Just diagnosed

May 28, 2007

Thanks so much for your reply Matt. Seems to be a whirlwind of

information and changes. Sometimes just having a place to talk with

someone like yourself who has been there and understands gives much

relief. So thank you, I have a appointment with my ENT who reffered

me to the specialist in Calgary to let him know what's been hapening

and to see if I can get in faster. Thanks again for your support, I

will keep you posted,

Sincerely,

Joanne

> >

> > Hi all, my name is Joanne, I am 40 and hve just been diagnosed 3

weeks

> > ago with a cholesteatoma. I've been having ear problems for 8

years.

> > Been to 3 ENT's and just a yearly issue with ear pain, a few

infections

> > and vertigo on and off quite severe. They all figured it was

fluid in

> > the ear and maybe tubes eventually would help. I had surgery 4

weeks

> > ago to straighten my nose septum and put tubes in both my ears.

This is

> > when they seen the cholesteatoma. I just recently went on lone to

learn

> > about it....I'm a little overwelmed. My ENT has reffered me to a

> > specialist in Calgary but I cant get in until July 12. Since the

tube

> > surgery everything has been worse. First a lot more ear pain, but

then

> > 3 nights ago I woke in the night with very bad bed spins. I

havent been

> > able to get up and down without almost falling over, I cant drive

> > becuse I'm scared of the dizziness, a;nd I'm naseaus most of the

day.

> > I'm a at home Mom with a 3 year old boy so I wont take anything

like

> > gravol to help. Last light the pain came back like a knife

stabbing in

> > my ear....I dont know how to keep this up for another month..any

advise

> > would be appreciated.

> > Thank you much,

> > Joanne

> >

>

> --

>

July 30, 2007

Our chat is not until next Thursday. And, it's optional. You join if you feel ready, so please don't let it scare you away. If you want to, just hang back a little while and read emails. You'll get an idea of what we are like and you may even pick up some useful information. Join in when you are ready. The waiting drove me crazy also. I just turned 58 last week and am 1b. I will be on treatment 48 weeks altogether. I think it was much harder than actually being on treatment. We're here. Ask questions or just read emails and get used to us and maybe learn some hints, tips and wisdoms. Hugs, VickieGTonni Brende wrote: Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans TonniVickieG <onelildeltagirl> wrote: Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your

son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16,

1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight,

but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our

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July 30, 2007

Our chat is not until next Thursday. And, it's optional. You join if you feel ready, so please don't let it scare you away. If you want to, just hang back a little while and read emails. You'll get an idea of what we are like and you may even pick up some useful information. Join in when you are ready. The waiting drove me crazy also. I just turned 58 last week and am 1b. I will be on treatment 48 weeks altogether. I think it was much harder than actually being on treatment. We're here. Ask questions or just read emails and get used to us and maybe learn some hints, tips and wisdoms. Hugs, VickieGTonni Brende wrote: Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans TonniVickieG <onelildeltagirl> wrote: Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your

son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16,

1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight,

but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our

gift and we are forever grateful. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

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July 30, 2007

Our chat is not until next Thursday. And, it's optional. You join if you feel ready, so please don't let it scare you away. If you want to, just hang back a little while and read emails. You'll get an idea of what we are like and you may even pick up some useful information. Join in when you are ready. The waiting drove me crazy also. I just turned 58 last week and am 1b. I will be on treatment 48 weeks altogether. I think it was much harder than actually being on treatment. We're here. Ask questions or just read emails and get used to us and maybe learn some hints, tips and wisdoms. Hugs, VickieGTonni Brende wrote: Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans TonniVickieG <onelildeltagirl> wrote: Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your

son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16,

1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight,

but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our

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July 30, 2007

Thank you very much for the kind, encouraging words. Tonnipatricia wrote: Tonni, Welcome, very happy to have you sweetie. Never give up hope and any support group worth their weight does not judge but stands by you and tries to lift you up. I pray your son tests negative but if not he will need you more than ever so you will and can handle the situation. Don't play the blame game, it won't help

