I have had no treatment yet for my hepatitis C virus but have been getting my blood taken for the viral load and the last one was ok. I have had hepatitis C since 1999 with no Jaundice yet, but I have the other symptoms.

I am a nurse and found out in 2001 I had HCV. I tried to donate blood that is how I found out. Now I am 56 yrs of age. I recently got insurance. I didn't tell anyone that I had HCV on insurance fearing of denial or rates I couldn't afford. As I've gotten better educated, I know I need the medication. I figure I've had the virus 20 years or so. There are days I don't think I can go on but I still have a child 15 yr old to love and live for. There are days I just want to give up and not be here. I am female, single. I don't see way out of this horrible mess.

I'm 59 years old. I found out at 50 that I have hepatitis C. I get my enzymes checked every year and except for a little fatigue every now and again, so far so good.

I found out I had HCV when I had regular pre-surgery testing for a bladder tuck. My liver enzymes were slightly elevated. I don't know how long I had it due to the fact I was a lab technician for over 20 years and had few exposures. Regular treatment does not work and my symptoms are acute and debilitating.

I am a veteran and I am being treated for hep C in Oregon. I have had a biopsy, and up until now, I've been offered interferons. From what I understand, it's effective but produces flu-like symptoms for something like 6 months. Also, I have heard of a newer drug that might not be so disabling, and I would really like to know more. I'm not far from the fourth stage of hep C and all of my enzymes are in good shape.

I was given what I thought was my death sentence when I was 17 years old. I went to the doctor my PCP referred me to and she stated it was acute. They told me I would probably not feel the disease until much later in life around 50s if I ate no preservatives, drank no booze, no caffeine, and ate all organic and natural foods. They begged me not to go on the then brand new treatment as it would make me feel more sick than needed. I held strong and demanded to do this while I was young and more able. I did the shots and took the meds for a while. The day of and after my injection I felt like I had the FLU and just all together horrible. I started to lose my hair. Phenergan was a must and the work I did at the time (server/catering/bar tending) was too hard and employers didn't care nor understand. I decided to go off the treatment as I had to work and loved my beautiful blond hair :) that was 7 years ago and my liver count is perfect. I have no symptoms and now eat and drink as I please. This treatment does work. It will make you sick, but you will be healthy in the long run. Don't let Hep beat you......we all can Kung Fu Fight It!

My hepatitis C treatment was for 48 weeks. That was 3 years ago. It was effective. However, I've since had leukopenia.