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Hepatitis c

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patricia79029
patricia79029

Have just read in newspaper if you had blood transfusion before 1991 you should be tested for hepatitis c as I had one in 1974 after birth of my son do you think that it would be relevant to me as it's been so long ago

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  • lori13
    lori13 patricia79029

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    Hi Patricia I also had 2 blood transfusions one in 1979 after a car accident and one in 1982 after the birth of my oldest son by c-section.  I was also raped a few years ago and was recently tested. I have it and am in the process of being treated there is a cure if you are diagnoised with genotype -1 which is what I have.  The doctors are not sure if it was the blood transfusions or the rape.  My doctor also told me anyone born between 1945 and 1965 should be tested.  I would get tested if I were you just to be on the safe side.  I have no liver damage so I was lucky they found it when they did.  I know this post is over a year old but if you haven't been tested please do get tested it will ease your mind..
  • HieuPham
    HieuPham patricia79029

    Posted

    Yes, you should get tested. People discover they have HepC after years and years living with it!
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