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Trying to make a difference in the lives of those with Hepattitis C. If we ... more

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scared2death

An_249824 posted:

just got letter from blood center that i have hep c. cant get regular blood test till i see doctor and they are busy with flu season. im so scared. am i going to die

2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:scared2deathjust got letter from blood center that i have hep c. cant get regular blood test till i see doctor and they are busy with flu season. im so scared. am i going to die

hawgfan responded:

Hep C is nowhere near a death sentence. Lots of us on this board and others have been successfully treated. Even if treatment is unsuccessful, it's not a death sentence. Take a deep breath, see your doc, and take it one day at a time. Here is a community forum that can help.

http://exchanges.webmd.com/hepatitis-exchange

Report This| Share this:scared2deathHep C is nowhere near a death sentence. Lots of us on this board and others have been successfully treated. Even if treatment is unsuccessful, it's not a death sentence. Take a deep breath, see your doc, and take it one day at a time. Here is a community forum that can help.<br /> <br /><a href="http://exchanges.webmd.com/hepatitis-exchange">http://exchanges.webmd.com/hepatitis-exchange</a>

Di1264 replied to hawgfan's response:

I just joined this board needing advise and support, diagnosed 7 months ago. Starting Treatment in 2 weeks and getting very anxious but know it needs to be done. I am.type 1a, so any advise to help me prepare for the unknown would be welcome.

Report This| Share this:scared2deathI just joined this board needing advise and support, diagnosed 7 months ago. Starting Treatment in 2 weeks and getting very anxious but know it needs to be done. I am.type 1a, so any advise to help me prepare for the unknown would be welcome.

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