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Posted 5/21/2011 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
As of March 18th I found out I have hepatitis......

Very scary moment. I had a breakdown because I know exactly how I got it. To top things off these flu symptoms are killing me. I've stuck in bed for 6 days now vomiting, fevers, weakness, night sweats and the headaches.

Next week I find out which one it is. I was feeling lonely because I'm not ready to share this wth people so signed up for this site.

To make matters worse I'm currently not insured...

Reading the other posts help a lot.

Anyway just wanted to imtroduce myself to everyone
Posted 5/21/2011 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Brittany and welcome to HealingWell. So sorry that you had the need to find us but are glad you did find us.
We have lots of members who are dealing with hepatitis themselves or they are caretaking for a family member with it.

I know you are scared......but take a deep breath and take one step at a time. Please read our Liver Disease educational thread in the Hepatitis resource folder at the top of our forum. It has lots of good information.......

I sure others will jump in soon ......take care...thoughts and prayers.....
Posted 5/21/2011 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
First thing to do is if you drink alcohol, stop now! It doesn't matter how you got hepatitis, don't feel it's your fault. If you caught the flu, would that be any different? Now it's time to focus on finding out what type and doing the right things, like eating properly and healthy. Limit your salt intake as low as possible and stop eating beef. Try to calm down and concentrate on what comes next. I've had Hep C for 45 years, though I only found that out 10 years ago. Stay cool and be well. We're here for you.
Posted 5/21/2011 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome - I know you're scared.  When my husband was diagnosed 19 years ago - it was a scary time - so we know where you are right now.

Take care of yourself, eat right, gather information and don't let your fears rule you.  You are strong!

We're here day and night~positive thoughts coming your way.

Pam

Posted 5/21/2011 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
Brittney, I wanted to welcome you to the forum. I am currently going through liver transplant evaluation 4 days a week, so can't be on here much. The cirrhosis and liver cancer I have are a direct result of untreated hep C. It sounds like you might have hep B (though it could be hep C), in the acute phase due to the symptoms you describe. You could also have autoimmune hepatitis. In any case, since it was caught early, you can be treated for viral hep with a good chance of clearing them from your system.  If autoimmune hep (AIH), it can be managed.  If it's hep C, you might want to hold out for the new treatment becoming available by next month, if not before.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 5/21/2011 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
Brittney, My husband has had Hep C for 41 years. He kept drinking alcohol even after he was diagnosed and got really really sick. Eventually his liver gave out and after a long scarey struggle, and a liver cancer tumor, he got a transplant and now he is going to be great for a long long time. We hope. Still has the Hep C, but hope that the new liver fights it off for the rest of his natural life.

This is a great forum. Welcome aboard.

Mama Lama
Posted 5/21/2011 6:07 AM (GMT 0)
Carol, if it returns, as it will, he will have to do hep C treatment, just as David is doing.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 5/21/2011 8:49 AM (GMT 0)
It is very scary finding out you have hepatitis. Are you finding out next week what sort of hepatitis you have or do you have hep c and are finding out your genotype?
Posted 5/21/2011 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Just breath... take a step back... not having insurance is scary... but ull work through that also... first things first.. ull find out what type you have... if u need medications your dr may be able to give u samples... until u can figure out the insurance bit... also drug companies do have programs for people who can not afford them or have no insurance.... can speak with ur pharmacy for that... not all companies do ... but u can check that out... for now... its the weekend... chillax... kick back... and no drinking ...but first find out the type... and were all here for u... take care Sandia
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