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Posted 1/6/2013 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hep C was unknown in the 60s. So was HIV and other diseases.
Posted 1/6/2013 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
tooth brushes

There wasn't a test for Hep C until 1992-3
Posted 1/6/2013 9:04 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah I think everyone should be tested come to think of it.
Women are told to come for a smear test every three years so why can't they do blood tests at the same time, and also bring men in for testicular cancer checks and test their blood for diseases too. I suppose it all boils down to cost really.

Its scary how many ways you guys have listed that these viruses can be transmitted. Another one is possibly knife crime, being stabbed with a dirty knife although again probably rare.

I remember a few years ago in a town I used to live some young children found a needle outside and brought it into the house and started to play doctors and nurses with it. One of their parents saw it and immediately took it off them and had to bring them to hospital to get checked. I can't imagine how scary that would have been.
Posted 1/6/2013 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Regarding the children and the used needle, nothing would have shown up that quickly...if the mom took them to the hospital that same day.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 1/6/2013 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
True but that's what it had said in the newspaper. Its probable that the docs sent them away and told them to come back in a few weeks or months. They probably did check their hands and arms etc to see if they had pricked themselves.
Posted 1/7/2013 8:53 AM (GMT 0)
Well I'm calling the midwife later to ask about my blood tests and although I went to bed early last night I hardly slept so I'm really tired right now. I am trying my best not to worry but I'm sure everyone here knows what its like trying to stay positive. I've got my docs appointment on Thursday and my midwife appointment on Friday. Really nervous about this.

Btw I remember I showed my midwife the angioma around my left ankle on my first midwife appointment when I was 6 weeks pregnant and she didnt seem bothered about it. Would it be possible for me to take a picture of it and email it to one of you guys for your opinion? I know you are not doctors but I think it might be a good thing to do?
Posted 1/7/2013 10:45 AM (GMT 0)
 Sorry , I cant help with the pic but I must say I find the notion of a midwife amusing . I propose we the males of the US get together and make a law where we can have prewifes , midwifes and just plain ole wifes . This way when we annoy the heck outta ........ Well there's two more we can always go visit with . Hmmmmm .... Yeah that's the ticket !!!

 A. Ziffle  

Posted 1/7/2013 10:56 AM (GMT 0)
Just calling her to clarify what the blood tests were for and results were thats it really.
Yeah having a midwife is strange even to me as I never needed one before lol.
Haven't made it out of bed today yet and its almost noon, just lying here with my wee one kicking away at me and although I'm enjoying the feeling I'm worried about everything too. Haven't spoken to the midwife yet, will call in a few hours as she will have more time to talk later.
Since starting this thread I've discovered a flat circle of blood underneath my skin on my shoulder. No idea what that is but its really noticeable.
Posted 1/7/2013 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Ziff,
In your world, a midwife is known as a veterinarian.
Posted 1/7/2013 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
Huh?
Posted 1/7/2013 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Well, you see, Ziff is a pig and David....oh, nevermind.
Posted 1/7/2013 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Most of you guys can't handle the one wife you have, what would you do with 3? smilewinkgrin

 

Posted 1/7/2013 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
:-( anyway I didn't pluck up the courage to call her today :-( I'm so upset with myself for that. Well tomorrow is a new day and I have to get motivated.
Posted 1/8/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
According to an old girlfriend, all men are pigs...
Posted 1/8/2013 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
 Yep smhair !!!!
Posted 1/8/2013 9:47 AM (GMT 0)
Im so depressed right now I fear the worst, I've never been as worried about anything in my life as I have about all this. Its really getting me down. I have it in my head that I'm going to get a positive result for either hep b or c.
Posted 1/8/2013 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
Just spoke to the midwife, hepatitis B result came back negative :-)

Right looks like yellowness on my face is getting a bit worse though. During a conversation with my mum she mentioned that I had been in hospital as a baby with kidney problems and thinking back I've had quite a few kidney infections over the years. The midwife told me to call the maternity helpline. I called them and they asked if I could see my GP. And at the end of the conversation I mentioned the angiomas on my left ankle. She asked if I had varicose vein down that leg and I said yes but not on the other leg. She said that that was normal for people with varicose veins.

