2006-08-30 11:10:46 · 12 answers · asked by lsueh45 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Wow! Please don't listen to the incorrect advice and crappy answers people are giving. You don't get hepatitis C from drinking (although drinking will expedite the damage to your liver). First you need to go to a gastroenterologist or infectious disease doctor (or a hepatologist- but they usually don't get involved unless a transplant is required- most people don't need a transplant!). A primary care physician should never treat you for hep c; the treatment needs to be monitored by a specialist, and one that has a large percentage of his patients with hep c. You dont want to be one of only 5 patients the doctors sees for hep c. You need an experienced specialist.
You should be vaccinated against hep A and b (if you haven't already had either of them) in order to protect your liver from a double whammy. If you have hep c and get hep a, it could kill you. A & B are preventable through vaccinations; C is not.
That being said, the answer to your question is Hep C , no matter what genotype, can be very dangerous. It's called the silent killer because people can be asymptomatic for decades and never know they have it. If they drink alcohol, or take drugs, herbals, or even OTC meds, it can increase the damage to the liver. This is why it is important to improve your lifestyle (no drinking, eat healthy [who doesn't need to eat healthy?], exercise, etc. If you drink, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your life.
That all being said, hepatitis c can be treated. It is not a simple treatment, but it is so worth it. I have been clear of hep c for 6 years, and would do it over again if I had to. My energy has returned, and it has changed my life. I would encourage you to do the treatment. Educate yourself about the disease so you can make informed decisions about your health. Join a support group (in person) so you can learn from the experiences of others who have walked in your shoes. Watch out for negativity on the internet; there's lots of that. Best wishes to you. Feel free to email me if you like.
2006-08-31 12:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hep C is a Very serious disease. Nowadays, it can be treated quite effectively, though - so don't be discouraged by what people tend to say - most of them don't really have an idea what it is all about. Huge progress has been made in the last few years with respect to treating Hep C.
The blood type doesn't matter. The genotype is of importance. You should consult a specialist and get a treatment.
Good luck!
2006-08-30 22:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by nelabis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter what type of blood you have if you are infected with Hep - C. What you need to worry about is your Viral Load -- which is how much of the Virus is actually in your body -- and what genotype of Hep - C you are infected with. Some genotypes are more responsive to treatment than others. Go to your Doctor and have them do your viral count and genotype -- then go from there. I would highly recommend that you find a HEPOLOGIST in your area ( a liver specialist) before you let your Primary Care Physician start you on interferon.
2006-08-30 11:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by shimmy shake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that's what Pam Anderson has. As long as your liver is still strong you could go through a year-long interferon treatment "Like having the flu for a year" and after the treatment you'll be able to live with your Hepititis.
2006-08-30 11:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by mysecondproject 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hapatitis C is the worse of the three types, doesn't matter your blood type it is very serious
2006-08-30 11:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Toke up! Go find yourself some medical marijuana and relax untill the time comes... (trying to put things lightly) Live life to the fullest (away from sex, however) But I'm telling you things you already know... If you were in Tennessee, I'd smoke a blunt witcha... That'll take ur mind off of how serious anything is... Having it is enough for me to endulge into what ever... life is short, and yours is shorter... Stop worring about what's serious! ENJOY LIFE! GO SKY DIVING, GO MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, I DUNNO, BUT GET THA HELL OUTTA THA HOUSE!!!
2006-08-30 11:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by June P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ask Your Doctor and see what he or she has to say. I am not trying to be rude but we aren't doctors. Call and dicuss it with them
2006-08-30 11:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Mickey S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont no!!
go ask a docter
2006-08-30 11:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by i_luv_dogs! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sucks for you
2006-08-30 11:12:22 · answer #9 · answered by ATR068 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice knowing you
2006-08-30 11:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by droid 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