Re: I'm a new member with HepC

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Truly Alliston, I don't know what I would do without this List.. You will find many knowledgeable and caring folks here.. I am glad you decided to speak up, it was very hard for me at first, too, now I feel among family.. Sheena - California- Diagnosed 11-06 "I am hurt, but I am not slain- I'll lay me down and cry awhile then I'll rise and fight again..." thealliston <thealliston@...> wrote: Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to see my young children grow into adults). Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under such circumstance? If so, are you successful? Overall, what

I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me regarding this issue as well? I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -:)Warm Regards, Alliston

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Hi Alliston,

Welcome to the list. You'll find a very supportive group of people here. I know that it is scary to do treatment but it is survivable. I've done 35 weeks so far and didn't have to increase my anti-depressants at all. I had a few bouts of depression in the beginning but they leveled out okay through the rest of treatment. By the way, I have bipolar and depression and like I said, basically neither has been triggered except for that day or two in the beginning of treatment.

Someone more qualified then me I am sure will explain about the genotypes. I do know though that will determine the length of your treatment. Don't let your genotype scare you though. I am 1a, one of the hardest and I got undetectable (viral load) while on treatment which means that treatment is working. Feel free to ask as many questions as you need to as there are some real good people on list to answer them.

Hang in there... Ally

On 12/7/06, thealliston <thealliston@...> wrote:

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to see my young children grow into adults). Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....

Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under such circumstance? If so, are you successful? Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me regarding this issue as well? I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -

Warm Regards, Alliston

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Alliston Im Jackie, one of the moderators here! Welcome to the group! Im just about to go to bed and Im too tired to write tonite but I WILL post to you tomorrow,, please know that you are not alone and we are here for you.. I will try to answer your questions in the morning,, but didnt want to go to sleep without at least saying HI and welcoming you to the group! hugs jaxthealliston <thealliston@...> wrote: Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years

ago and have not received any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to see my young children grow into adults). Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under such circumstance? If so, are you successful? Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks

daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me regarding this issue as well? I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -:)Warm Regards, AllistonJackie

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Here is a link to the CDC , which contains everything you need to know about genotypes and what the different ones are . I will post more to you tomorrow but it's late now and I am headed to bed . Anyway welcome to the group . I am the medical researcher for this group if you have more questions please dont hesitate to post them . http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htmthealliston <thealliston@...> wrote: Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to see my young children grow into adults). Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under such circumstance? If so, are you successful? Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and experiencing its

side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me regarding this issue as well? I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -:)Warm Regards, Alliston

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Hi Alliston,

Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just started

treatment

yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that

showed little or

no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to do so.

I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this

treatment.

You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports

in place -

started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing

where I

inhale and let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all

the parts of

my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that

doesn't need

to. Then I let it relax.

I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have

found a

warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the

questions that you have and help guide you in getting the care you need. You've

come to

a good place where you can ask all your questions and find understanding for

what you

are dealing with.

As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with

good

thoughts, karen

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received

> any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up

> care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver

> enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad,

> overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the

> least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save

> my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to

> see my young children grow into adults).

>

> Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my

> Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never

> tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....

>

> Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under

> such circumstance? If so, are you successful?

>

> Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and

> experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks

> daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that

> once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic

> attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have

> read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to

> experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me

> regarding this issue as well?

>

> I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with

> this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to

> having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as

> well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that

> note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -

>

> Warm Regards,

> Alliston

>

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Hey , Thanks much for the reminder to BREATHE properly, we sure all need to do that! Hang in.. Sheena Checkers2001 <simplicity53@...> wrote: Hi Alliston,Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just started treatment yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that showed little or no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to

do so. I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this treatment. You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports in place - started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing where I inhale and let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all the parts of my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that doesn't need to. Then I let it relax. I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have found a warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the questions that you have and help guide you in getting the care you need. You've come to a good place where you can ask all your questions and find understanding for what you are dealing with.As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with good

thoughts, karen>> Hi everyone, > > I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received > any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up > care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver > enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, > overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the > least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save > my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to > see my young children grow into adults). > > Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my > Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never >

tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....> > Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under > such circumstance? If so, are you successful? > > Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and > experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks > daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that > once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic > attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have > read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to > experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me > regarding this issue as well? > > I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with > this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to > having someone or people who cares,

supportive and listens to me as > well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that > note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -> > Warm Regards, > Alliston>

