Hi. I've recently been diagnosed with HCV and have had a difficult time finding answers to some of my questions and concerns. I am in fight-training and am concerned that it may be possible to spread my virus while working out. My Dr. and specialist have both ok'ed the continued training as long as I am careful about bleeding, but I just want to be sure. So if there is anyone out there who may have more answers and wouldn't mind giving me a quick reply, I'd appreciate it.
Defeat, hello and welcome to the forum. We are a very caring and supportive group. We have a lot of information on Hepatitis in the Hepatitis Rescources Center on this forum. Hepatitis C is spread blood to blood. Hope that helps.
Teresa
Hi, Defeated. I was diagnosed with hep C in '93. It is a blood borne disease; not spread by sweating. Do you know if your HCV is chronic active? If so, you should be getting treatment for it. I only had brief treatment at the beginning of diagnosis, and didn't follow up with the newer combo treatment, due to osteonecrosis requiring bilateral hip replacement and a revision. Now I have liver cancer, directly attributed to hep C. Untreated hep C also causes cirrhosis, for which there is no cure.
Connie
Connie
Hi Deafeated, Your not really defeated you know. We are here for you. Welcome to HW forum, glad you found us. You will find a lot of caring, supportive people here & lots of info. Feel free to go thru the other threads here too & join in the conversations.My thoughts & prayers are with you. later...