Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Lori, I don't know how other people have answered you... but I just wanted to ask you... is your son a drug user or alcoholic.... or what did doc say about drug induced liver disease. It doesn't sound good... I would take him immediately to a good teaching Hosp Hepatology Dept ....... sounds like his liver is failing a bit too fast. What color are the palms of his hands???? I have never seen hepc come on so fast.... B yes, but C no....... Where do you live.. I am so sorry for you, love, sally --- Lori <lorijennett@...> wrote: > MY SON'S LIVER FUNCTIONS ARE HIGH AND KEEP GOING UP EVERY WEEK, NOW > YESTERDAY HIS EYEBALLS ARE STLIGHTLY YELLOW, AND HIS URINE IS DARK. > WELL HE SAID A FUNNY COLOR. HIS APPT. IS NOT UNTIL 2/19/ WILL SOMETHING > HAPPEN TO HIM, HOW BAD IS THIS. I MEAN 4 WEEKS AGO HIS BLOOD WORK WAS > FINE AND HEP C WAS NEG. NOW EVERYTHING IS ABDNORMAL AND IS POSITIVE FOR > HEP C. CAN ALL THIS HAPPEN IN A MATTER OF WEEKS, CAN OR SHOULD I TAKE > HIM TO THE ER. OR IS IT OK TO WAIT. THIS IS SO SCARRY. AND MY SON JUST > TURNED 22 CAN HE LIVE A LONG AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE? THANK YOU LORI A VERY > SCARED MOTHER > > " and the beat goes on....... " Sonny Bono " It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. " Abraham Lincoln ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Lori, I don't know how other people have answered you... but I just wanted to ask you... is your son a drug user or alcoholic.... or what did doc say about drug induced liver disease. It doesn't sound good... I would take him immediately to a good teaching Hosp Hepatology Dept ....... sounds like his liver is failing a bit too fast. What color are the palms of his hands???? I have never seen hepc come on so fast.... B yes, but C no....... Where do you live.. I am so sorry for you, love, sally --- Lori <lorijennett@...> wrote: > MY SON'S LIVER FUNCTIONS ARE HIGH AND KEEP GOING UP EVERY WEEK, NOW > YESTERDAY HIS EYEBALLS ARE STLIGHTLY YELLOW, AND HIS URINE IS DARK. > WELL HE SAID A FUNNY COLOR. HIS APPT. IS NOT UNTIL 2/19/ WILL SOMETHING > HAPPEN TO HIM, HOW BAD IS THIS. I MEAN 4 WEEKS AGO HIS BLOOD WORK WAS > FINE AND HEP C WAS NEG. NOW EVERYTHING IS ABDNORMAL AND IS POSITIVE FOR > HEP C. CAN ALL THIS HAPPEN IN A MATTER OF WEEKS, CAN OR SHOULD I TAKE > HIM TO THE ER. OR IS IT OK TO WAIT. THIS IS SO SCARRY. AND MY SON JUST > TURNED 22 CAN HE LIVE A LONG AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE? THANK YOU LORI A VERY > SCARED MOTHER > > " and the beat goes on....... " Sonny Bono " It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. " Abraham Lincoln ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Lori, I don't know how other people have answered you... but I just wanted to ask you... is your son a drug user or alcoholic.... or what did doc say about drug induced liver disease. It doesn't sound good... I would take him immediately to a good teaching Hosp Hepatology Dept ....... sounds like his liver is failing a bit too fast. What color are the palms of his hands???? I have never seen hepc come on so fast.... B yes, but C no....... Where do you live.. I am so sorry for you, love, sally --- Lori <lorijennett@...> wrote: > MY SON'S LIVER FUNCTIONS ARE HIGH AND KEEP GOING UP EVERY WEEK, NOW > YESTERDAY HIS EYEBALLS ARE STLIGHTLY YELLOW, AND HIS URINE IS DARK. > WELL HE SAID A FUNNY COLOR. HIS APPT. IS NOT UNTIL 2/19/ WILL SOMETHING > HAPPEN TO HIM, HOW BAD IS THIS. I MEAN 4 WEEKS AGO HIS BLOOD WORK WAS > FINE AND HEP C WAS NEG. NOW EVERYTHING IS ABDNORMAL AND IS POSITIVE FOR > HEP C. CAN ALL THIS HAPPEN IN A MATTER OF WEEKS, CAN OR SHOULD I TAKE > HIM TO THE ER. OR IS IT OK TO WAIT. THIS IS SO SCARRY. AND MY SON JUST > TURNED 22 CAN HE LIVE A LONG AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE? THANK YOU LORI A VERY > SCARED MOTHER > > " and the beat goes on....... " Sonny Bono " It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. " Abraham Lincoln ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Lori, I don't know how other people have answered you... but I just wanted to ask you... is your son a drug user or alcoholic.... or what did doc say about drug induced liver disease. It doesn't sound good... I would take him immediately to a good teaching Hosp Hepatology Dept ....... sounds like his liver is failing a bit too fast. What color are the palms of his hands???? I have never seen hepc come on so fast.... B yes, but C no....... Where do you live.. I am so sorry for you, love, sally --- Lori <lorijennett@...