Living with hep C's long-term side effects

By terrygaines

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I was told I had hep C when I was in my twenty's. Now I'm 61 and in just the past couple of months, my stomach has been swollen up and sharp pain... This is not good. I feel horrible and now I'm getting scared.

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Susan Simon Member
Terrygaines, have you seen a liver specialist to discuss treatment? I hope younwill make an appointment with a gastroenterologist, an infectious disease doctor, or a hepatologist, before you get any sicker. There has been a cure for hep C for the last five or so years. Please see a medical provider. ~ Sue, Community Moderator
1. davoe Member
 I agree with Terrygames,not enough is known about DAAs,I had no problems pre treatment, now 2 yrs later cured but now stomach bloated numb feet hands breathing problems infections continual,only response I get is, oh IV never heard of that ,,"must be from having had hcv ,sorry but I know my body ,and I don't agree with so called experts.thankyouu.
Kimberly Nash Member
Thank you for reaching out Terry. Hepatitis C can be a very scary diagnosis and health issue. I recommend you seeking out a good liver doctor and getting information on the new treatments available now for patients fighting hep c. They are so much easier than the old harsh ones. It is there that you need to share your pain your are having. But know that this is the time to get treated and cured. Please keep us posted "Not without a FIGHT!~HCV~ (c) Kimberly Morgan Bossley - Moderator
kat52 Member
Hi - the other day I was logged in and writing a comment. But my phone died and I never returned. I received an email wondering if it was me. Yes, it was.
davoe Member
I agree with last Poste from Terrygames, as IV stated before since I did Epclusa ,it did get rid of hcv ,I have had never ending problems ,lungs, heart, abdominal pain bloating numb feet stomach,ECT, I am not the only one,as anybody who looks up Poste hepc treatment problems would see,I think it's great it is fixing many people,but not enough is being said about negative effects ,i know of at least 5 people who ,s days are now extremely sad , maybe older people don't do so well,thanks ,I'm in 60s
cherrie Member
Hi I can relate to your side effects I am 71 and I have had post interferon side effects since 2007. Fatigue. Headaches. Muscle & joint pain daily. I have recently been diagnosed with muscle neuropathy! Does anyone else have this side effect.?? I walk daily - & see a osteopath -& acupuncture but they just help s bit.