I am not a drug addict or alcoholic, I got the Hepatitis C when I received 2 units of blood back in 1972. I have since had 2 liver transplants and a kidney transplant due to the damage the virus had done. Usually if I tell someone on a first date about the Hep C, I never see them again.
2006-06-14 12:30:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
tell them just as you explained it here, if they are educated and understanding , they wont run. usually people who are educated and understanding are more receptive to things such as these BE HONEST, people will see that you are an honest person. if they cant see the honesty in you, they arent worth your time anyway
good luck!
2006-06-14 12:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by jamie5511 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a liver transplant Oct. 2. My primary care person at the Phila. VA hospital said whenever they tested partners of people with Hep C that they never came up positive. So that's somewhat encouraging.
I know what you mean about disclosure. That sucks.
They should be working on a cure because its a big silent epidemic. I was advised that Interferon is a waste of time and that all it does is delay your next attack of the disease.
A lot of veterans from the Viet Nam war era were infected because they didn't change the heads on the gun that they vaccinate you with before you go overseas.
One answer is to find someone who also has Hep C but since there's different genotypes (1,2,3...etc...) you'd have to make sure you don't infect each other with a an extra type.
I wish there were a cure.
2006-06-19 04:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am married to a guy with Hep C and who had a liver transplant. Been married for 45 years and i test negative.Hep C is transmitted by 'bodily fluids' and mainly blood.It is not so easily transmitted, is what is said.
I really don't know what to advise you because I know 'if' I were not married to this guy..I for sure would run far and fast if I were told this.
I guess wearing a condom is important (my husband never wore a condom) and I guess 'oral' sex is something to give thought to NOT to have.
You have had 2?? liver transplants? and a kidney transplant..2? liver transplants..don't know how you managed that.but if you did..and you are also on the medication now 'again' the interfon/pegasis..Are you still able to have sexual intercourse?
if you are not engaging in actual sexual intercourse..I don't feel it is necessary at all to 'broadcast'..it is enough for the other person to handle that you have had 2 liver transplants/kidney transplant.
How about just 'dating' /'developing ' a 'relationship' must it also be with 'sexual intercourse'? of course I am looking at it from an 'old' woman's point of view..how about concentrating upon holding hands!
don't know how old you are..but there are many women who would be just happy to have someone by their side vertically.!
Best of luck.
2006-06-15 20:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Bubbe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, hepatitis C is not very contagious unless there is an actual transfer of blood from one person to the other. So as long as you are just going out on a date, I would wait for the person to get to know you better because otherwise they might get turned off before they know if they like you for who you are or not. If the relationship turns serious and you think marriage might be in the future, then equip yourself with the latest medical facts about your condition before you tell them. The last I heard, Doctors were telling married couples that they didn't need to take any special precautions when having sex as long as there wasn't any bleeding going on in one party or the other, but I could be wrong so check it out yourself.
2006-06-14 19:37:27 · answer #4 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let someone get to know you as a person not a disease. Ironically people are not forgiving and are judgemental and wont give you a chance. So unless you are a jump in bed on the first date type, give yourself a chance and give them a chance to know you as a person, if things progress to a deeper level be upfront and honest, you cant be any other way in this situation but begin with a few years ago I had a blood transfusion.....and have condoms ready so you show that you care about their safety. You will have to respect their decision about continuing on or not but if they truly care about you they may be more comfortable to go to the next level, you may also need to give them some time if they chose to wait and think about it.
2006-06-14 19:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Just Thinking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely wait until you two bond a little more. It will be easier to take in for your partner. Otherwise, you will be single for the rest of your life because the knowledge of you having Hepatitis C before them knowing anything about you wouldn't be that much of a turn on. At least that's how I would feel if a woman told me that.
Good luck.
2006-06-14 19:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by hiimben2k5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get to know the person first. Trust me don't spring this on him right away. This will scare him away. after the first couple of dates see if you can trust him. Maybe on the third date. You will have a good chemistry, and will be able to trust each other.
2006-06-14 19:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by smart_twin06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is how someone reacts to you telling them that you have Hepatitis C, they are probably not the type of person that is good enough for you anyways.
2006-06-14 19:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should tell the person upfront b/c if another person had a diease that could be given to you, you wouldnt want them to wait to tell you. if the person isint a complete jerk they will continue to talk to you. because a real person knows that the personality is what counts first and foremost. but when you wait to tell some one something like that it makes the person begin to wonder if they should trust you. then they feel like there are other things you arent telling them. if u do wait...dont wait until it gets too serious tell them after they get a chance to get to know you.
2006-06-14 19:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by n2ffn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should tell them only if the relationship seems to be going someplace. I do not think it should be necessary to tell them on the first or second date. Give yourself a little time to have some fun.
Good luck
Hope
2006-06-14 19:41:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, I would think, on just what you do on that first date. If it's anything that might involve the risk of infection, it needs to be mentioned.
No heavy kissing if either of you has bleeding gums, no tattoing, unprotected sex, or sharing toothbrushes.
Otherwise, on a first date, it t'ain't no body's business but your own.
2006-06-14 19:38:13 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