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i am 46 and in 2000 was diagnosed with chronic hep c went to a doctor about it 3 years ago and i had pot {thc}in my blood...that was in kentucky and that means i dont get the medicial harvoni .or medical marihauna {pot}.i was told 3 yrs. ago i better hurry up and quiet smoking pot and start on harvoni .my life has been going through so many things i havent been back to a doctor and i am starting to hurt daily and i can feel it when i cough ,and sometimes it feeling like something crawling inside.im scared and i havent stoped smoking pot yet .i get ssi for my nerves, i guess,? i have medicad or medicare what ever ssi patitents draw.scared but want to live
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Harvoni and some similar newer drugs have the potential to prolong your life by actually curing Hepatitis C. It would be best for you to find a way to stop the marijuana. Reach out to a substance abuse counselor if needed. You will be really glad if you can stop the marijuana and get rid of the Hepatitis C.
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How Can Chronic Hepatitis C Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Harvoni and some similar newer drugs have the potential to prolong your life by actually curing Hepatitis C. It would be best for you to find a way to stop the marijuana. Reach out to a substance abuse counselor if needed. You will be really glad if you can stop the marijuana and get rid of the Hepatitis C. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.