I was recently diagnosed with chronic hepatitis c in March 2009.I have been sick alot and am having difficulty?

finding a doctor and don't know how to deal with alot of the discomfort I have been dealing with.I get nauseated alot and pretty much feel sleepy constantly.I would really like to return to work but my partner says I should wait.Anyone have any kind of suggestions? I would really appreciate it.

I had that nauseated feeling a lot too, especially after I ate...sometimes I couldn't finish my meal.

Get an appointment with a gastroenterologist and see what kind of treatment options you have available - it's really dependent on whether or not you have decent insurnace really.

Why is your partner telling you to wait? If your insurance will cover the medication most of the time it can fix the problem. It worked for me in 2003.

You are welcome to contact me through my profile if you have more questions.

Put work on hold....the less stress on the body the better in those with HCV infection. It might make all the difference in treatment outcomes too.

We are well aware of what added stress can do to our bodies when we are infected with HCV infection.

See your gastrointerologist....treatment shouldn't wait if you can begin because some diseases that hcv can cause (called bi-directional or secondary diseases) are not reversable.

By treating hcv while in it's early stages (low viral load, lower alt and ast levels) the better the treatment outcome...regardless of genotype.

Your partner rocks...giving you some good advice...and if you dont have to work, don't work! Take it easy okay???? SEE YOUR DOC! :O)

I would go see a doctor and maybe try to get on some medication or something to help you feel better. I'm sorry, I hope you feel better.

ya need a gastro doc asap....there are new drugs that help....go see