believe me. All we can do is take it one day at a time and if that is to much then take a minute or second and get through that. Don't project the future honey. We will be here for you always to answer any questions you may have. We all share in trying to slay the dragon we have. My name is Pat aka WW, 61 yrs. young [lol] have genotype 1-b and been on treatment for 17 and 1/2 weeks. Showed clear at 12 weeks, will be on for a total of 48 weeks if all goes well. Much love and hugs sweetheart and you and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love...Pat/WWtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my

arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face

the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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July 30, 2007

Thank you very much for the kind, encouraging words. Tonnipatricia wrote: Tonni, Welcome, very happy to have you sweetie. Never give up hope and any support group worth their weight does not judge but stands by you and tries to lift you up. I pray your son tests negative but if not he will need you more than ever so you will and can handle the situation. Don't play the blame game, it won't help

believe me. All we can do is take it one day at a time and if that is to much then take a minute or second and get through that. Don't project the future honey. We will be here for you always to answer any questions you may have. We all share in trying to slay the dragon we have. My name is Pat aka WW, 61 yrs. young [lol] have genotype 1-b and been on treatment for 17 and 1/2 weeks. Showed clear at 12 weeks, will be on for a total of 48 weeks if all goes well. Much love and hugs sweetheart and you and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love...Pat/WWtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my

arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face

the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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July 30, 2007

Thank you very much for the kind, encouraging words. Tonnipatricia wrote: Tonni, Welcome, very happy to have you sweetie. Never give up hope and any support group worth their weight does not judge but stands by you and tries to lift you up. I pray your son tests negative but if not he will need you more than ever so you will and can handle the situation. Don't play the blame game, it won't help

believe me. All we can do is take it one day at a time and if that is to much then take a minute or second and get through that. Don't project the future honey. We will be here for you always to answer any questions you may have. We all share in trying to slay the dragon we have. My name is Pat aka WW, 61 yrs. young [lol] have genotype 1-b and been on treatment for 17 and 1/2 weeks. Showed clear at 12 weeks, will be on for a total of 48 weeks if all goes well. Much love and hugs sweetheart and you and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love...Pat/WWtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my

arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face

the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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July 30, 2007

Thank you Vicki. TonniVickieG wrote: Our chat is not until next Thursday. And, it's optional. You join if you feel ready, so please don't let it scare you away. If you want to, just hang back a little while and read emails. You'll get an idea of what we are like and you may even pick up some useful information. Join in when you are ready. The waiting drove me crazy also. I just turned 58 last week and am 1b. I will be on

treatment 48 weeks altogether. I think it was much harder than actually being on treatment. We're here. Ask questions or just read emails and get used to us and maybe learn some hints, tips and wisdoms. Hugs, VickieGTonni Brende <tbrende7> wrote: Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans TonniVickieG

<onelildeltagirl> wrote: Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our

chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten

test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about

what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our

language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are

important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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July 30, 2007

Thank you Vicki. TonniVickieG wrote: Our chat is not until next Thursday. And, it's optional. You join if you feel ready, so please don't let it scare you away. If you want to, just hang back a little while and read emails. You'll get an idea of what we are like and you may even pick up some useful information. Join in when you are ready. The waiting drove me crazy also. I just turned 58 last week and am 1b. I will be on

treatment 48 weeks altogether. I think it was much harder than actually being on treatment. We're here. Ask questions or just read emails and get used to us and maybe learn some hints, tips and wisdoms. Hugs, VickieGTonni Brende <tbrende7> wrote: Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans TonniVickieG

