Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 You go Girl !! And kudos to the family. Love Janetcurlytoes45 wrote: Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 <samanthascott23hotmail> wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 You go Girl !! And kudos to the family. Love Janetcurlytoes45 wrote: Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 <samanthascott23hotmail> wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 You go Girl !! And kudos to the family. Love Janetcurlytoes45 wrote: Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 <samanthascott23hotmail> wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Janet. What I wanted to know was tx program. Whats that about. Re: Deciding to treat You go Girl !! And kudos to the family. Love Janetcurlytoes45 <curlytoes45@ yahoo.com> wrote: Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.... .been researching. ....researching. ...I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance... I live alone (I'm an empty-nester) ....wasn' t really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive.. ..I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance... .my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I' ve already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tinasamanthascott23 <samanthascott23@ hotmail.com> wrote: Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,and I rarely see her. Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and askedme to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's hadbeen elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hepc. LOLI told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liverfunction test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarelywent to the doctors.So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the mostserious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remissionis and anything else I need to know. I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be herefor my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes iteasier. Can I continue to study?I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the realserious side effects happen to everyone? Should I definitely treat? I'm already scared lolGod BlessSam Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. "There are souls in this world that have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go" Frederick Faber Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Tina, I’ve done it alone and I’m also 2b………I’ll be finished in another couple of weeks…….it’s very do-able! And now you have the support of family and don’t have the financial burden of medical costs – you really were blessed!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of curlytoes45 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:47 AM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I was unemployed so I decided to do the tx at that time. I’m not sure what I would have done if I had a job. My issues were, as I said, more problems relating to my arthritis and neuropathy. I wouldn’t say that the tx didn’t make me feel like crap now and then, but I don’t know that it would have kept me from working. I don’t know that I’d start a new job though. From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of curlytoes45 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 1:51 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Deciding to treat I've been struggling with whether to start another job or wait until I get finished with tx...don't want to start a new job just to get fired or have to quit because I'm sick.....were you able to work during tx.....I've been dealing with a lot of depression lately....and I've heard that tx might make it worse.....my family wants me to stay home.....but I raised 3 children alone....and I've never been without a job my whole life....I think cabin fever may be kickin' in. I guess I'll probably start tx for a few weeks...see how it goes.....then try to go back to work. Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Tina, I’ve done it alone and I’m also 2b………I’ll be finished in another couple of weeks…….it’s very do-able! And now you have the support of family and don’t have the financial burden of medical costs – you really were blessed!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of curlytoes45 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:47 AM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tina Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi Curleytoes! what a great name! lol,, well I agree that you should start tx and THEN SEE how you feel.. starting a new job can be stressful all by itself but being on this treatment might make it impossible.. and if you dont advise the HR person at your new employers office, then you would have no protection as far as the ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act)... if you tell them, they have to work with you if you are having trouble with work, however,,, most companies have some sort of time period when you first start that they can terminate you for ANY reason... I'd finish tx first,,, if it were me.. unless you start tx and have NO sides, no fatigue, no dropping of your bloods etc... thats my two cents, lol,, btw, welcome to the group,, Im jax, one of the co-owners, curlytoes45 wrote: I've been struggling with whether to start another job or wait until I get finished with tx...don't want to start a new job just to get fired or have to quit because I'm sick.....were you able to work during tx.....I've been dealing with a lot of depression lately....and I've heard that tx might make it worse.....my family wants me to stay home.....but I raised 3 children alone....and I've never been without a job my whole life....I think cabin fever may be kickin' in. I guess I'll probably start tx for a few weeks...see how it goes.....then try to go back to work. Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Tina, I’ve done it alone and I’m also 2b………I’ll be finished in another couple of weeks…….it’s very do-able! And now you have the support of family and don’t have the financial burden of medical costs – you really were blessed!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of curlytoes45Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:47 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tina Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi Jax, Yeah...I get a lot of ribbin' for that name....my kids gave me that after I fell out of our attic and broke 4 toes on one foot...(they DO look kinda curly now)lol.....thanks for having me here....looking forward to getting to know everyone.. God Bless, Tina Jackie on wrote: Hi Curleytoes! what a great name! lol,, well I agree that you should start tx and THEN SEE how you feel.. starting a new job can be stressful all by itself but being on this treatment might make it impossible.. and if you dont advise the HR person at your new employers office, then you would have no protection as far as the ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act)... if you tell them, they have to work with you if you are having trouble with work, however,,, most companies have some sort of time period when you first start that they can terminate you for ANY reason... I'd finish tx first,,, if it were me.. unless you start tx and have NO sides, no fatigue, no dropping of your bloods etc... thats my two cents, lol,, btw, welcome to the group,, Im jax, one of the co-owners, curlytoes45 <curlytoes45> wrote: I've been struggling with whether to start another job or wait until I get finished with tx...don't want to start a new job just to get fired or have to quit because I'm sick.....were you able to work during tx.....I've been dealing with a lot of depression lately....and I've heard that tx might make it worse.....my family wants me to stay home.....but I raised 3 children alone....and I've never been without a job my whole life....I think cabin fever may be kickin' in. I guess I'll probably start tx for a few weeks...see how it goes.....then try to go back to work. Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: Tina, I’ve done it alone and I’m also 2b………I’ll be finished in another couple of weeks…….it’s very do-able! And now you have the support of family and don’t have the financial burden of medical costs – you really were blessed!