How long can a person with Hep C live ? Its not me ,but a good friend .?
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sorry to hear that your friend has got it. i found this site which is a story about a woman who has it. its probably worth reading becasue it kinda gives u insight to what someone with hep c thinks of ect
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Hepatitis is a group of viral infections that affect the liver causing acute/chronic inflammation which eventually may lead to liver failure or cancer and ultimately death. The B, C, and D group are blood borne and/or sexually transmitted or by vertical transmission from mother to child. Hepatitis C viral infection (HCV) is notoriously known to cause chronic liver disease and the risk for liver hepatoma/cancer is much higher than for HBV.\nJust like most viral infections, there is no definite cure by antiviral or antibiotic therapy. However, some antiviral drugs such as lamivudine (sometimes used to treat HIV) may hold some promise but no definite cure. It is important to note that most people do not die eventually from chronic hepatitis since it is a chronic disease. They may die of other causes. If you are sexually-active, also consider protecting your spouse/partner from picking up the infection by using appropriate barrier methods. \n\nI would advice you go on a high carbohydrate diet/low protein diet; take multivitamins supplements. have your doctor keep an eye on your liver function tests say on a yearly basis. Most other drugs used as supportive therapy are fraught with bad side effects.
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First of all, do you live in US? If Yes, I,m sure his disease was caused from alchol.  I lost my uncle a year ago with the same disease,age 57. Your friend needs to go file for Government SocialSecurity Disability. Get an attorney who deals with disability cases. The Hospitals cannot turn him away. Or, they are not suppose to. Doesn't matter about the money. They(Hospitals) have ways of getting income. Programs to help,  get the Dr. to write a letter for him to send to Social Security Disability. He needs to try and get on a Donar List. They say about the Lotterys--if you don't play you can't win. Well it's sad but true , here too.\nLook into the Herbal Books, Look up liver, to see what Herbs will help the liver to function better. Usually they will tell you also what to eat, that could play a BIG part.\nBut Please don't give up. PLEASE!!! I just lost my nephew 42, He shot himself,April 3,2006. He had a bad Liver from Hepatitis 2, And was a bad bad alcoholic. He did take Milk Thistle. Said it was an Herb that was good for Liver. \nHe Just Had some family problems,along with the hard liquor. So So Sad. I've been in shock for almost 2 weeks.\nI tryed my best to Help him in a good way, and he drove to see me that very morning 90miles one way. Got 2 speeding tickets, while on his way.But I still tryed. He cryed! \nThe last trooper didn.t even ask him to get out of his car,clocked him going 92mph,he was drinking vodka,chasing it with grape soda. I was on the phone with him during the whole thing. If the officer had of done his job, made him get out, he might still be with us today. \nBut This World is here, God gave up his only son for our wrong doings, ONLY if we would love his son. Follow the 10 Commandments. Yes , he Paid it all. \nI guess it just didn't end the way I wanted.\nMay God Bless You.
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Hepatitis C can not be cured.  Talk to your doctor and keep an eye on your liver.
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about 4 million and probably another million that don't know they have it.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/plan/HCV_infection.htm\n\nThis CDC web page lists figures from 1994 so you can be sure the numbers have grown since then.
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Assuming the hepatitis does not kill the person, then their life span won't necessary be connect to the hepatitis.\nHealth and life span may be considered as independent factors.
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Could your brother have contracted Hep-C in any way?  This disease can cause varicies (varicose veins) in his intestinal track from the esophagus to the large intestine that rupture, bleed and stop.  The liver is just unable to process the impurities in the blood fast enough if it's damaged and the pressure will build up in the veins.  It's a possibility.  He can be tested for Hep-C.  Get a second opinion if necessary.  Good Luck.
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Sorry to hear about that I have close family members with that terrible illness. Have you considered looking for a liver transplant support group to join? I would not like to see you go through that trauma again. I will see if I can find some groups near you. Should there be none in your area think about starting one. I need to know approx the area you live. Take care ~A~
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If you are infected with hepatitis, then you are going to get sick.  You will not develop immunity to it.\nIf you are vaccinated with a hepatitis vaccine from your doctor, then you can develop immunity.  I know that Hep B shots come in a series.  You have to get three shots over six months and then you will develop immunity.  There is a possibility that your body won't develop immunity, and you can have your doctor test your blood to see if you have developed immunity.
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I feel for you, i have just been cleared of Hep B, when i got it the hospital were so unhelpful, they acted like it was all my fault and i deserved what i got (one nurse in perticular commented how i should'nt sleep about!!!). In truth, 3 years down the line i still dont know how or where i contracted it. when i got home i felt like a leper but my family were on hand for me giving me support and researching on the internet for me (even to the point of being vaccinated for me/against me) Are you in the US? is should be illegal for them to discriminate againt you on those grounds, you need to talk to a lawyer. Best of wishes and good health for the future.