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Thanks for the kind words about this group. It is made up with people just like you who care about each other. Kinda nice to be a part of our family huh? I am know I am glad to be a part of it. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53@...> wrote: Hi Alliston,Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just

started treatment yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that showed little or no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to do so. I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this treatment. You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports in place - started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing where I inhale and let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all the parts of my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that doesn't need to. Then I let it relax. I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have found a warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the questions that you have and help guide you in getting the care you need. You've come to a good place where

you can ask all your questions and find understanding for what you are dealing with.As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with good thoughts, karen>> Hi everyone, > > I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received > any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up > care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver > enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, > overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the > least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save > my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to > see my young children grow into

adults). > > Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my > Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never > tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....> > Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under > such circumstance? If so, are you successful? > > Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and > experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks > daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that > once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic > attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have > read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to > experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me > regarding this issue as well? > > I was very

reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with > this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to > having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as > well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that > note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -> > Warm Regards, > Alliston>Take the ordinary things

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Sheena here, madly jumping up and down and raising her hand and waving in agreement Many Thanks to the Owners and Moderators of this Group who so graciously give their time to help others.. You must have touched countless lives in the past 4 years.. Angels with Hep C, who would have ever thought, but here you are.. Many Blessings To All, Sheena Janet <doc_jade@...> wrote: Thanks for the kind words about this group. It is made up with people just like you who care about each other. Kinda nice to be a part of our family huh? I am know I am glad to be a part of it. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Hi Alliston,Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just started treatment yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that showed little or no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to do so. I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this treatment.

You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports in place - started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing where I inhale and let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all the parts of my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that doesn't need to. Then I let it relax. I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have found a warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the questions that you have and help guide you in getting the care you need. You've come to a good place where you can ask all your questions and find understanding for what you are dealing with.As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with good thoughts, karen>> Hi everyone, > > I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received > any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up > care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver > enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, > overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the > least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save > my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to > see my young children grow into adults). > > Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my > Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never > tested me for my genotype since day one,

but will soon be....> > Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under > such circumstance? If so, are you successful? > > Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and > experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks > daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that > once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic > attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have > read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to > experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me > regarding this issue as well? > > I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with > this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to > having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as > well

as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that > note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -> > Warm Regards, > Alliston>Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. __________________________________________________

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Thank you Sheena! I have a feeling that you will be with our group for a long long time and Im thrilled to have you in our family! jaxSheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Sheena here, madly jumping up and down and raising her hand and waving in agreement Many Thanks to the Owners and Moderators of this Group who so graciously give their time to help others.. You must have touched countless lives in the past 4 years.. Angels with Hep C, who would have ever thought, but here you are.. Many Blessings To All, Sheena Janet <doc_jade > wrote: Thanks for the kind words about this group. It is made up with people just like you who care about each other. Kinda nice to be a part of our family huh? I am know I am glad to be a part of it. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Hi

Alliston,Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just started treatment yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that showed little or no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to do so. I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this treatment. You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports in place - started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing where I inhale and let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all the parts of my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that doesn't need to. Then I let it relax. I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have found a warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the questions that you have and help

guide you in getting the care you need. You've come to a good place where you can ask all your questions and find understanding for what you are dealing with.As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with good thoughts, karen>> Hi everyone, > > I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received > any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up > care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver > enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, > overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the > least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save > my liver let alone my life

(prolong it a little longer at least to > see my young children grow into adults). > > Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my > Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never > tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....> > Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under > such circumstance? If so, are you successful? > > Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and > experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks > daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that > once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic > attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have > read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to > experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have

for me > regarding this issue as well? > > I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with > this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to > having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as > well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that > note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -> > Warm Regards, > Alliston>Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile Want to start your own business? Learn how on

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Thank You! Don't I wish, well, whatever is meant to be, but surely God pointed me in the right direction back in September! Blessings, Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: Thank you Sheena! I have a feeling that you will be with our group for a long long time and Im thrilled to have you in our family! jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Sheena here, madly jumping up and down and raising her hand and waving in agreement Many Thanks to the Owners and Moderators of this Group who so graciously give their time to help others.. You must have touched countless lives in the past 4 years.. Angels with Hep C, who would have ever thought, but here you are.. Many Blessings To All, Sheena Janet <doc_jade > wrote: Thanks for the kind words about this group. It is made up with people just like you who care about each other.

