putting it off due to personal obligations. I feel totally alone. Single gal, kids are still dependent on me. Can't afford to take the time to possibly get well.
Posted by: Chris at August 18, 2004 12:25 PMI could use an e-mail friend. I live in Grand Rapids, MI. cgilliam@keyplastics.com
Posted by: Chris at August 18, 2004 12:29 PMHI!! JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW IF YOU NEED A FRIEND TO EMAIL I AM HERE. MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY FROM HEP.C. WE TOOK CARE OF HIM AT HOME. NOW THE MOTHER OF MY GRANDCHILDREN HAS IT.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BRING YOU ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY. DEB