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00:33 Apr 25 2008
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Around the summer of 2001 I was diagnosed with a disease called Hepatitis C. The term Hepatitis roughly translates into "of the liver" and is used in conjunction with other nomenclature o describe a variety of viruses that affect the liver. I knew absolutely nothing about the illness at the time. Information was initially hard to come by. The #1 symptom of the condition is what is called chronic fatigue. Because your liver is not working properly you are in a constant state of low energy that eventually is continuous. Because I am an honorably discharged Navy veteran, I am allowed treatment through the local Veterans Administration here in Orlando. This began around June of 2007 and will be complete in about 10 days or so. It consists of 48 weeks of a combination of oral capsules contain a medication that break down the Hep C virus and weekly injections of Interferon that destroy it inside the liver. There is a range of side effects and it is very difficult. I am truly great full to have been given this chance and really appreciate having so many wonderful people to share with. I could not have done this without you all.Lol
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MizzVampiria
21:26 May 13 2008
I know a little about this,a friend of mine was diagnosed with the same, you are in my thoughts
Oceanne
17:29 Jun 23 2008
Hang in there Glenn,it wont be long now.
Giant hugs~~
Starrbright
02:36 Jun 30 2008
Dear you are in my prayers .I have lost a loved one to this
disease he too was a veteran.May everything go well .hugs
xcrimsonlustx
01:37 Aug 12 2008
OMG! *hugs*
I soo hear ya mate.
Hep A attacked my liver in 1999. It made me feel totally putrifyed and toxic.
chronic fatigue??? That sounds soooo familiar.
Keep strong mate.
xclx
LivNdedGirl
06:20 Sep 04 2009
hugs be strong and know i will stand by you thru what ever you may go thru from now on iam here i wish i could have helped you thru the bad parts of treatment cause i know from watching another friend with your diagnoses its no fun he is always sickly sooo happy your almost done
vates
18:44 Sep 23 2010
Get well soon