Kinda nice to be a part of our family huh? I am know I am glad to be a part of it. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Hi Alliston,Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just started treatment yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that showed little or no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to do so. I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this treatment. You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports in place - started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing where I inhale and

let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all the parts of my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that doesn't need to. Then I let it relax. I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have found a warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the questions that you have and help guide you in getting the care you need. You've come to a good place where you can ask all your questions and find understanding for what you are dealing with.As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with good thoughts, karen>> Hi everyone, > > I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received

> any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up > care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver > enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, > overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the > least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save > my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to > see my young children grow into adults). > > Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my > Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never > tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....> > Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under > such circumstance? If so, are you successful? > > Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and >

experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks > daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that > once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic > attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have > read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to > experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me > regarding this issue as well? > > I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with > this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to > having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as > well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that > note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -> > Warm Regards, > Alliston>Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. __________________________________________________

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Thank You! Don't I wish, well, whatever is meant to be, but surely God pointed me in the right direction back in September! Blessings, Sheena Jackie on <redjaxjm@...> wrote: Thank you Sheena! I have a feeling that you will be with our group for a long long time and Im thrilled to have you in our family! jaxSheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Sheena here, madly jumping up and down and raising her hand and waving in agreement Many Thanks to the Owners and Moderators of this Group who so graciously give their time to help others.. You must have touched countless lives in the past 4 years.. Angels with Hep C, who would have ever thought, but here you are.. Many Blessings To All, Sheena Janet <doc_jade > wrote: Thanks for the kind words about this group. It is made up with people just like you who care about each other.

Kinda nice to be a part of our family huh? I am know I am glad to be a part of it. Love JanetCheckers2001 <simplicity53gmail> wrote: Hi Alliston,Welcome. I, too, was diagnosed about 12 years ago in 1994 and just started treatment yesterday for the first time. I had three liver biopsies over those years that showed little or no change. My liver enzymes have fluctuated and continue to do so. I, too, have been frightened over these past weeks since deciding to start this treatment. You are not alone. But I've taken all the advice I've been given - put supports in place - started drinking more water, and learned how to breath, the kind of breathing where I inhale and

let the breath fill my stomach, and feel the breathe moving to all the parts of my body and asking myself is there a part of me that is working, tensing that doesn't need to. Then I let it relax. I've only been posting on this site for a short time (maybe a week?) and have found a warm, caring group of people that are supportive and well-informed to answer the questions that you have and help guide you in getting the care you need. You've come to a good place where you can ask all your questions and find understanding for what you are dealing with.As I said, I'm very new here - but wanted to welcome you. Keep posting. with good thoughts, karen>> Hi everyone, > > I was diagnosed with HepC about 12 years ago and have not received

> any therapy or medication all those years, but just annual follow up > care. However, recently my blood work resulted with very high liver > enzymes in which I will now enter into theraphy. I am scared, sad, > overwhelmed, sensitive, very uncomfortable and worried to say the > least, but I must undergo such treatment these days in order to save > my liver let alone my life (prolong it a little longer at least to > see my young children grow into adults). > > Besides reading more online, or doing my research, and talking to my > Dr. could someone also explain what genotype(s) is? My Dr. never > tested me for my genotype since day one, but will soon be....> > Another question, have any of you tried to get life insurance under > such circumstance? If so, are you successful? > > Overall, what I am also afraid of is receiving the therapy shots and >

experiencing its side effects. Besides having anxiety/panic attacks > daily, and taking thyroid hormones daily, I am very worried that > once I am under the interferon shots, etc. my depression/panic > attacks will worsen or heightened because of the theraphy. I have > read that suicidal thoughts, etc. is common for patients to > experience under such care, if so, what advice(s) do you have for me > regarding this issue as well? > > I was very reluctant to share my story but I decided that going with > this alone on my own is not healthy or productive at all compared to > having someone or people who cares, supportive and listens to me as > well as other people will help me in many ways than one. In that > note, I appreciate your advice and suggestions wholeheartedly.... -> > Warm Regards, > Alliston>Take the ordinary things of life, and make them your own. Do the impossible with a smile Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. __________________________________________________