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of curlytoes45Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:47 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat Hi Sam, I haven't been on here much since I joined recently.....been researching.....researching....I have been weighing all the pros and cons of tx too....I am 50 years old....I lost my job before the first of the year so that meant no more insurance...I live alone (I'm an empty-nester)....wasn't really sure I wanted to tackle this right now because I didn't have anyone close to help me in case I did get sick.....I did a lot of praying and God sent me a wonderful blessing...my family has showed up....being very supportive....I found a liver doc close by that will see me w/o insurance....my first appt is the 14th.....and if she says it's ok to do tx....then I believe I'm ready to try it. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in this.......I've already found out that there's a lot of wonderful and knowledgable people in this group.....and I'll probably be asking a lot of questions myself....my genotype is 2b...which they say is one of the easier to treat.....so I'm going to look at this as just another little bump in the road.....and be healthier and happier once I get over it....I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do....and remember that there is always strength in numbers. Praying for Strength and Healing, Tina Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Jackie Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause.If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck> Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,> and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked> me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had> been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep> c. LOL> I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver> function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely> went to the doctors.> So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most> serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?> Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission> is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here> for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it> easier. Can I continue to study?> I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real> serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol> > God Bless> Sam > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.> Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause.If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck> Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,> and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked> me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had> been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep> c. LOL> I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver> function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely> went to the doctors.> So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most> serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?> Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission> is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here> for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it> easier. Can I continue to study?> I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real> serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol> > God Bless> Sam > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.> Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause.If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck> Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,> and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked> me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had> been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep> c. LOL> I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver> function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely> went to the doctors.> So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most> serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?> Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission> is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here> for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it> easier. Can I continue to study?> I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real> serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol> > God Bless> Sam > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.> Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 It's not the preferred way to go , but I got divorced so that I could be poor and get treatment from the drug company. THere's always that option. We remarried after treatment.Sharon in NW WashingtonAll I have seen teaches me to trust in the Creator for all that I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson RE: Re: Deciding to treatthat is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene..Lynne Dunham wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn't go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don't get sick for anything between now and then.LynneFrom: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treatI hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause.If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck> Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,> and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked> me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had> been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep> c. LOL> I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver> function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely> went to the doctors.> So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most> serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?> Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission> is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here> for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it> easier. Can I continue to study?> I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real> serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol> > God Bless> Sam > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.>Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I have heard of think kind of thing happening,, and its a total disgrace that in America today, that anyone should have to divorce in order to qualify for help! SHARON CROSBY wrote: It's not the preferred way to go , but I got divorced so that I could be poor and get treatment from the drug company. THere's always that option. We remarried after treatment. Sharon in NW WashingtonAll I have seen teaches me to trust in the Creator for all that I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson RE: Re: Deciding to treat that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham <lynnefamilyszabo> wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn't go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don't get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause.If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck> Thanks for all your replies in my "not treating" thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP,> and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked> me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had> been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep> c. LOL> I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver> function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely> went to the doctors.> So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most> serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment?> Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission> is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here> for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it> easier. Can I continue to study?> I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real> serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol> > God Bless> Sam > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.