> wrote: > MY SON'S LIVER FUNCTIONS ARE HIGH AND KEEP GOING UP EVERY WEEK, NOW > YESTERDAY HIS EYEBALLS ARE STLIGHTLY YELLOW, AND HIS URINE IS DARK. > WELL HE SAID A FUNNY COLOR. HIS APPT. IS NOT UNTIL 2/19/ WILL SOMETHING > HAPPEN TO HIM, HOW BAD IS THIS. I MEAN 4 WEEKS AGO HIS BLOOD WORK WAS > FINE AND HEP C WAS NEG. NOW EVERYTHING IS ABDNORMAL AND IS POSITIVE FOR > HEP C. CAN ALL THIS HAPPEN IN A MATTER OF WEEKS, CAN OR SHOULD I TAKE > HIM TO THE ER. OR IS IT OK TO WAIT. THIS IS SO SCARRY. AND MY SON JUST > TURNED 22 CAN HE LIVE A LONG AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE? THANK YOU LORI A VERY > SCARED MOTHER > > " and the beat goes on....... " Sonny Bono " It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. " Abraham Lincoln ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search./shortcuts/#news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 April, I have to disagree here...... it definitely sounds like liver ..... she needs to get her son to ER.... dehydration does not cause dark urine or jaundiced skin in matter of days or weeks unless absolutely no water and person already ill.... this could be a liver disease other than hep or an extreme case of liver failure....... I think it is very serious and needs to be hospitalized and evaluated ASAP.. sorry, sally --- Aprilcupcake@... wrote: > Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 April, I have to disagree here...... it definitely sounds like liver ..... she needs to get her son to ER.... dehydration does not cause dark urine or jaundiced skin in matter of days or weeks unless absolutely no water and person already ill.... this could be a liver disease other than hep or an extreme case of liver failure....... I think it is very serious and needs to be hospitalized and evaluated ASAP.. sorry, sally --- Aprilcupcake@... wrote: > Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 April, I have to disagree here...... it definitely sounds like liver ..... she needs to get her son to ER.... dehydration does not cause dark urine or jaundiced skin in matter of days or weeks unless absolutely no water and person already ill.... this could be a liver disease other than hep or an extreme case of liver failure....... I think it is very serious and needs to be hospitalized and evaluated ASAP.. sorry, sally --- Aprilcupcake@... wrote: > Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 April, I have to disagree here...... it definitely sounds like liver ..... she needs to get her son to ER.... dehydration does not cause dark urine or jaundiced skin in matter of days or weeks unless absolutely no water and person already ill.... this could be a liver disease other than hep or an extreme case of liver failure....... I think it is very serious and needs to be hospitalized and evaluated ASAP.. sorry, sally --- Aprilcupcake@... wrote: > Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I agree... take him to the hospital. I took methadone while positive for HCV (didn't know I had it then) and I did not have the symptoms your son has. If he has no insurance, and is that sick, I believe they HAVE to treat him... or there must be some program to help you financially? I;m sure the hospital could advise you... nmilover <nmilover@...> wrote: Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I agree... take him to the hospital. I took methadone while positive for HCV (didn't know I had it then) and I did not have the symptoms your son has. If he has no insurance, and is that sick, I believe they HAVE to treat him... or there must be some program to help you financially? I;m sure the hospital could advise you... nmilover <nmilover@...> wrote: Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I agree... take him to the hospital. I took methadone while positive for HCV (didn't know I had it then) and I did not have the symptoms your son has. If he has no insurance, and is that sick, I believe they HAVE to treat him... or there must be some program to help you financially? I;m sure the hospital could advise you... nmilover <nmilover@...> wrote: Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 I agree... take him to the hospital. I took methadone while positive for HCV (didn't know I had it then) and I did not have the symptoms your son has. If he has no insurance, and is that sick, I believe they HAVE to treat him... or there must be some program to help you financially? I;m sure the hospital could advise you... nmilover <nmilover@...