Haven't been tested in awhile

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Hello Group,

As you may have read my hubby was diagnosed two years into our

marriage with Hep C. His doctor said I should be tested so I spilled

my blood for them and they said I was negative. The doctor said it

was very hard for a spouse to get the Hep C virus unless my hubby

bled onto an open sore then I had nothing to worry about.

I've been feeling very low, no energy, depression, and it feels like

a small balloon is up under my right ribs that extends downward

towards my kidney. When I lay down, especially on my right side, I

have the weirdest feeling on the inside of my right ribs. It feels

like a muscle spasm without pain. A " warbling " sort of feeling. I

just can't explain it very well but I have laid with my hand over my

ribs to see if it was my muscle over the ribs but I can't feel

anything on the surface so it has to be inside my ribcage.

My husband has very thin blood and I have had to doctor him up when

he's bleeding like a stuck pig. I never reach for gloves, who has

time when he's pouring blood on the living room floor? I don't

believe his blood contaminate me like that. But we have shared

drinks, toothbrushes (once on vacation), and utensils.

I was also eating Ibuprofen and Tylenol for weeks like candy to stave

off arthritis and headaches. I would end up taking more than the

recommended dosages, always. I get migraines so I just keep taking

stuff until I either pass out or die...at that moment I don't care

which I do.

I feel like I have been really stupid.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

If you recommend a test for Hep C what should I ask my doctor to

perform and to look for? Should we see a specialist and what kind is

there for Hep C?

Thanks for listening to me whine for awhile. I'm just a little

scared and whole lot worried!

Gentle hugs to all,

Cyn