I Have To Get Blood Work Done, Im Scared
 

I went to the docs today and have to get blood work done. I have To get tested for Hep A B C and HIV along with annual blood work Im really scared because I started shooting up 6 months ago. Ive never shared a needle but I have used the same water, spoon, and cotton as people who have Hep C. Im not sure if you can contract it this way but im scared. If you have any words of encouragement I could really use them right now Thanks For Everything:dunno

I feel for you, I remember once getting tested for HIV after dating someone I hadn't known was a IV drug user. The waiting is the hardest part. I don't know too much about the transmission of Hep C but I know that blood to blood is the most common contact. Good luck to you and try not to drive yourself crazy worrying about it. The good news is that you will probably be fine and then you will never have to worry about it again if it comes out clean, if you really want to quit. Keep posting, there are a lot of good people who are here for support.. it's helped me tremendously.

CMB, I really don't have any experience here, but all I can say is that I think it is better to go to the doctor and get tested for anything that may be possible so it can be treated. God willing, everything comes back fine and you will use this as motivation to never use. We are all here for you if you need to talk. Welcome to SR.

Thanks for replying so soon guys, Im not really worried so much about the HIV as I am th HEP A,B, and C. I know that it can be transmitted through blood among other things and even though I never used a dirty needle I have used water, spoon, and cotton after someone who repeatedly used the same needle which means it was contaminated. I never really thought about it until now and now Im scared.

I don't know if this is encouraging or not. It's the first thing that came to my mind....I will pray for you. Hep C is spread by blood to blood contact so if that hasn't happened then you have a reason to think positively. Additionally, many people who have it can be treated with anti-viral meds. That's another reason to think positively.

The best news I can tell you is that you have a choice to either keep using or to stop. Seems to me that stopping is your only real choice when you look at what is facing you now. Your bloodwork may turn up negative, what will you do if it does?

Peace,
Ken

Good luck cmb. I hope things turn out fine for you. The good news is that the chances of HIV infection are miniscule. I cannot find much on Hep but my good thoughts are with you. Hopefully this will be your wake up call to stop using.

Hi,

I'm sure this is scary for you, but I will send lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way.

Let us know how it turns out.

good luck :ghug3

I don't have much experience with this stuff, but I think Ken raised a good point.. if all is well, will you still want to stay clean?

thanks 4 all ur help and prayers but there is a big epedemic in bay city with hep c but i will try and stay positive and use this as a reason to try and stay clean

Hi CMB... :c009:


I understand and empathize with your fear! I just had a bunch of blood work done myself, and was relieved to KNOW the outcome... as it was fine with just some minor stuff. But "waiting" for the results... I didn't know what to expect,... except the worst - naturally!

It will be good to know "what is" so you'll know how to treat it, if that be the case.

In the meantime, 'lots of prayers from me for you, CMB! I pray all will be "okay"! Just for today.... Don't Drink, K???! :)

:praying

....and Don't Use!!!! :)

:ghug3