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Thank you again... Jennifer, Colorado.

Here's one thing I think needs to be mentioned - but have not seen anyone mention.

Being an IV user it was thought that (because of HIV) if you were fucking it was OK to share needles as well, because you'd get it either way. But with HEP C that's not the case because it's not normally transmitted through sex. Out of ignorance we didn't know that. So I think message of that fact needs to be spread far and wide. "Never share needles" even if you are having sex. I know because everyone I know (and been with) has the rare genotype 3 for this area in the northwest US.

We have a county needle exchange program here so there's no excuse for sharing. In fact here in Washington it's legal (if over 18 years old) to possess sterile syringes. I think the whole country should adopt this practice, but include everyone - not just those 18 and older.

Donald Schulze, Tacoma, WA.

"I feel it's important to share hope and I want people not to be so afraid of this even though it's a life changing issue. I am 21 years old and i worked with a hep c patient. I was exposed to the virus at 18 and I decided to get myself tested for every STD. The results came back and I had a hep c reaction. Meaning I was expose to the virus. I was so afraid and felt like such a bad son and blamed myself for not being careful. So then they took blood to find out my geno type. I was exposed 3 years ago. I went back for the results and the doctor look at me and said. Congradulations. Your the 1% of those who build an immunity on their own. Your undetected for 3 years and chances are your body rejected the virus. My point is that these kind of things are there to value your life and fight harder but are no death sentence. I thank the virgin Mary because I made some promises I will keep. But don't let this beat you. Everyone is different. So don't let every story you read scare you. Live and know what that means. And as for me. I'm now curious about micro biology and who knows. Maybe I can study my own blood and try to mimic that. It doesn't kill to dream.

"Fight for that feeling of relief because I tell you. Nothing has ever felt this good

"Bmack89"

Hey folks, damned fine job y'all are doin.  I am approaching week 12, treatment, wondering where y'all are gettin the energy?  This shit is really knockin my dick in the dirt.  Glad to find you.  I am learnin a lot, cause straightup rocks!

We may not get out alive, but we can ride it out, if that's what it takes to survive!  Carry on ... shinin on!

Glowman, Canada

Thanks Glowman!  Hey, i don't write this stuff on treatment.  Been there, tried that.  Knocked mine in the dirt, too - and i don't even have one!  LOL  Take'r easy.  -- ed.

What a pure joy to find your site.  Been all over the frigging web and yours by far is the best.  I got hep C by blood transfusion back in 1972 while giving birth.  On the transplant list here in sunny Florida.  Been riding since the late 60's, had my own 45 flathead, suicide/jockey.  Now riding behind my old man.  Here's to keeping the shiny side up for all of us!  Keep up the great work, Pam (Sweet Bitch).  Beynon, Largo, FL.

i was diagnosed back in the  mid 90's and being a recovering addict/alcoholic  i dont want the syringes in my home, nor do i want the repercussions of the meds(depression) ect i have seen too many of my recovering friends, either relapse or lose thier jobs because depression kept them from functioning on their jobs, i work with sheet metal and weld equipment and i know i need to  have the  treatments but  the fear is greater than the disease for me .

 i got another biopsy for my liver in about 6 more weeks. in the meantime  thru the yrs i have been taking milk thistle and watching what i eat. if it has large amounts of iron i stay away from it. including asprin.

LITTLE BIT/LADY BIKER LISA

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Hey, greetings from the land of cheeseheads (Wisconsin).

 I have hep b&c and am going downhill fast. No family (hubby died from pneumonia w/HIV) or friends (had to leave my former life... to live to see another day). So I was thrilled to find your website. Real people, real information and humor....man, do I need humor. And straight talk. It was especially great to read your to treat or not to treat info, as most every site just assumes that you have the resources and choices to seek treatment. I can barely keep a roof over my head. I have no extra money (or insurance), went to a sliding scale clinic (was told they didn't treat hep  patients...big attitude there) and tried to get into clinical trials for over a year (NO chance with hep b&c genotype 1). By addressing those of us not going to the Mayo Clinic next week, you validate that WE are people,too. And I love the brain fog page. It is scary to have a trick brain...it goes out on me sometimes...but your light hearted games are a reminder that fun is just a click away. And they are good for me, too! Please keep up the good work.

Thank you.

Francine

Thank YOU for the great feedback - keeps me goin, grrl.  Go Vikes!  (jus had to say that)

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