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Start Early
While
You Are in Your Best Shape. If you have hepatitis C, you need
to
discuss treatment options with your doctor. Therapy can be physically,
mentally, and even emotionally challenging. Starting treatment while still
in
the best physical condition, with a strong mindset, and with dependable
support
and information resources will help you cope with the challenges
involved.
Lower Your
Risk
of Transmission. The sooner you start treatment, the sooner
the
chances for reducing the amount of virus in your blood, which will help
to
lower the risk of transmission to others. If you have been diagnosed
with
hepatitis C, tell other friends and family members who may be infected so
they
too can be tested.
Adopt a
Healthy
Lifestyle. Even if you are not a candidate for drug
therapy,
adopting a healthier lifestyle may help to strengthen your immune system
and
improve your overall health and well-being. Also ask your doctor about
receiving vaccines for hepatitis A and B to help protect you from these
other
damaging viruses.
Remember, discuss treatment options with your doctor as soon
as
possible even if you have no symptoms. Many times symptoms do not appear
until
considerable liver damage has occurred.
You may want to watch our video "Next Steps if You're Hepatitis C
Positive".
You can turn to The Be In Charge® Program for a vast
amount of additional information and support as you manage your hepatitis
C
treatment. Sign up now for this
tremendous support tool.
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