<onelildeltagirl> wrote: Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our

chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten

test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about

what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our

language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are

important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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With you having young children in the house still I would stash my toothbrush and razor.Children don't always listen when you tell them not to touch something.Having hep C.It is like having the flu all the time.I could determine when to have my bloodwork done just by how I felt.I got irritated bowel syndrome from having hep and digestive problems where I hickup all the time when I eat and running to the toilet continually after I ate because diarea.Sick stomach all the time.Forget all the time.Am in pain a lot of the time in the bone and muscle.I have ostioporosis and fibromyalgia.You could have any number of problems.You will have to see a liver specialist to find out your genotype of hepc.Genotype 1a and 1b are the hardest to clear.When I had my genotype the doctor never told me if I was a or b just 1.I did clear the virus in 98-99 with a 52wk treatment with interferon at 3 shots a wk and 5 riboveron pills a day.Now it is only one shot a wk which is much better plus the pills everyday.Treatment is much easier now then when I had treatment.Your specilist should also be doing a liver biopsy to see how much damage your liver is in.Make sure you get a copy of evrything for yourself on any tests they do.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: July 30, 2007 3:51 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: just diagnosed

Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans

TonniVickieG wrote:

Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote:

May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni

Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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July 31, 2007

With you having young children in the house still I would stash my toothbrush and razor.Children don't always listen when you tell them not to touch something.Having hep C.It is like having the flu all the time.I could determine when to have my bloodwork done just by how I felt.I got irritated bowel syndrome from having hep and digestive problems where I hickup all the time when I eat and running to the toilet continually after I ate because diarea.Sick stomach all the time.Forget all the time.Am in pain a lot of the time in the bone and muscle.I have ostioporosis and fibromyalgia.You could have any number of problems.You will have to see a liver specialist to find out your genotype of hepc.Genotype 1a and 1b are the hardest to clear.When I had my genotype the doctor never told me if I was a or b just 1.I did clear the virus in 98-99 with a 52wk treatment with interferon at 3 shots a wk and 5 riboveron pills a day.Now it is only one shot a wk which is much better plus the pills everyday.Treatment is much easier now then when I had treatment.Your specilist should also be doing a liver biopsy to see how much damage your liver is in.Make sure you get a copy of evrything for yourself on any tests they do.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: July 30, 2007 3:51 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: just diagnosed

Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans

TonniVickieG wrote:

Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote:

May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni

Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

July 31, 2007

With you having young children in the house still I would stash my toothbrush and razor.Children don't always listen when you tell them not to touch something.Having hep C.It is like having the flu all the time.I could determine when to have my bloodwork done just by how I felt.I got irritated bowel syndrome from having hep and digestive problems where I hickup all the time when I eat and running to the toilet continually after I ate because diarea.Sick stomach all the time.Forget all the time.Am in pain a lot of the time in the bone and muscle.I have ostioporosis and fibromyalgia.You could have any number of problems.You will have to see a liver specialist to find out your genotype of hepc.Genotype 1a and 1b are the hardest to clear.When I had my genotype the doctor never told me if I was a or b just 1.I did clear the virus in 98-99 with a 52wk treatment with interferon at 3 shots a wk and 5 riboveron pills a day.Now it is only one shot a wk which is much better plus the pills everyday.Treatment is much easier now then when I had treatment.Your specilist should also be doing a liver biopsy to see how much damage your liver is in.Make sure you get a copy of evrything for yourself on any tests they do.

Gail

-----Original Message-----From: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: July 30, 2007 3:51 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: just diagnosed

Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans

TonniVickieG wrote:

Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote:

May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni

Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.

