HepC and relationships

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Hi guy!

You've been a big help this past year since I've been

lurking and making a few posts. I've learned a lot and

thank you all.

I immediately scheduled and did the upper GI to see

why the dr. found blood in my stool. The colonoscopy

and EDG is scheduled the 31st. I did find out that

because I had a gastric bypass 2-1/2 years ago, it is

a good possibility I developed an ulcer from the

staples. Some said the majority of those who have that

problem can stop it with medication. Wish me luck that

this is the case and a Nexium or Prilosec will do the

trick. Then I can get on the PegIntron and Rebetrol

and get going on wiping this HepC bugger out to

undetectable levels.

I should have the results by Tuesday for the upper GI.

Maybe they will have the cause and solution then.

For now, I'm eating spinach and natural things that

have iron in it, to build the levels up. I did learn

that things like eating nuts will decrease iron

levels.

Perhaps I'll need some iron shots or an iron infusion

to pump the levels back up.

What is your guys' experience with dating

relationships and telling someone you have HepC? What

is the likelihood of infecting someone or someone

getting it from me? I'm just dating someone new (first

time in a long time) and would know they will

eventually have to know, and I have full intention of

telling them. I don't ever want to hurt someone or

have them in my position. Since I'll be going on

treatment in the near future, that is going to be hard

to hide, especially the side effects.

Basically, I feel like a diseased leper and believe

everyone will reject me once they find out. Only my

parents and my doctor knows the diagnosis. I don't

dare tell coworkers or friends at this point. I'm

afraid I won't get the support I need.

Gav

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