> wrote: Lori, Jaundice is not something to write off..... he could be using.... methadone does dehydrate.. but if his eyes are yellow and his skin is kind of smelly and his urine is dark.... his liver if failing...... no matter what the cause.... Jaundice is not something to foo foo....... I have only read a bit... but from what i have... he is taking methadone from either heroin or oxy addiction probably, and I know I had a friend that continued drinking and taking the oxy with the methadone and her liver started to go quickly..... Please don't listen to us..... NONE OF US... take him to hospital where there is LIVER DOC>>>>> we don't know anything when it comes to the symptoms coming on so fast as you are speaking of........ if you have seen someone who says oh well.... then go for second opinion....... I know when I was a kid and had hep from heroin use, I was yellow and almost died if I had not gotten to hospital.... Thank G-d my father knew the signs....... I don't want to scare you, but your son needs to be honest with you as to what he is doing and he needs to go to hospital... I will read more of what you wrote later, sally.......... sorry to sound so scarey, I remember when my dad saw me and said my GAWD you are jaundiced.... and I almost went into liver failure...... this was when I was just stopped doing drugs and had just taken some again..... I am allergic to methadone so only took it once... please don't listen to any of us.... go to a good doc I don't know where you live.. but find a good teaching hosp connected to UNIV if possible where they have a liver dept and get him there......... look at the palms of his hands.... if they are dark pink or red..... this is not something to sluff off... Please...... love and prayers, sally --- lori jennett <lorijennett@...> wrote: > You are so smart. I am learning alot from you. He stays with my mom, he > goes to a methadone clinic every morning to get his meds. The clinic is > scaring the crap out of us. But This only started happening after he > started methadone, I said that to my son and he said they would take him > off the methadone right away, they just keep sayin it is hep c and he > needs treatment asap. He has no insurance, he works part time, but if I > have to charge the medication he is going to need I will do anything to > ssave my sons life. I brought him to work today and I could see the > yellow in his eyes, and it is very scarry, am I going to loose my son? > Can hep c attach like that like in 3 weeks could this happen? Thank You > soooooooooo Much Lori > > Aprilcupcake@... wrote: Jaundice itself is not dangerous. > You need to know why it's happening for sure, but it occurs when > too many red cells are expiring that the liver can handle, and the > yellow pigment builds up. > Normally excess pigment is carried out thru the feces and urine. > > Anemia can cause it. > Bile duct obstruction can cause it. (bile doesn't drain into the feces > properly) > Dehydration and constipation can lead to it. > Methadone is known to cause constipation... > > Normally our smooth muscle control is mediated by epinephrine > (adrenaline) > peristalsis.....the action of our digestive tract that moves fecal > matter thru > the intestine is a smooth muscle function. > Methadone and similar narcotics " mimic " adrenaline. (so does caffeine) > > Adrenaline levels are controlled by action of the pituitary gland in the > > brain. > Anytime there is an excess of adrenaline or adrenaline like substances > in the > blood > the pituitary shuts down the secretion of it, leading to a " back up " of > the > digestive > tract. > > Make sure he is staying hydrated, and ask him about his digestive issues > if > there any. > If he becomes extremely uncomfortable or seems unusually confused, I > would > take him for emergency care. > > Is your son in a program where he is housed, or is he staying with you? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 If he isn't housed in the clinic, I would just talk to him about the symptoms he's having. You mentioned that he had dark urine.. You could ask him about the color of his bowel movements, if they are pale there is a chance that he simply has a bile obstruction...(gall stone) This is very common with drug users and alcoholics. And normally with this kind of jaundice there is some minor itching, so you could ask him about that. You can also assess whether or not he is extremely fatigued or is having any heart palpitations or excessive sweating, that may indicate that he has reduced oxygen. The methadone at this point is hurting him more than anything else. If the clinic and your son are willing to stop, I would do that. There is also a slight chance that he has a secondary infection like mono, and some strains of Strep can cause rapid red cell destruction. All jaundice comes with some level of fever, but when its excessive, say around 102 to 103 there could be a new infection. Most of us with hep have a normal body temp that is a two or three degrees cooler than normal..so a real temp in one of us could be 99 or 100.. I know you said that there is no insurance, but most hospitals have indigent care policies where treatment cost is based on your income...so don't let that deter you from seeking care for him should you decide to take him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 If he isn't housed in the clinic, I would just talk to him about the symptoms he's having. You mentioned that he had dark urine.. You could ask him about the color of his bowel movements, if they are pale there is a chance that he simply has a bile obstruction...