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Here is more than you ever wanted to know about Hepatitis B. Hope this helps you. I urge you to visit the Hepatitis B Foundation Website. Click on the module for an interactive course on Hep B.\n\nHepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Although most people exposed to the virus recover completely, chronic infections can lead to severe liver damage, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver cancer and death.\n\n\nHow is hepatitis B transmitted?\nHepatitis B virus is spread by contact with body fluids of an infected person. These body fluids include blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva. In about 30-40% of cases, the means of transmission is not known.\n\n\nWhat is the risk of hepatitis B?\nThere are approximately 80,000 new cases of hepatitis B infection each year in the United States. About 90-95% of adults recover from hepatitis B in a few months, clearing the virus from their systems and developing immunity. They will never get hepatitis B again: however, blood tests will always show that they were once infected, and blood centers will not accept donated blood from these individuals. Up to 10% of young adults who get the disease become carriers – as many as 1.25 million Americans are hepatitis B carriers. Carriers are people who have the virus in their blood and can infect others, even though they do not feel sick and have no obvious signs or symptoms of hepatitis B.\n\nPeople infected with hepatitis B who are unable to clear the infection from their bodies in six months are chronically infected with hepatitis B. The younger the person when infected, the greater the risk that the disease will become chronic. Chronic hepatitis B means that the virus is in the blood, infecting liver cells and possibly damaging them. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis, primary liver cancer, liver failure and/or death. An estimated 5,000 people die each year of chronic liver disease associated with HBV infection.\n\nPeople who are exposed to blood or body fluids of an infected person are at risk. You may also be at risk if you:\n\n\n\n\nAre exposed to bodily secretions, including on the job – as first aid or emergency workers, firefighters, funeral directors, police personnel, dentists, and dental assistants, and medical personnel\n\nLive in the same household with an infected person\n\n\nHave sex with a carrier of chronically infected person or have more than one sexual partner\n\n\nInject illicit drugs\n\n\nReceived a blood transfusion prior to 1975 (when a test to screen blood was developed) or if you have received multiple transfusions of blood or blood products\n\n\nHave hemophilia\n\n\nWork or are a patient in a health care or long-term care facility\n\n\nWork or are incarcerated in a prison\n\n\nAre bitten so that the skin is broken by someone whose saliva contains the virus\n\n\nTravel to countries with a high incidence of hepatitis B\n\n\nAre a hemodialysis patient\n\n\nHow is hepatitis B diagnosed?\nThe most common symptoms of hepatitis B occur within 25-180 days following exposure and include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, fever, weakness or tiredness lasting weeks or even months, abdominal pain in the area of the liver (upper right quadrant), dark urine and light-colored stool, joint pain, and yellowing skin and eyes (jaundice).\n\nAn estimated 40% of people infected with hepatitis B have no recognizable signs or symptoms and do not know how or when they became infected. The only way the disease can be positively identified is through a blood test. Many people are surprised to learn when they donate blood that they have tested positive for hepatitis B. Hepatitis blood tests are not usually included in the routine blood tests of a physical examination.\n\nThe blood tests for hepatitis B may include anti-HBs (surface antibody test), HBsAg (surface antigen test), and anti-HBc (core antibody test). Although anti-HBs and anti-HBc may be found in the blood of individuals who
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Hepatitis A, while capable of making you ill for quite some time, does not do the long term damage that Hepatitis B and C do.  You should be fine.
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Hi there,\n\nThanks for your question. First things first! Did you tell your doctor that you had been with someone who had Hep B? Your doctor needs to know this and test you for infection as soon as possible. \n\nIf you have done this, thank you! We don't need more Hep B infections!\n\nSecond, tell the girl you are seeing what's going on. She ought to understand that this is serious for both of you. Let her know you are seeking vaccination and would like to continue your relationship. It's not about her...it's about the Hep B.\n\nYour doctor can explain to you and probably administer the Hep B vaccine. Currently, alpha-interferon, adefovir and lamivudine are the FDA-approved Hep B vaccinations. Ask your doctor about them.\n\nAfter you are vaccinated, the vaccination should last for life. You can return to enjoying your relationship! \n\nGood luck!
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Hepatitis/wwwboard.html\ncheck out this chat board, sign up and ask questions. ;)
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My husband had Hep b from when he was really sick at age 8, he doesnt remember what happened or exactly how he got it. Last year he had to be tested for everything as he wanted to get Permantent Residency in Australia. When he got the results back they said that he no longer has Hep b. I thought no way can he previously have it, then now he doesnt. How does that work?
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Sure. My spouse has Hepatitis C and we're still married and have a healthy sexual relationship. We're just extra careful to use condoms.
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Hep C is not transmitted by drinking from someone's cup, or through bodily fluids.It is rarely transmitted from mother to child (<8%). (I know you didn't ask that; I just had to clarify the misinformation from the last answerer). \nGo to hepatitisneighborhood.com , they have a chat every Tuesday night with a doctor or PA.  You might want to check with a local support group. It was the best thing I ever did. I learned so much about the disease; learned how to advocate for myself and others, and have met many wonderful people. Best wishes to you; you are definitely not alone.