Not feeling social...day 4...still

[annibelle48]

I'm sorry, but, I really am not feeling "social" right now... That'll come I'm hoping, but looking at all the posts of everybody (not everybody...some people are hurting) joking and laughing and moving on with real life just makes me want to cry.... I know that sounds depressing... I find myself just sifting thru trying to find someone who I can be miserable with yet encouraged by.... To tell the truth, I would rather think of ways to help other people than help myself... Is this the wrong way to feel?

[ActingBrandNew]

The antibodies take 3-6 months to show up after exposure but the actual HCV RNA appears in blood and can be detected as early as 2–3 weeks after infection using the HCV qualitative or quantitative test. Your right though, insurance usually wants someone to test positive for the antibody's first before having an HCV PCR.

Thanks for the prayers :)

[annibelle48]

No, of course I don't mind. I'm a Med Lab Tech. I'm the one that hides in the back and performs the lab tests...I'm a generalist which means I can do it all. I go up to get blood if the phlebotomists can't get it.
Of course you're right that people should get tested a couple times a year. The problem is the virus won't show up for 3-6 months after contraction. I try to tell people they need to get tested immediately after a needle stick (or any other high risk event) and then at 3 months and then again at 6 months.
With no "event" they don't want to test for it. It's all about the insurance I guess.
I'll be praying for next month to bring good news

[ActingBrandNew]

If you dont mind me asking what profession that would be.  Medical field maybe? I did 7 months of treatment to try and get rid of the Hep. I will know next month if Im cured. You have to have no virus 6 months after treatment to be cured. My last test was 3 months post and there was no virus. Medicine has come very far...in fact there are new HCV drugs that the FDA will review in December which are better tolerated with a higher % cure rate. Your right, its not a game stopper so long as people get tested. Many people dont get tested and when they find out its too late. Im active in the HCV forum and there have been some good folks die over there. Baby boomers, vietnam vets....everybody for that matter should be tested at least once in there lifetime.  

I was married for many years but am now divorced. Before I new I was infected I didnt take "precaution" around her. Well, apparently it isnt necessary with HCV as I didnt pass it to my ex wife. Anyways...I get all worked up over the topic....in a good way. I try to spread awareness and education.

[annibelle48]

My mom had hepatitis.. Back then we called it "Non-A, Non- B". . My brother and I were born after she got it but we never got it. My dad never got it. It's the reason I went into the profession I'm in. The prednisone she took every day gave her other issues... Medicine has come soooo far since then.
Hep is NOT a "game-stopper"... It's just a bump... A big one, but still a bump. I see so many success stories all the time...

[annibelle48]

Thanks Rose, and thanks to all of you for getting "down in the puddle" with me... I needed it. Tomorrow is almost here (my day 5)

[ROSYouralright]

Your emotions are very normal and we all go through it! The great news is that you will start to feel better and better each and everyday! When we reach out and help others we are actually helping ourselves as well. Its never wrong to pay it forward! Keep on keeping on! One choice at a time!

[ActingBrandNew]

LOL ☺

[annibelle48]

In more ways than one sweetie... I couldn't resist.. Anyway.... I just saw your status!!! How cool is that... "Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less". Amen

[ActingBrandNew]

It didn't sound like a stupid question at all. And you will be back to doing what you want in no time. Im sure your husband will be happy when this is over....just tell him every day your a little closer. You should start feeling better soon...your almost over the hill!

[annibelle48]

Thanks digger...trying to :)

[annibelle48]

K... Thanks. It really sounded like a stupid question but one of the reasons I'm in this "pickle" is cause I just want to go, go, go.... I have a lot to do for other people. I know it's selfish of me to think they actually need me, but the pills let me do what I wanted....I guess it was the pills and not me... It'll be refreshing to know what I'm really like after 4 1/2 years of mood altering drugs!!!
Any words of wisdom for my husband.....?  I haven't been really too nice to be around lately....

[zerokewl123]

Helping others by no means is wrong..most people well end up helping each other when there  being helped ... so if you wanna help people go right ahead

[ActingBrandNew]

"To tell the truth, I would rather think of ways to help other people than help myself... Is this the wrong way to feel?"

I dont think so. We often times learn more about ourselves when we help others. Hang in there...it will get better.

[digger1976]

Helping other in need will help you in return. Don't worry about feeling blue at the moment, we all felt down early in, its to be expected my friend! Your mood will lift as things start to improve for you, it just take the dreaded word time is all! Keep your head up and congrats on 4 days, well done!