(gall stone) This is very common with drug users and alcoholics. And normally with this kind of jaundice there is some minor itching, so you could ask him about that. You can also assess whether or not he is extremely fatigued or is having any heart palpitations or excessive sweating, that may indicate that he has reduced oxygen. The methadone at this point is hurting him more than anything else. If the clinic and your son are willing to stop, I would do that. There is also a slight chance that he has a secondary infection like mono, and some strains of Strep can cause rapid red cell destruction. All jaundice comes with some level of fever, but when its excessive, say around 102 to 103 there could be a new infection. Most of us with hep have a normal body temp that is a two or three degrees cooler than normal..so a real temp in one of us could be 99 or 100.. I know you said that there is no insurance, but most hospitals have indigent care policies where treatment cost is based on your income...so don't let that deter you from seeking care for him should you decide to take him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 If he isn't housed in the clinic, I would just talk to him about the symptoms he's having. You mentioned that he had dark urine.. You could ask him about the color of his bowel movements, if they are pale there is a chance that he simply has a bile obstruction...(gall stone) This is very common with drug users and alcoholics. And normally with this kind of jaundice there is some minor itching, so you could ask him about that. You can also assess whether or not he is extremely fatigued or is having any heart palpitations or excessive sweating, that may indicate that he has reduced oxygen. The methadone at this point is hurting him more than anything else. If the clinic and your son are willing to stop, I would do that. There is also a slight chance that he has a secondary infection like mono, and some strains of Strep can cause rapid red cell destruction. All jaundice comes with some level of fever, but when its excessive, say around 102 to 103 there could be a new infection. Most of us with hep have a normal body temp that is a two or three degrees cooler than normal..so a real temp in one of us could be 99 or 100.. I know you said that there is no insurance, but most hospitals have indigent care policies where treatment cost is based on your income...so don't let that deter you from seeking care for him should you decide to take him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 If he isn't housed in the clinic, I would just talk to him about the symptoms he's having. You mentioned that he had dark urine.. You could ask him about the color of his bowel movements, if they are pale there is a chance that he simply has a bile obstruction...(gall stone) This is very common with drug users and alcoholics. And normally with this kind of jaundice there is some minor itching, so you could ask him about that. You can also assess whether or not he is extremely fatigued or is having any heart palpitations or excessive sweating, that may indicate that he has reduced oxygen. The methadone at this point is hurting him more than anything else. If the clinic and your son are willing to stop, I would do that. There is also a slight chance that he has a secondary infection like mono, and some strains of Strep can cause rapid red cell destruction. All jaundice comes with some level of fever, but when its excessive, say around 102 to 103 there could be a new infection. Most of us with hep have a normal body temp that is a two or three degrees cooler than normal..so a real temp in one of us could be 99 or 100.. I know you said that there is no insurance, but most hospitals have indigent care policies where treatment cost is based on your income...so don't let that deter you from seeking care for him should you decide to take him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Hi Vicki, I think you found the right place...alot of us here are here because a family member has Hep C and we need the support and advice of others on what we can do to help them. I never thought about treating my brother different because he has Hep C...like your family feels now...they need to inform themselves that this isn't caught because you give someone a hug, or support....maybe through the help of this group you can give them the info they need to not treat your son badly...this is there relative for goodness sakes...if I could I would give my brother half my liver to keep him going..... The healthcare system has basically told my brother he should be home laying in bed with hospice there....and can't figure out why he isn't....he is doing some herbal teas...watching his diet and eating small meals several times per day....and he carries a saint Micheal pin in his wallet and a father Staneslos Casey (from Detroit probably spelled wrong) relic in his wallet too...he is not of the Catholic faith but was given these by our relatives that are....He is giving his health up to God and doing the best he can do with the herbs.......he is on many prayer lists...He developed Liver Cancer after years of having Hep C.....his cancer is not growing and the Dr.'s tell him keep doing what he is doing....I should say he only found out that he has cancer in September of 2006. Blessings to you and Your Son, Darcy suttonvicki <suttonvicki@...