Saw the Doc today...not good

**Butch** · 09-14-2004, 09:17 PM

My doc thinks I might have Hepatitis C...he is running test for it and I will find out next week. This sh*t sucks. I don't know much about it but it doesn't sound good.

Anyone know anything about it?

**houseofpain** · 09-14-2004, 09:34 PM

http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gi/hepC.html
maybe you can find some answers here bro.

**DoctaBig** · 09-14-2004, 09:35 PM

what do you want to know???

treatment options are limited, but the disease is controllable...No more orals or drinking though

**Doc M** · 09-14-2004, 09:39 PM

When do you expect your results?

Doc M

**TooSmall** · 09-14-2004, 09:43 PM

you want to talk about ****ty doctors appointments i had to get circumcized less then a week ago :0

seriously though i feel for ya man, best of luck

**Bigen12** · 09-15-2004, 05:09 AM

Three of my very close friends have Hep C,

You will absolutly have to take care of yourself bro.

Like DoctaBig said no more orals or drinking

**palme** · 09-15-2004, 05:23 AM

Dont you get Hep C from sharing needles?

Lets pray you dont have it Butch.

**decadbal** · 09-15-2004, 08:42 AM

wow bro, i hope it all turns out negative... good luck to ya

***system admin*** · 09-15-2004, 08:45 AM

keep us posted. I wish you the best. Doctors can come off the wrong way when they think you have a problem that they cant figure out. Hopefully, this is the case here and it it nothing major.

Bc

**Commando_Barbi** · 09-15-2004, 08:48 AM

I know how it feels to sit and wait for crap like this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

**symatech** · 09-15-2004, 09:09 AM

bro i also understand how painfull it is to wait for test results. I wish you the best.

**partyboynyc** · 09-15-2004, 09:42 AM

did he base this diagnosis on your liver enzyme levels??!!!because if you're on gear your levels will be raised and that it when these docs scream Hep C.correct me if i'm wrong DOC M? i know 3 girls that were told they could have Hep C just because they were on 17AA birth control. i told them to get off it for a month and a miracle happened....no Hep C!!
are you on whiel you were taking this blood test??

**tryingtogetbig** · 09-15-2004, 09:50 AM

did you tell your doctor about your AS use Butch?

Let me know if I can help out in any way bro....

**cpt steele** · 09-15-2004, 09:52 AM

I hope it works out ok for ya bro

**Money Boss Hustla** · 09-15-2004, 09:58 AM

I wish the best for you bro. Let's hope the results come back negative.

**Doc M** · 09-15-2004, 10:04 AM

Although AS use can elevate liver enzymes, the treating Physician should not scream Hep C until they have done the appropriate testing..

Polymerase Chain Reaction test is a fairly new testing procedure that is far advance then the older methods of testing..The PCR test can detect the actual virus in a persons blood stream..There are three types of PCR diagnostic blood tests as follows:

HCV PCR viral detection test
HCV PCR viral load test
HCV PCR genotype test

Butch, did your Doc use these methods and explain to you what he was having done?

Doc M

**partyboynyc** · 09-15-2004, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Doc M

Although AS use can elevate liver enzymes, the treating Physician should not scream Hep C until they have done the appropriate testing..

Polymerase Chain Reaction test is a fairly new testing procedure that is far advance then the older methods of testing..The PCR test can detect the actual virus in a persons blood stream..There are three types of PCR diagnostic blood tests as follows:

HCV PCR viral detection test
HCV PCR viral load test
HCV PCR genotype test

Butch, did your Doc use these methods and explain to you what he was having done?

Doc M

i swear to you you should have seen these girls! one was my sister so i know how scared she was because her idiot doctor, i am now assuming, had done none of thesemore extensive tests.
the doctor of one of my girl friends went so far as to tellher at some point in her life she would need a liver transplant from the disease running rampant through her system over time.
it wasn't until they mentioned the high enzyme levels and i looked at the insert in thier birthcontrol packaging that i figured, "it's gotta be worth a shot to get off it for a month and see"
it scares me sometimes with these doctors and it's sad because i have to be at death's door b4 i go to my doctor and honestly he's very up on what i do as i spent years informing him on AAS as he admits little background with this.
good post Doc as i never knew the correct tests to ask for in this type of situation!!the Doc speaks once again!!