> Jackie Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I agree, but that was my alternative at the time. That was 2000. This treatment was paid for through medicare. I've heard of other people, however, who had to go this route to get medical treatment and it is pretty awful in the richest country in the world. Sharon in NW WashingtonAll I have seen teaches me to trust in the Creator for all that I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson Re: Re: Deciding to treat I have heard of think kind of thing happening,, and its a total disgrace that in America today, that anyone should have to divorce in order to qualify for help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I am single. So I have no one to divorce. J If the hep C comes back and I do check twice a year for it, there is a place in MD that will treat for a $10.00 visit. But not for anything else. Luckily have a doctor that doesn’t charge me for visits and keeps me healthy. After treatments well actually during treatment I made my mind up that I would start up my own business that I always dreamed of doing, am proud to say I did do just that and I am growing. I can make my own hours basically, so am careful to not overdue it. The option of going on Medicare doesn’t exist, and frankly I don’t want to go that route at all, I like and want to work. It is important to me. Moving to another state would impossible to have to start over again. ly I couldn’t do it alone not with what my state of health is in. I do need surgery for a torn shoulder, so I am afraid to mention any aches and pains for it would be written down. It keeps me in limbo, but I love my job plus it is my dream. Yes it does get very depressing at times, but I try to never think of it and keep going. Something like the treatments I had to do them so I did. No and ifs or buts. When I found out about the Hep C, I started treatment within a 2 months. ly it scared the hell out of me, and with all the reading I did and the no cure, wanted to keep it at bay or kick the dragon in the butt. So it will be next January that I can say I have been clear for 5 years. If it comes back soon, I will be so posting you will be kicking me off this list so quick. You are my lifeline. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 2:59 AM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Re: Deciding to treat I have heard of think kind of thing happening,, and its a total disgrace that in America today, that anyone should have to divorce in order to qualify for help! SHARON CROSBY wrote: It's not the preferred way to go , but I got divorced so that I could be poor and get treatment from the drug company. THere's always that option. We remarried after treatment. Sharon in NW Washington All I have seen teaches me to trust in the Creator for all that I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie on To: Hepatitis_C_Central Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 8:53 PM Subject: RE: Re: Deciding to treat that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn't go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don't get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Jackie Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 The federal HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) regulations cover you if you have continuity of coverage. That’s why if you lose a job, it’s important to pick up the COBRA coverage till you get another job and are covered there. If you have continued coverage, no insurance company can refuse to treat you for a pre-existing condition – this applies to group plans and it applies to every state. So if you lose a job and pick up COBRA and then get another job and sign up for their group plan, you would be covered immediately with no pre-existing condition wait. If you didn’t have insurance at the time of enrollment, they can impose the waiting periods. Most companies will pay your premium for the month if you quit at the beginning of the month so if you plan to quit a job, do it after the first of the month – chances are, you’ll at least get that month’s insurance before you would have to begin paying yourself the following month. And when you are notified of your COBRA election rights, you have 60 days to decide whether to take it – and then, you have another 45 days to pay so you have some breathing room if you’re not sure what to do. You can always elect the coverage and then just not pay if you decide you don’t need it or can’t afford it. Just elect it at the latest date to stretch your time. This all also assumes that you worked for an employer with 20 or more employees and that you were covered by insurance there. Of course, the key is that you can afford to pay the premiums for the time you are between jobs. From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:53 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Re: Deciding to treat that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham <lynnefamilyszabo> wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 ly I don’t have a choice here. I am to young and not handicapped enough to get medical assistance. From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:53 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Re: Deciding to treat that is horrible,, while Im NOT for government insurance by any means, this is awful, to not treat a pre existing for 5 years,, thats obscene,, Heck, I'd move to another state for treatment if I needed it and couldnt get treatment covered,, what would happen if you had cancer and it came back prior to 5 years?? would you have to wait to start chemo or any other treatment for the relapse of cancer ?? thats obscene.. Lynne Dunham wrote: It depends on what state you live in. Here is VA they passed a law that only Blue Cross can treat any pre-existing conditions. It would cost me about 1300.00 a month with no guarantee it wouldn’t go up. I tried for temporary insurance and in VA it is 5 years wait on pre-existing conditions. It just stinks that each state has their own way on controlling people from getting health insurance. Luckily I have one more year to go, so you all keep your fingers crossed that I don’t get sick for anything between now and then. Lynne From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of butchholland2002 Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:08 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Deciding to treat I hope this is not too unethical for here but if it helps someone get heath insurance I'm ok with it.IF company insurance works like it did when I was lucky enough to still work there is a pre-existing clause. If you have not been treated for a specific illness in the last 12 months you are exept from it and qualify.If you can get the disability insurance with it you would then be fully covered to start treetment without worry so going back to work would be a plus. I have only caught bits and pieces of you all's story's and do have brain fog so please take this with a grain of salt. Just hate to see someone foot the whole bill for treetment and insurance company's are not angles eather. If this was not right of me to say here please tell me and I will not mention it again.Just can't help trying to help. It's a gift and a curse at times. Thanks and best of luck > Thanks for all your replies in my " not treating " thread. > I am seriously considering treatment now, after reading everything. > I guess I need to get a liver doctor first hey? lol I only have a GP, > and I rarely see her. > Once when I saw her for my liver function tests, she rang up and asked > me to come in ASAP. So I went in there and she told me my LFT's had > been elevated twice in a row, and I would have to get tested for Hep > c. LOL > I told her that I already have hep c and that is why we did the liver > function test. So as you can see, she did not remember me, as I rarely > went to the doctors. > So anyway, where to start. I guess I am wondering what are the most > serious side effects, and does everyone get really sick on treatment? > Do side effects go, once treatment stops, what the chance of remission > is and anything else I need to know. > I am also in University, but I study from home, as I want to be here > for my son before and after school. So I study online, which makes it > easier. Can I continue to study? > I have heard a lot of horror stories about this treatment. Do the real > serious side effects happen to everyone? > Should I definitely treat? > I'm already scared lol > > God Bless > Sam > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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