> wrote: hello, i don't know where to start. i am new to this group. i don't even know if this is where i need to be. i have just learned in the last two days that my son has been diagnosed with hep c. he is in prison for four years. the prison dr's have known since he was sent there. they made excuses as to why he was not informed before now. they had a health fair a month ago, the nurse asked him what kind of treatment thay had him an for it. he was in total shock as he had no idea. they are supposed to be setting up a biopsey to see how bad his liver is. i am scared to death for him n myself. i have informed my family of his condition as he will get out in about a year. they are all acting like he has the plague. i feel like i am alone in the journey. as i am sure so does my son, as i can not be there for him. please let me know if there is a different support group that i should join as it is not i tdhat has hep c lost in az, vicki I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord. Psalms 121 --------------------------------- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hello Vicki You have come to the right place. It does come as a bit of a shock when first diagnosed and takes a little time to sink in. Many of us, like myself, do not discover that we have hep c until we have already lived with the condition for 20 or 30 years. I am telling you this to re-assure you that it does not have to necessarily mean the end of the world. I am in my 50's and have lived a normal and healthy life and was shocked by the discovery of having hep c. I am currently undergoing treatment but live and work as before. I have also chosen to only share my condition with close family who are supportive and understand. suttonvicki <suttonvicki@...> wrote: hello, i don't know where to start. i am new to this group. i don't even know if this is where i need to be. i have just learned in the last two days that my son has been diagnosed with hep c. he is in prison for four years. the prison dr's have known since he was sent there. they made excuses as to why he was not informed before now. they had a health fair a month ago, the nurse asked him what kind of treatment thay had him an for it. he was in total shock as he had no idea. they are supposed to be setting up a biopsey to see how bad his liver is. i am scared to death for him n myself. i have informed my family of his condition as he will get out in about a year. they are all acting like he has the plague. i feel like i am alone in the journey. as i am sure so does my son, as i can not be there for him. please let me know if there is a different support group that i should join as it is not i tdhat has hep c lost in az, vicki Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hello Vicki You have come to the right place. It does come as a bit of a shock when first diagnosed and takes a little time to sink in. Many of us, like myself, do not discover that we have hep c until we have already lived with the condition for 20 or 30 years. I am telling you this to re-assure you that it does not have to necessarily mean the end of the world. I am in my 50's and have lived a normal and healthy life and was shocked by the discovery of having hep c. I am currently undergoing treatment but live and work as before. I have also chosen to only share my condition with close family who are supportive and understand. suttonvicki <suttonvicki@...> wrote: hello, i don't know where to start. i am new to this group. i don't even know if this is where i need to be. i have just learned in the last two days that my son has been diagnosed with hep c. he is in prison for four years. the prison dr's have known since he was sent there. they made excuses as to why he was not informed before now. they had a health fair a month ago, the nurse asked him what kind of treatment thay had him an for it. he was in total shock as he had no idea. they are supposed to be setting up a biopsey to see how bad his liver is. i am scared to death for him n myself. i have informed my family of his condition as he will get out in about a year. they are all acting like he has the plague. i feel like i am alone in