My HCV condition

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Dear All,

I am 50 years old, and I am a Bangladeshi, I am staying abroad for the past 20

years. And I am still working as an administrator in a company.

Since last 2 years I am passing through very stressful and depressing mental

conditions after I have discovered that I am a victim of HCV (Hepatitis C

Virus). Over here I cannot discuss or consult with any doctors or any victims

about this disease due to local policies/rules.

Just day before yesterday, I found of here in your website about `same boat

brothers' who were gathered together and were discussing freely about their

health conditions, which inspired me & encouraged to get involved in the

discussion.

As I told, I discovered that I am also a sufferer of HCV-C (Hepatitis C Virus)

" re-active >11 " . Accordingly, after through medical checkup the PCR results were

Genotype 4a (viral load 38, 53,094 copies, RNA 38.8 x 10.6). Suggested

medication is `Pegasys - IFN' & Cap E-ge/200mg.

I have still yet not started any medication for treating HCV due to the

expensive treatment and other certain circumstances. But I am taking some

preventive measures, like by avoiding high calorie fatty foods, oily foods,

foods with spices and also dairy products. And I drink plenty of water.

My other physical conditions are:

18 years back I had an `open heart surgery' due to the cause of mitral valve

calcification, which was replaced with a metal valve (MVR). Every month I

consult with cardio doctors for blood test called `coagulation studies' for the

medication dosage calculation of the medicine that I take regularly called

`Warfarin Sodium'.

It's been 5 years I have discovered Hypersensitivity & Diabetes type-2 and I am

also taking medication for that.

Furthermore, from the past 3 years I am also suffering with congestic gastro

problems; abdominal bloating called " dyspepsia " .

I am extremely sorry to write about my whole health conditions by taking your

valuable time. I will be happy to learn from you about what you think my HCV

status & conditions are (by the information I have provided above). I will be

glad if you could give me advices from your experiences. Thank you. Abdu.