Have you ever been in contact with someone who has Hepatitis C?

analogwolf44 said:It seems like there hasn't been much engagement on this poll lately, so I thought I’d bump the thread to see if we can get more people involved.
thanks 🙂

Thanks, analogwolf44, for bumping this up.

Douglas Fowler said:HCV isn't even a big deal to fix. Forget allopathetic medicine—there are plenty of other ways to handle it...

Wait, I had no clue HC was such a breeze to cure. It’s always been a massive headache for me. Look, HC isn't impossible to beat, but it sure as hell isn't easy. Where on earth are you getting the idea that it's an easy fix?

stormyheron4 said:I didn't realize HC was easy to treat—until now, it’s always been a major struggle. Sure, HC isn't incurable, but it definitely doesn't give in easily. Where did you get the idea that it's an easy fix?

I actually dealt with Crohn's myself. And honestly, that's something you don't just "cure"... As far as I can tell, according to allopathic medicine, I'm permanently sick, at least until they decide I'm healthy again and sell me something else.

The issue with allopathy is its inability to actually kill viruses—you have vaccines, sure, but they just prime your immune system to handle them, and then there are those other side effects, likely due to the delivery base itself.

Now, chlorine dioxide (which is what sodium chlorite generates) has actually been used in medicine for quite some time—though mostly for disinfecting floors and walls rather than people—and it's standard in water purification systems too.

To make a long story short, I've posted about my own experience here, and also over at

www.miraclemineral.org

where you can find more info on MMS, which is really just the method for taking sodium chlorite. It wipes out pathogens—viruses, fungi, bacteria, parasites... at that point, the specific name doesn't matter much, just that once you finish the treatment, the problem is gone. 🙂

And I shouldn't even mention that HCV and HIV are actually quite easy to clear.

For instance, back when I was looking into HIV, there was this doctor in Africa who worked with people who had been discharged because they were essentially left to die from AIDS. It's a crucial distinction to make regarding results—people were released at a stage where doctors knew they’d be bedridden soon, essentially letting someone else deal with the aftermath instead of treating them.

In one instance, 370 people agreed to take MMS (I follow a specific protocol for sodium chlorite, which is detailed on the site). Within three days, 60% of them were either back at work or feeling healthy—not everyone in Africa has a job, obviously, but they were fit enough to work. Another 40% needed up to a month—some were probably already recovering, just slower than the three-day mark. Two died. That's the complication... those individuals simply didn't have enough time left, or their bodies were just too weak to recover. If they had run controlled tests on 370 people diagnosed with HIV, I doubt you'd see those two deaths.

From what I understand, HCV is just a standard virus, nothing special. Doctors don't even "cure" the flu—we just fight it off ourselves—so it's no surprise they lump all viruses into one category of "problematic diseases."

If you don't believe me... well, there's nothing more I can say. I tried it, and I'm satisfied. I went from 128 lbs to 165 lbs.

Douglas Fowler said:And I don't even have to say that. HCV and HIV are both easy to cure. Period.

To be honest, I’m not totally sold on the idea that this chlorine solution is some kind of magic cure-all for every disease out there. That said, from what I’ve gathered, this isn't just some fringe alternative therapy; it seems like there’s actual science behind it. Since I don't fully grasp the mechanics of how it works yet, I can't just dismiss it outright. As for that guy claiming he’s cured almost every patient living with HIV? Look, he can talk all he wants, but until there's hard evidence to back those claims up, I'm staying skeptical.

I have this close friend who is living with HIV, and honestly, there isn't a single treatment out there she hasn't tried or at least heard about—except for this one. She hasn't mentioned anything about this specific option to me yet. Right now, her health is reaching a critical point, so she needs absolutely anything that might help. I’m definitely going to bring this up to her. According to the info in that link, people start seeing improvements within just a few days. We should be able to see pretty quickly how much of an impact this has on her condition once she actually starts using it.

Hey, if you could just let me know where you picked that up, how much it set you back, and how exactly it works, that would be awesome. Feel free to just shoot me a DM if that's easier!

stormyheron4 said:I have a close friend who is HIV positive—she’s tried or at least heard about almost every treatment out there, but she hasn't mentioned this one to me yet. She's getting to a critical point with her health, so anything that might help is welcome... I think I'll tell her about this. The article from that link mentions improvements showing up within just a few days, so we should see how it affects her condition pretty soon once she starts using it.

