I Got HCV, and I Need Some Help!

A few weeks ago, I was hit with a piece of news I wasn’t expecting at all – I’ve got Hepatitis C. The crazy part? I’m just 34. I’ve been living a pretty straight-up life, no fooling around, no wild adventures, nothing. I’ve been married for 3 years, I love my husband, and we’ve always been monogamous. So when the doctor told me I had HCV, my first reaction was, “How the hell did this happen?” It’s nuts because I didn’t even know how or when I could’ve been exposed until I pieced it together. 

During a full-body scan, the docs found something odd – a tiny needle stuck in my foot. Still there. I don’t even remember stepping on it, but there it was. Never in a million years would I have thought a tiny needle would be a reason. Wild, right?

It took me a minute to connect the dots. A few years ago, I had a roommate who was going through a rough patch after a nasty breakup. He got into some dark stuff – needles, random hookups, the whole 9 yards. I tried to be there for him, but he spiralled out of control, and it got messy. One night, I found him passed out after one of his binges, so I carried him to bed. Little did I know, a used needle had fallen onto the floor, and it pricked my foot while I was helping him. Never thought much of it at the time. I thought he was having a meltdown. When things got out of control, I moved out. But fast forward 7 years, and here I am, sitting with a Hep C diagnosis. I was so fking clueless as to how I even got it. No risky behaviour, no cheating, nothing. That one careless moment cost me my whole fkig life and marriage.

Anyway, now I’m on Myhep 400 mg, which is basically sofosbuvir 400 mg medication, and it’s meant to treat this thing. I’ve only just started, so I’m keen to know what to expect. I’ve heard it works well, but I’ve also read that there could be some side effects. I’m already confused & also feeling a bit worn out, but I don’t know if that’s just the meds or the stress from finding out about this whole thing.

Would love to hear if anyone else has been on Myhep sofosbuvir 400 mg and how it went. Anyone here who’s been through it? What should I be on the lookout for? Was it manageable? I would appreciate any insights. Thanks.