why me

[NAVAJOman]

ok im 27 y/o and very active play many sports n run eat right, i get checked for everything every 2 months, i started seeing this new person for 2 months now i just went in to get checked 2 weeks ago and now out of no where i have hep C, what happen is this from my new lover? where is this coming from? i dont do drugs. i didnt get no blood trans. the only thing new is i started having un safe sex with this new person......... should i ask for them to get test also? what should i do...... but once i found out i did stop haveing unsafe sex...how only do i live? i still like to go clubbing and get drunk, should i stop? how offten can i drink? do i start making my self feel like i have hiv and not sare anything..... help can someone talk with me.....im sacred

[Magnum]

I have to agree with HCA and copyman. I've had it at least 15 years or more and have been pretty active sexually and no one has ever reported getting Hep C from me. Naturally, my sex partners are not wild party girls... well, maybe one. But seriously, unless you've had rough sex, your chances of getting it sexually is rare at best...

Here’s something else. You say you’ve had no blood transfusions. Have you had any in the past, before you were tested recently? There have been some cases of dentists giving patients Hep C. I don’t know how, but I’ve read about it.

Also, in Las Vegas, there was a big scandal at an endoscopy center where they were re-using needles to save money instead of buying new ones. The doctor has been arrested and the clinic(s) have been shut down. Get tested again...

Magnum

[copyman]

Yes, seems our posts did cross. Glad to see we do agree sometimes :-)

[HCA]

Our posts crossed-good to see we have a concensus!

[HCA]

I don't think you got it from your partner.

1) Sexual transmission is extremely rare.

2) Not enough time to test positive-only six weeks had passed between you meeting this person and getting tested.This would mean you would have had to become infected at virtually first encounter-miniscule chance of that.

3) Hep C infection is only blood to blood-nothging else.I don't know if you are gay,slightly higher risk for gay anal.

4) You must find out if you have tested positive for antibodies or active virus,They are two different things.As this was a routine check up it is almost certainly antibody only.
You may have had Hep C in the past and cleared it spontaneously.about one in five or six people do.

5) Hepatitis C is curable-unlike HIV-particularly in healthy young people.

6) Tell the doctor you want the PCR test which will confirm whether you have an active infection.
If you do get refered to a hepatologist,general practicioners cannot treat this disease as it requires expert care.

7) Don't drink alcohol until everything is resolved

8) Discuss the issue with your partner.
Most of us here have had multiple sexual experiences with no transmission

9) Calm down-if ever there was such a thing as a good time to get Hepatitis C this it ,with new leading edge treatments coming down the chute.

[copyman]

Did you test pos just for the antibodies or did you also have a follow-up test to confirm? The follow-up test to confirm is called a PCR test. If not you may just have the antibodies or are still in the acute stage, especially if you got it the last few months. Acute stage lasts 6 months and you could clear it on your own (around 15%) . Or if you confirm you have it you could treat right away while in the acute stage. You have a better chance of cure if you treat while in the acute stage. Consult with a Hepatologist (liver doctor)

Although risk from sexual exposure is rare it is still possible.

The way you refer to your partner as "new person", "them", I figured I have to mention that transmission of HCV is more prevalent among same sex partners. There was just a study that I glanced over addressing this. If I can find it I will post it.

Good luck