So in a way I'm relieved but I still need tested for other hepatitis and they want to see if my kidneys are ok.
Posted 1/8/2013 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
You do understand that being diagnosed with this disease isn't a automatic death sentence unless you make it that way . Nothing is a given in life . People die everyday unexpectedly from accidents and totally unrelated illnesses with or without this disease . Yes , be concerned , But no need for going to irrational extremes . Get off the internet go outside if applicable and get hold of yourself . Find something to fill in the void you have that is allowing this issue to ruin your life . You are obsessing about something that you have no control over or possibly don't even have .
Should you find out you do have a positive result , You move on . Think about what your saying and look at the evidence or testimonials of us who are surviving and survived for many years without a hiccup . I can hopefully assure you of one thing . If you walk through this experience no matter the result with a positive can do attitude your life will change . The way you look at your everyday surroundings will take on a different meaning , Sometimes we as humans need to be taken down a notch to realize just how beautiful our world and life can be .

A. Ziffle

Post Edited By Moderator (hep93) : 1/8/2013 2:08:24 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/8/2013 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
I understand what you are saying but it doesn't change the way that I feel inside. All sorts of thoughts and feelings are going through me and being pregnant I believe has made this a lot lot worse. I'm a first time mother, I'm scared for my baby and my fiancé. I don't think I've managed to stop crying for more than 5 minutes at a time, in about 8 weeks ill have a new baby and I'm an emotional wreck most of the time these days.
The last thing I want is to offend or hurt anyone as I don't set out to do so. If something is wrong with my liver or kidneys then hopefully in time I will be able to learn how to pick myself up and move on but for now I just need to get my head together enough so I can get out of bed in the morning. I was always a happy person who looked on the bright side but ever since finding out I'm going to be a mum I've become a shadow that's my fiance's words not mine.

Well I'm going out on my bike now, something I haven't done in a long time.
Posted 1/8/2013 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
WNH,

You need to be very alert to depression symptoms..not for liver or kidney reason, but becasue you are so emotional before the birth, are you at greater risk for post partum depression. Talk to you doc, prepare youself.

All those hormones are swirling around now before the birth. It is pretty normal. But be sure you don't get into a darker period AFTER the baby comes. Tell you midwife or doctor that you are not getting out of bed, that you are crying so much.

Best
Mama Lama
Posted 1/8/2013 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
 My apologies , I did forget about the pregnancy and understand the hormone rage . Just take care of yourself and the baby , Sometimes things get lost in translation or the lack of ability to sense the emotion behind the words without a face to see . I wasn't being condescending or mean , Just trying to motivate you .

 A. Ziffle

Posted 1/8/2013 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Worried,

My name is Barbara, I just want to share with you my experience when I was pregnant with my first baby. I let my head run with me so much that I started having false labor, I was young and scared spitless. Didn't know what to expect so I progected. and the area around my mouth got dark along with other areas I won't go ito detail about. I robbed myself of enjoying my pregnancy.
Honey even if it turns out that you do have something your not doing yourself or your unborn baby any good by staying in this rut your in. I hope to encourage you to enjoy being pregnant, do something for someone else to help you get out of your head, get out of the house, please stop doing this to yourself. Worry does NOT change anything.
Posted 1/8/2013 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Its ok :-) I went for a really long bike ride I just got back and it has really helped.

I am not depressed because of the baby's existence its just that everything has gone downhill since we found out know what I mean?And this yellowness is just the last in a long list of problems. Kind of like the icing on the cake in a way.
Posted 1/8/2013 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
We are all going to die, it's a matter of when. Knowing that, make the most of what you have, every day. Do whatever you must, to make you well, for your baby's sake. Make the call, and do what your docs tell you to do. Stop worrying, until, or unless there's actually something to worry about. As it stands now, your fear is worse than any factual evidence.
Posted 1/9/2013 8:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everybody I've woken up with a bit more confidence today than what I did yesterday. I also slept a bit better last night which can only be a good thing.

Barbara I get what you are saying about stress appearing physically but the yellowness has been picked up before stress kicked in.

Its 8am and I'm still in bed, but this is because my legs and bottom are sore :-)

I don't have a job at the minute and I wish I had one, it would help keep my mind occupied. I keep thinking lately if there's anything I could do from home but I can't come up with any good ideas :-(
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