Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I'm new also. My name is Marguerita and I live in California. I am 50 yrs old and am also RH neg and received rhogham probably 10 times, I am also HEP C positive by PCR, also diagnosed by a Rheumatologist that I have all the criteria for FIBROMYALGIA, I also have an elevated RHEUMATOID FACTOR. There is also a test they did that said I'm HLA-B27 Positive, some other kind of arthritis. My ANA is Positive and other than that, I also have narcolepsy w/cataplexy. And, I have 2 special needs kids. In fact, I got a call from my liver/gastroenterologist specialist yesterday saying they needed to set up and appt. to discuss treatment options. I'm a little rattled and scared. You want my doctor's name and number? I don't know where you are, but you can also look on the Medical Board website and find a doctor in your area at the time, and check his credentials and make sure he's BOARD CERTIFIED. Marguerita Mludwig54@... Hi, I'm a newbie... Hello, My name is Diane. I'll be 57 years old tomorrow and I live in Kansas but I'm in California with my daughter waiting for her baby to arrive. Because I had Hep A twice and had received gammagoblin and I'm Rh negative and received rogam twice I decided to be tested for Hep antibodies because my exposure to blood products before 1992. Well, today I was given the results of a blood test I had last week and I tested positive for Hep C. I literally can't see straight as I've been on the puter most of this evening looking for information on this condition. I was diagnoised with fibromyalgia in 1996 and chronic fatigue in '97. Now I'm wondering if in fact I really have thoes conditions. I'm in shock and pretty angry at the medical profession. Now so much that I contanteced this disease but because with my history no one ever suggested that I have a test for Hep antibodies. An old friend of mine who has Hep C suggested I be tested. Even my daughter's OBGYN poopooed my questions and concerns about wanting a blood test. Why is the medical community so stuborn? Well, I apologize for venting. I'm trying to put a lid on my concerns, upsetness and shock because I don't want to worry my daughter as her baby was due today and she's pretty uncomfortable. We did convince her doctor to order a blood draw for her and she had that done today. Now, I need to know where to start. I really don't know what kind of doctor to see while I'm here. I had the blood test done at a prompt care clinic. I'm planning on being in California until July 8th. Then its back to Kansas to a town of 4500 people but we do have a medical center. I really don't know if they are equipped or experienced to handle this. Any advice or direction you can give me is appreciated. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/hcv/introduction.htm this is a great site on hep c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Dear Margarita. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob Drury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Dear Diane, You have my prayers. Bob Drury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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