Can You Die From HCV

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African-American Women With HIV/HCV Less Likely to Die From Liver Disease

University of California San Francisco (UCSF) researchers have found that among women co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV), African Americans were less likely to die of liver disease . Of nearly 800 women enrolled in the Women's... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

African American Women With HIV, HCV Less Likely to Die From Liver Disease

According to results of a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), African American women co-infected with HIV and the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are less likely to die from liver disease than Caucasian or Hispanic... Read more »

International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

Why People With HIV Still Die -- And Why They Don't Have To ...

Introduction What Kills People With HIV Today? Hepatitis Outranks Other Death Threats Can Liver Deaths Be Prevented? Bad Adherence Can Kill Fateful Impact of a Late Diagnosis AIDS Cancers and Non-AIDS Cancers How Big Is the Threat From Heart... Read more »

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Stomache and Back Pain- I FEEL LIKE DYING!

I was just diagnosed as HCV pos., after complaints for the last year about my stomache. I get intense pain that sears through under my ribcage on the right to my back, under the shoulder blades. When these syptoms occur, it is usually once a...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

This symptom that you are describing is most likely unrelated to the HCV.You need to go to your doctor and have a complete evaluation,including chest cage,heart,and esophagus.... Read more »

FOLLW UP PLZZZZZ : dying due to worries , Concerned , Sleepless , OCD, restless ... NEED HELP PLEASE ( U can help me )

Thanks for the answer given for my fears. I have one doubt for the recent answer. Thanks for your answer On For my previous Question -->( dying due to worries , Concerned , Sleepless , OCD, restless ... NEED HELP PLEASE ( U can help me ).)I went...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

If you have significant fear despite reassurances, it may be best to get a simple blood test. However, I would not recommend testing.... Read more »

Dying due to worries : ""MY 5 YEAR OLD Girl""" - NEED YOUR ADVISE

My 5 years old daughter and myself visited my brothers place last weekend, My brother have HCV. During which my daughter had cut her fingers running over a shaving razor, which my brother had kept after using it ( My brother told he used it 15...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I would call your pediatrician to let your doctor know what happened. The chance of transmission is extremely low because of the amount of time that has passed and the small amount of blood in the exposure. But HCV can live for a long time in the... Read more »

REE: dying due to worries , Concerned , Sleepless , OCD, restless ... NEED HELP PLEASE ( U can help me )

( Posting second time , very worried Please)I am from US , Now i am on tour to india . Here i underwent Blood test . I thought they would Follow the safety precautions But they did not . I would say you the scenario please say me the risk factors...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I would not consider this a risk factor for HCV transmission and would not recommend testing.... Read more »

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Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities:

In preface I want you to understand how fortunate I feel to live
in the United States under the care of excellent physicians and
with access to the medications I need. I have spent many hours
wondering and... Read more »

Tired of condemnation of those dying or have died

Posted by Anonymous

It has taken me five years to finally stand up to anyone who
has said or says "I should be quiet, don't cause a scene, etc."

Well, I'm no longer able to be quiet, sorry if it embarrasses my family and friends, my church, my pastor, my religion,... Read more »

Conscious Dying

Posted by Anonymous

Dying consciously can be the most beautiful, profound experience of our lives. When consciousness awakens beyond the veil, we laugh at how silly we were not to remember we are spiritual beings having human experiences and death is nothing to fear... Read more »

Living with HIV not dying from it.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am living with HIV not dying from it. At first people generally think that it is a death sentence when you are Diagnosed with HIV. WEll I thought that was at first too. But just because my immune system isn't working at its maximun doesn't mean... Read more »

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