the journey. as i am sure so does my son, as i can not be there for him. please let me know if there is a different support group that i should join as it is not i tdhat has hep c lost in az, vicki Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 i want to thank you so much for the support you have sent this way.i have found so much hope with this group already that i really did not think was there. i am sending this hope on to my son along with a prayer, as this is the only support that i can get to him. i am 6-8 hours away & financially strapped. it is eally hard for me to not be able to be there with him. he thinks he has had it for atleast 7 years. have you tried the mesosilver that i am reading so much about? i am sending the info that i can find on it too. thanks again. bless you n hope you are doing ok elisabeth Irwin <treechange55@...> wrote: Hello Vicki You have come to the right place. It does come as a bit of a shock when first diagnosed and takes a little time to sink in. Many of us, like myself, do not discover that we have hep c until we have already lived with the condition for 20 or 30 years. I am telling you this to re-assure you that it does not have to necessarily mean the end of the world. I am in my 50's and have lived a normal and healthy life and was shocked by the discovery of having hep c. I am currently undergoing treatment but live and work as before. I have also chosen to only share my condition with close family who are supportive and understand. suttonvicki <suttonvicki@...> wrote: hello, i don't know where to start. i am new to this group. i don't even know if this is where i need to be. i have just learned in the last two days that my son has been diagnosed with hep c. he is in prison for four years. the prison dr's have known since he was sent there. they made excuses as to why he was not informed before now. they had a health fair a month ago, the nurse asked him what kind of treatment thay had him an for it. he was in total shock as he had no idea. they are supposed to be setting up a biopsey to see how bad his liver is. i am scared to death for him n myself. i have informed my family of his condition as he will get out in about a year. they are all acting like he has the plague. i feel like i am alone in the journey. as i am sure so does my son, as i can not be there for him. please let me know if there is a different support group that i should join as it is not i tdhat has hep c lost in az, vicki Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 i want to thank you so much for the support you have sent this way.i have found so much hope with this group already that i really did not think was there. i am sending this hope on to my son along with a prayer, as this is the only support that i can get to him. i am 6-8 hours away & financially strapped. it is eally hard for me to not be able to be there with him. he thinks he has had it for atleast 7 years. have you tried the mesosilver that i am reading so much about? i am sending the info that i can find on it too. thanks again. bless you n hope you are doing ok elisabeth Irwin <treechange55@...> wrote: Hello Vicki You have come to the right place. It does come as a bit of a shock when first diagnosed and takes a little time to sink in. Many of us, like myself, do not discover that we have hep c until we have already lived with the condition for 20 or 30 years. I am telling you this to re-assure you that it does not have to necessarily mean the end of the world. I am in my 50's and have lived a normal and healthy life and was shocked by the discovery of having hep c. I am currently undergoing treatment but live and work as before. I have also chosen to only share my condition with close family who are supportive and understand. suttonvicki <suttonvicki@...> wrote: hello, i don't know where to start. i am new to this group. i don't even know if this is where i need to be. i have just learned in the last two days that my son has been diagnosed with hep c. he is in prison for four years. the prison dr's have known since he was sent there. they made excuses as to why he was not informed before now. they had a health fair a month ago, the nurse asked him what kind of treatment thay had him an for it. he was in total shock as he had no idea. they are supposed to be setting up a biopsey to see how bad his liver is. i am scared to death for him n myself. i have informed my family of his condition as he will get out in about a year. they are all acting like he has the plague. i feel like i am alone in the journey. as i am sure so does my son, as i can not be there for him. please let me know if there is a different support group that i should join as it is not i tdhat has hep c lost in az, vicki Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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