I have a simple question

[NoFearNoBull]

In 1995 I learned of my Hep C virus. I do not have cirrhosis of the liver. I am never ill. I have never been offered a treatment option from the VA (vet admin hospital). I have had many 4 sexual encounters with 4 women since I learned of it. Never been an issue. But, now I have found someone I want to keep. She lives a ways from me, but will be coming here in a week. I have not told her of this. Does anyone have any advice to me? I don`t want to loose her, or deceive her. I have a file on Hep C for her to read about it. I feel I should sent it to her before she comes here, but really want to tell her in person. I am having a real hard time with this. Been single since 1995 and I am 55. Can someone please help me think this one out. Any advise is better than none. I am a good man and want to have a good like, this woman makes me happy. Help Me...

[joemc34606]

I agree with everyone that you need to tell her, but you should also know that hep c is not a sexually transmitted diease it is a blood diease. I have been living with it for possible 20 years and have been married for 23, my wife and I have never had protected sex and since I found out in 2007 she gets tested every year just to be sure. Good luck. Joe

[Advocate1955]

As the wife of a man with Hep C, I think that if you care about her, it is important to talk to her about Hep C and treatment.  In my husband's case, living with Hep C has created stress and anxiety for both of us.  Treating Hep C (currently in third treatment) can be very difficult due to side effects.  I would encourage you to talk to her, give her time to process the information, and see what happens.  From a wife's point of view, I wish every day for him to be well and virus free.  I try to support him in every way I can.  There are days when it is very tough to see him fatigued, or struggling with other side effects of treatment.  I think I would have felt hurt or angry if he hadn't told me about this diagnosis, which can indeed turn lives upside down.  Best of luck.

[Livinontheedge]

Hi and welcome to the forum.   You are in a situation alot of us have been in.  However, with this disease, it is very important to practice safe sex protected sex.    
HCV is a very sneaky, silent killer and can sneak up on you very quickly.   I had no symptoms for over 10 years with healthy liver panel & biopsies.   And then over the next 10 years towards the end of 2010, my liver biopsy moved from 0 to stage 2 grade 2 liver disease.   I still had normal liver panels which were not elevated, however the fatigue crept up abruptly.    
You are in the best insurance scene ever for treatment.  My husband is a Vet and uses the VA for all his medical needs.    Take advantage of it, you've earned it !    Dont wait any longer now is the best time to be treated, and get the issue done and over with.   I am not medical professional, just another person with HCV.      Good luck with your new Women in your life.   Give her the gift of a healthy YOU !    And for yourself as well.     Blessings !  Carrie

[hrsepwrguy]

Sounds like you have a good plan in place already. It's a really personal decision and hard to give advice on something of this nature. I wish you all the best however you choose to handle it.