**allsaucedup** · 09-15-2004, 10:25 AM

best of luck butch

**MIKE_XXL** · 09-15-2004, 01:19 PM

Good luck Bro, keep us posted, we are here for you...XXL

**Pale Horse** · 09-15-2004, 02:09 PM

I'm with partyboy if your enzymes are high he is making an assumption, if he is wrong bitch slap him, if he is right listen to every word he says.

**OGPackin** · 09-15-2004, 02:27 PM

Hey, best of luck Butch!!

OG

**Maraxus** · 09-15-2004, 02:35 PM

Butch best of luck bro.

**Butch** · 09-15-2004, 03:01 PM

Hey Doc, yeah he doing th extensive HCV testing. I am not on a cycle...he did three different liver test and they all showed high levels of inflamation. He said he fears this the most...as in the is the worst case scenario. I took the tests yesterday and I get them back next Tuesday at the latest.

He ran some other tests but I forgot the name...it starte with "cey" or something like that.

And to answer your question doc....he really didn't explain them. He told me the treatment that I would have to go through if i have it...but other than that he said this is the most he fears....

Thanks all for you well wishes....this is why AR is a classy board!

**Butch** · 09-15-2004, 03:06 PM

OH BTW, I did mention or I told him I was just coming off a cycle...he thinks I might of gotten it from one of the needles I used....but all of mine were fresh from the packet.

**Pale Horse** · 09-15-2004, 03:24 PM

Did he give you your levels? I was diagnosed with that a year and a half ago it was just high values after all the tests were done. Stay strong, it will work out.

**Butch** · 09-15-2004, 04:01 PM

Yeah, he did giv eme the levels. However, I stopped my cycle in May.

**Daven** · 09-15-2004, 04:19 PM

I have 2 people in my imidiate family that have it, you really have to watch how you treat yourself bro, good luck, hope verything comes out ok!

**Powrlftr** · 09-15-2004, 07:26 PM

Oh man, I hope you don't have hep C. I used to work with a guy who had it, and he had to do 6 months of weekly interferon shots that made him sick as a dog for a couple days after the injection. Interferon is expensive as hell too, I hope you have good insurance.

**tryingtogetbig** · 09-15-2004, 09:33 PM

keep us updated bro.....

**BigMike J** · 09-15-2004, 10:05 PM

I have Hep-C I have had it for five years now.. it's inactive meaning that it's pretty much asleep. It can be controlled. I have also seen some other people with it,(county jail & Penn) i guess they did not take good care of themselves because you could tell they were not healthy. Eyes yellow and ****. Not good at all.

A nurse here at the hospital has had it for 25 yrs and she's still looks healthy. No treatment at all. I talk to her once in while that's how i know.

hopefully you do not have it, i got it because i was stupid and shared a needle with a friend. I got what i deserved, i just thank god it was not HIV.

Point is you can live a normal life.. Anyway i don't know where im going with this post, i guess im just trying to say, it's not the end of the world.

good luck

**Butch** · 09-16-2004, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by BigMike J

I have Hep-C I have had it for five years now.. it's inactive meaning that it's pretty much asleep. It can be controlled. I have also seen some other people with it,(county jail & Penn) i guess they did not take good care of themselves because you could tell they were not healthy. Eyes yellow and ****. Not good at all.

A nurse here at the hospital has had it for 25 yrs and she's still looks healthy. No treatment at all. I talk to her once in while that's how i know.

hopefully you do not have it, i got it because i was stupid and shared a needle with a friend. I got what i deserved, i just thank god it was not HIV.

Point is you can live a normal life.. Anyway i don't know where im going with this post, i guess im just trying to say, it's not the end of the world.

good luck

Thanks for the insight bro...I hope it is just high liver enzymes. I have not shared any needles with anyone...have had sex with mutilple partners...but I have had check up before...just never Hep C check ups.

I will keep you all informed....thanks again for all your insights and well wishes!

**BigMike J** · 09-16-2004, 07:30 PM

from what i understand you can not contract hep c from sex, very minimal chance of that.

**HeartDocMD** · 09-16-2004, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by BigMike J

from what i understand you can not contract hep c from sex, very minimal chance of that.

Although the major mode of transmission for Hep. C is through blood, there is a minor mode through bodily fluids. Although, sexual intercourse is not a high risk means of getting this virus, it is always a possibility and should never be excluded, thus one of the reasons to practice safe sex.