Son may have a problem
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Son may have a problem
He called today.
He just learned that both of his user buddies have tested positive for Hep C
He hasn't been around them for a good while, and while I know one of them cleaned up his act before son did, the other may still be out there.
I've always known the chances were good that he may have it. He injected heroin. I just assumed I guess that he checked this before.
He said he'd get tested. I'm not sure why this hit me so hard but I can't seem to stop awfulizing.
I've been trying to get info online as to what risk we family have. I'm sure that there's been some shared razors in the past. I now feel like the freakin' CDC. Of course, MOM needs to protect everyone.
He's given blood before too...if they screen and detect it would they have notified him?
I know...wait and see.
I HATE this miserable disease...it just keeps on throwing punches.
(((Hugs)))
He just learned that both of his user buddies have tested positive for Hep C
He hasn't been around them for a good while, and while I know one of them cleaned up his act before son did, the other may still be out there.
I've always known the chances were good that he may have it. He injected heroin. I just assumed I guess that he checked this before.
He said he'd get tested. I'm not sure why this hit me so hard but I can't seem to stop awfulizing.
I've been trying to get info online as to what risk we family have. I'm sure that there's been some shared razors in the past. I now feel like the freakin' CDC. Of course, MOM needs to protect everyone.
He's given blood before too...if they screen and detect it would they have notified him?
I know...wait and see.
I HATE this miserable disease...it just keeps on throwing punches.
(((Hugs)))
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(((((Cece)))))
Scary, I know...but try to remember that whatever is, well it just is and you can't control it. No use awfulizing now...one step at a time.
Yes, if he gave blood since then and they screened, they would tell him, at least that's how things work here. And even IF he has it, that doesn't mean you all do. Maybe his HP is sending this little reminder because right now he needs to remember such possible consequences in some way. I'm not saying he is thinking of using, nope not at all...Just that maybe there is something going on right now in his life that he needs to remember consequences...Just one take...I tend to try to spin positive anywhere i can...it keeps me sane!
I know all too well that feeling of loosing control. I learned, for me, that I had a false sense of being in control in the first place. It always helps me just to give it over to my HP. When I do...really do not just lip service, I do find more peace.
I'm praying that God gives you comfort Cece, and that everything is fine with your son. Hang in there Cece...you've had a few bumps in the road recently and you deserve some peace and serenity. Many hugs, much love and light.
Scary, I know...but try to remember that whatever is, well it just is and you can't control it. No use awfulizing now...one step at a time.
Yes, if he gave blood since then and they screened, they would tell him, at least that's how things work here. And even IF he has it, that doesn't mean you all do. Maybe his HP is sending this little reminder because right now he needs to remember such possible consequences in some way. I'm not saying he is thinking of using, nope not at all...Just that maybe there is something going on right now in his life that he needs to remember consequences...Just one take...I tend to try to spin positive anywhere i can...it keeps me sane!
I know all too well that feeling of loosing control. I learned, for me, that I had a false sense of being in control in the first place. It always helps me just to give it over to my HP. When I do...really do not just lip service, I do find more peace.
I'm praying that God gives you comfort Cece, and that everything is fine with your son. Hang in there Cece...you've had a few bumps in the road recently and you deserve some peace and serenity. Many hugs, much love and light.
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I remember when my son had to get tested when he went into rehab. Its pretty standard there. They told him he can,t be assured that the Blood Bank would notify him when he last gave.
I remember the awfulizing I did ,thinking ahead to the rest of his life with this. yuck. He tested and knew in a week. It was negative so there was that sigh of relief. But still it showed me that if I'd let it, it would be one more thing for me to carry around if I chose to.
It does suck that after an addict gets it together decisions and actions can haunt them long after. I agree with "Greetteach" always a lesson out there.
Praying\Cathy
I remember the awfulizing I did ,thinking ahead to the rest of his life with this. yuck. He tested and knew in a week. It was negative so there was that sigh of relief. But still it showed me that if I'd let it, it would be one more thing for me to carry around if I chose to.
It does suck that after an addict gets it together decisions and actions can haunt them long after. I agree with "Greetteach" always a lesson out there.
Praying\Cathy
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Cece1960,
Yep, you're awfulizing, (but who wouldn't when it comes to health?)
I agree with greet, I think his H.P. may be trying to get a message through.
