To: lili - I would ike to repy to the message I recieved at 10:51 pm -not sure how to
where would i direct my message--- Rocco

I am wondering how bad the treatment really is...My Dr. has said that I can not start my treatment until I am cleared by a Psychiatrist...Is the depression really that bad? I also have Hep C Genotype 1 and have Stage 5 Cirrhosis. I am scared of the treatment but planning to start sometime soon.

Hi – motherofthree
We are in about the same position. Since I’m on an anti depressant, my liver doctor
wants either my regular doctor or my therapist to say that my depression is under
control. I’ve talked to a couple of people who are taking the treatment and neither
of them mentioned any thing about feeling depressed. But my liver doctor says that
people that are depressed can get more depressed.
I was also told that I had to be smoke-free for six months.
I’m scared of the treatment too some people get sick while on treatment. But the two people now having treatment say it’s not too bad
Stay in touch; and best wishes. Rocco

Lets become friends--mother of three

i had to go to mental health but my depression wasnt that bad i finished my 48 week shots on tuesday only had minor side effects that i know about

What kind of doctor is a liver doc. I go to a infectious disease doctor but don' t really like him. He says I'm at stage 4 cirrhosis. I'm starting to have some pain and bloating. What about the meds for hep B he says I have to do that has anyone else? Is everyone on here being treated at Mayo?