If you could let me know where you bought it, what the price is, and how to use it—you can even just send me a PM

Look, the thing definitely works—for instance, a municipal water utility like American Water uses chlorine dioxide to purify their supply. Sodium chlorite is essentially the generator for that chlorine dioxide. It absolutely destroys pathogens. According to the author on that website, it's the strongest option available. Based on some info from a friend of mine—who actually designs and builds water purification systems—ozone is technically the most powerful, with chlorine dioxide coming in a close second. But honestly, it doesn't really matter which one is "the best"... all that matters is that it's strong enough.

And yeah, I made sure to consult with that friend first, since he knows way more about chlorine dioxide and pathogen neutralization than I ever could—he has that firsthand expertise. 🙂 You know, when you stumble onto something online, you shouldn't just take it at face value (at least I don't)... you have to verify it. So, I did my homework before committing, and now I can say I'm genuinely impressed.

As for getting a hold of it, I got mine through my friend, so it didn't cost me anything. If you know someone working with chemicals generally, or perhaps in water treatment systems, they might be able to source it for you. It isn't exactly sitting on a retail shelf, though my friend mentioned some companies would love to sell it to anyone with the cash.

Of course, you can order it from the USA, but if that doesn't work out, just shoot me a PM and I'll give you the details on who supplies it in Washington, D.C. I'm not selling this—I just want to let people know that something exists that actually helps... and it really does. I won't even get into how fast it works.

Personally, I'm interested to see how things progress. I can vouch that it helps with Crohn's, since I dealt with that myself... as for other conditions, it's always good to hear from someone with direct experience.

I don't know... honestly, I doubt it... Hepatitis C is spread through blood, not just casual social contact, though you could technically catch it from shared razors or toothbrushes if you're unlucky enough... hm... I guess not

I’m crazy enough to fall in love when it counts
so the answer is yes

steelcanyon66 said:I’m crazy enough when I fall in love
so the answer is yes.

🙂Me too.

But there is one thing I can't quite wrap my head around—what about the vaccine?

See, my relative's husband has hepatitis; it was caught by chance, and after running some tests, it turns out half his family has it too. It seems like it's been passed down through the generations, though who knows how long, but he’s just a carrier. He isn't actually sick himself, but he can definitely pass it on to her.
And now she has to go in for an injection every six months, all five of them!

analogscout66 said:🙂 as well.

However, I find myself somewhat confused regarding one specific point: what about the vaccine?

To provide some context, a relative's husband was recently diagnosed with hepatitis; apparently, through routine testing, it turns out half of his family is carrying it too. It seems to be a hereditary issue, though I suppose nobody truly knows how far back it goes, but since he acts merely as a carrier, he isn't technically ill himself, yet he certainly poses a risk of infecting her.
And so, she is stuck having to go in for those injections every six months—all five of them, no less.

Hold on, which type of hepatitis are we talking about? Are you quite certain it's Hepatitis C?

steelcanyon66 said:I’m crazy enough when I fall in love
so the answer is yes.

👍 absolutely.

There’s no vaccine for Hepatitis C, and while vaccines exist for Hep A and Hep B, they don't do much good once you've already caught it. Honestly, I don't think Hepatitis is hereditary since it's a viral infection. I saw this firsthand when I was looking after my husband during his treatment; we met a couple who were both undergoing therapy for different genotypes of Hep C. Their child, conceived while they were both positive without even knowing it, tested negative. Luckily, everyone is clear now!

I suppose one has to wonder where exactly all those women who might be open to dating someone living with HCV tend to congregate, because it seems quite obvious that I, unfortunately, don't exactly run in those circles🤷

Hi everyone.

I could use a little bit of advice here.