July 31, 2007

Thank you all for the advice. I am learning a lot just reading. Tonnigail wrote: With you having young children in the house still I would stash my toothbrush and razor.Children don't always listen when you tell them not to touch something.Having hep C.It is like having the flu all the time.I could determine when to have my bloodwork done just by how I felt.I got irritated bowel syndrome from having hep and

digestive problems where I hickup all the time when I eat and running to the toilet continually after I ate because diarea.Sick stomach all the time.Forget all the time.Am in pain a lot of the time in the bone and muscle.I have ostioporosis and fibromyalgia.You could have any number of problems.You will have to see a liver specialist to find out your genotype of hepc.Genotype 1a and 1b are the hardest to clear.When I had my genotype the doctor never told me if I was a or b just 1.I did clear the virus in 98-99 with a 52wk treatment with interferon at 3 shots a wk and 5 riboveron pills a day.Now it is only one shot a wk which is much better plus the pills everyday.Treatment is much easier now then when I had treatment.Your specilist should also be doing a liver biopsy to see how much damage your liver is in.Make sure you get a copy of evrything for yourself on any tests they do. Gail -----Original Message-----From: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies [mailto:HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies ]On Behalf Of Tonni BrendeSent: July 30, 2007 3:51 PMTo: HepatitisCSupportGroupForDummies Subject: Re: just diagnosed Chat on line?? Thegroup I was gonna hit tonight go cancelled, so I ae owait ti next Mondy I could use a grou,bdon't evenknow what to ask t this point. Unti my results are in and my sons, don't even know what havn hep c means. I got everyne new toothbrushes and razors. I got mine stashed. I have always kept my blood to myself, just because of mypast. I think I have the basics covered The waiting is

what is driving me crazy. I have it, but don't know what itmeans TonniVickieG <onelildeltagirl> wrote: Hi, Tonni. Welcome to our group. I pray that your son will test negative. That will be just one more thing you don't have to worry about. You have your hands full for sure. I'm VickieG, AkA, onelildeltagirl. I started tx. June 26th. this year. I will take my 6th shot of Pegaysy tomorrow night. This is a good group. YOU WILL NOT be judged here. It doesn't matter how or why you have hep c. It only matters that you are getting the help you need both medically and mentally. Just ask what questions you need the answers to and someone will either answer them or tell you where you can go to get those

answers. Reaching out is a critical first step in your treatment. I hope you are comfortable enough with us to join our chat on Thursday night. Hugs, VickieGtbrende7 <tbrende7> wrote: May 16, 1997 was the last day I stuck a needle in my arm. Lost my baby girls about a year earlier, due to my lifesytyle; that's when I started using dirty needles..I truly wanted to die.Toay, 10 years later, I am not even close to that same person. I have my girls back, a loving husband, a wonderful son, plus 2 more sons, as I just adopted 2 grandsons. Beyond that, my 8 year old son, athan, is the only one of my 5 kids, who's test results ain't in yet; other 4 tested negative. He is a Spastic Quad CP from before birth. But he is also my only child born since sobriety. I

heth is was the test I was most worried about, and his is the onl;y result I haven't yet got.My husband hasn't gotten test yet. He says it don't matter either way, and that since he is a vietnam vet, that they test him all the time. ot the same. Still needs to get it done. But glad to hear his logic.Was gonna try a support meeting tonight, but it was cancelled. Not ready to face the judgng world, but ready to know what I need to do now. I saw a doc, as my resuls came in the mail, after donating blood.They ran a bunch of blood work and can't tell me for sure when the results will be in. At that time, I will need to know what is the right thing to do next.Right now, I guess my tears are trly from knwing that I did 8 years of aids testing, and all were negative....no one even stated that I should test for this. My son has had numerous surgeries and testing, so I pray he does not have this, but

still don't know for sure. I don't know if I can handle things if I passed it on.?.Still awaiting results; wondering about what tomorrow holds; buet holding today together.Tonni Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the

dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful. Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. Tonni Brende Wife, Mother, Grandma too WORRY ABOUT NOTHING...PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING. I would rather walk with God in the dark, then to walk alone in the light. athan - He can't sit alone, who wants to. He can't stand alone, who needs to. He can't speak our language, but is more understood than most. He can melt anger with a smile. He can quiet a loud room without speaking. And he can teach every single one of us that the little things are what are important. He is our gift and we are forever grateful.

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July 31, 2007