Hopefully, this will just scare the living heck out of him, and it'll come back negative.
It's very hard to wait and see.
Hugs to you,
Yep, you're awfulizing, (but who wouldn't when it comes to health?)
I agree with greet, I think his H.P. may be trying to get a message through.
Hopefully, this will just scare the living heck out of him, and it'll come back negative.
It's very hard to wait and see.
Hugs to you,
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When my son came home to live last Aug. I insisted he go for a physical.
For his sake and mine as well. If he had something, my husband and I had to know to protect ourselves. Luckily he did not have AIDS but he did test pos.for Hep B
However, the tests said he is not a carrier. and it is not active at this time.
Of course, he just took the info in stride.
Addiction is the playground for so many other disasters.
It seems health prob and jail is usually the eye-opener.
Wishing the best for your son.
For his sake and mine as well. If he had something, my husband and I had to know to protect ourselves. Luckily he did not have AIDS but he did test pos.for Hep B
However, the tests said he is not a carrier. and it is not active at this time.
Of course, he just took the info in stride.
Addiction is the playground for so many other disasters.
It seems health prob and jail is usually the eye-opener.
Wishing the best for your son.
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My husband can't give blood because the last time he tried they sent him a letter saying that he had antibodies for both B and C. So I do believe that they test all blood because people may be carrying it and not know. Hugs and prayers, Marle
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Cece, sending prayers that either way he keeps getting the medical attention he needs and takes care of his health. There are very good treatments available for Hep C, so even worst case is treatable.
Hugs to you because it's so easy for me to post this but I would be nervous too.
Hugs to you because it's so easy for me to post this but I would be nervous too.
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(((cece)))
Trevor has hepC too....I understand...
It *is* treatable. Chance jsut had treatment. You may want to ask him about it. I know interferon is a tough treatment, but, it's there and it's very effective.
Ya know, it's not easy, being a mom, sometimes...
Please take care of yourself... :praying
Shalom!
Trevor has hepC too....I understand...
It *is* treatable. Chance jsut had treatment. You may want to ask him about it. I know interferon is a tough treatment, but, it's there and it's very effective.
Ya know, it's not easy, being a mom, sometimes...
Please take care of yourself... :praying
Shalom!
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well the good thing is if he did catch it, it can be cured.
My xah had it and he took a newer medication called Pegysus.
He took it for about 10-11 months. He is now free and clear!
Hopefully this will scare him away from these kind of people.
My xah had it and he took a newer medication called Pegysus.
He took it for about 10-11 months. He is now free and clear!
Hopefully this will scare him away from these kind of people.
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(((Cece))) My sponsor told me once -
"Whatever it is, has already occurred. The only difference between today and tomorrow will be a piece of information."
That helped me. It ALREADY "is". He already is in the care of his Higher Power. Right now, even before we know.
As are you and I, friend. Please add my prayers for strength and peace.
((((hugs)))))
"Whatever it is, has already occurred. The only difference between today and tomorrow will be a piece of information."
That helped me. It ALREADY "is". He already is in the care of his Higher Power. Right now, even before we know.
As are you and I, friend. Please add my prayers for strength and peace.
((((hugs)))))
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It's good that he's getting tested even if he was negative when he gave blood. My AD had tested negative for HIV last April and then she was positive for it in October (but negative for the Hep C). I wonder if Hep C also has a period where it can be in the blood but the antibody doesn't show up yet so the test is negative? At any rate, better safe than sorry.
BTW, in my NA area there are many addicts in recovery with Hep C. all are doing well, and two have been cured with the Interferon treatment (a nasty treatment but it worked for them), so even if he does, it is NOT the end of the world - its a chronic illness that can usually be managed and in 1/3 of cases, cured (with interferon).
BTW, in my NA area there are many addicts in recovery with Hep C. all are doing well, and two have been cured with the Interferon treatment (a nasty treatment but it worked for them), so even if he does, it is NOT the end of the world - its a chronic illness that can usually be managed and in 1/3 of cases, cured (with interferon).
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I have a good neighbor, great guy, who just finished the interferon treatment. It wasn't easy for him but the outcome was worth it. Since he finished he is looking so much better than before he started and his whole family now knows they will have their father around for a lot longer.
BigSis has some great advice. I would give her triple thanks if I could!
BigSis has some great advice. I would give her triple thanks if I could!
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