Dear Hep C forum friends - I have a lot of questions and I am feeling very scared.
I don't have all the information yet as I am waiting for blood test results. (viral load? test)
I am 55 yrs old, female, and have been feeling very sick with chronic pain in neck, back, and joints all over, for about 4 and 1/2 years. Doctor said I "may" have Hep C. I have never used needles..so I figure I must have gotten the virus from the dentist or from a sexual partner, although it seems unlikely.
Anyway.....I have insurance but I am not sure yet if my insurance will cover treatment. I am just fairly frantic thinking about all the possibilities...and I am worried.
My doctor said that as far as he knew, the main barrier to treatment today would be lack of insurance, or for those who have "bad" insurance.
If you have any advice for me please do share it. Thanks! alice