So, I was handling a knife and ended up making this tiny, superficial scratch on my palm. It wasn’t even much of a cut—just a minuscule amount of blood, maybe two millimeters across? There isn't even a scab yet, just some redness where it happened.
Later on, I found out that the person who actually owns the knife has hepatitis (most likely type B). Now I'm overthinking things because I know hepatitis can be transmitted through blood, like via needles, razor blades, and things like that.
I'm assuming the guy wasn't exactly using the knife to shave or anything, so I'm wondering: what are the actual odds of transmission here? Also, how should I go about testing, and when? I've been reading that the incubation period can range anywhere from 50 to 180 days. Is there anything else I should be doing right now, even though I have a strong feeling I didn't catch anything?

Thanks in advance!

FM

Drew Bennett68 said:I’m guessing that guy wasn't exactly being careful with a razor—so I'm wondering about the actual risk of infection. Also, how should I go about testing, and when? I've been reading that the incubation period can be anywhere from 50 to 180 days... What else can I do, even though I don't think I actually caught anything.

Well, you could handle it with sodium chlorite, hydrogen peroxide, ozone...

But yeah:

www.miraclemineral.org

Or you could just wait and see, then maybe try interferon if things really go south...

I honestly believe someone needs to actually experience being in that situation before they can pass judgment on it. Most people will reflexively say "no way," and plenty of folks are just too closed-minded to even consider it. But what if you fall in love first, and then find out—both of you—that one person is dealing with a chronic illness? Would the other person truly walk away from someone who is sick? It’s a heavy question... though, then again, maybe some things are better left unknown...

Nicole Moore44 said:I suppose someone would need to be in that exact situation before they could truly decide how to act. I imagine many people would instinctively say no, and there are certainly those who simply wouldn't be able to handle it, but what if they fell in love first and then discovered the truth together? Would the other person really walk away from someone who is ill? Hmm... then again, perhaps some things are simply better left unknown...

Yes, I suppose it might be better to remain in the dark regarding certain things, though I don't think I could personally manage that. I tend to avoid putting myself in awkward positions because, eventually, the truth usually comes to light, and then you're left wondering what you've done—which might actually make things much worse. Personally, I am the type of person who feels the need to be honest with those I care about; in fact, I don't even try to hide my feelings. I tell people things when I believe they ought to know, though naturally, I wouldn't dream of disclosing such matters to a complete stranger or someone I've just met.

Sandra Martin72 said:Honestly, this is the first time I’m hearing that transmission risk during sex is actually that low. Clearly, every single doctor who ever taught me medicine has absolutely no clue what they’re talking about.🙄

The chances of passing this thing to a sexual partner or anyone else living in your house are pretty low.
Sexually transmitted infections are a serious issue. Period. It’s possible, but it’s incredibly rare..

If you’re dealing with acute or chronic Hepatitis C, you need to get this straight: you can pass it through sex or just by living in the same house with someone. Look, the risk is relatively low, but it's still there. Using condoms likely cuts down your chances of sexual transmission, pretty much the same way it works for Hepatitis B and HIV. Don't be careless. American experts don't even think it's necessary to use condoms between steady, monogamous partners if one of them is HIV positive.
Hepatitis C is a serious business. It’s a viral infection that attacks the liver, and you can't just ignore it. You might not even feel sick at first, which is exactly how it gets you. It lingers, quietly doing damage until your liver starts failing or you're facing something much worse like cirrhosis or liver cancer. The way it spreads is pretty straightforward—blood-to-blood contact. We're talking shared needles, unsterilized equipment, or even certain medical mishaps. It’s a silent predator because symptoms often don't show up until the damage is already done. The good news? Science actually caught up. We aren't stuck in the dark ages anymore. There are modern antiviral treatments that can actually clear the virus from your system. But you have to catch it. Don't wait until you're yellow in the eyes and feeling like death. Get tested, get treated, and deal with it before it deals with you.

Get ahold of them and tell them to fix it if they've got it wrong. 🙂

Zachary Davis5 said:So, where exactly are all these women hiding—the ones actually willing to date someone living with HCV? Because clearly, I’m just not running in those circles. 🤷

If he's my type otherwise, then fine. 😍
That doesn't mean I'd ever go near anyone with HCV. 😬

Zachary Davis5 said:Yes, there’s an argument to be made that some things are better left unknown. However, I personally find that impossible to follow. I refuse to live in a state of manufactured ignorance just to avoid an awkward confrontation, because the truth always has a way of surfacing eventually. And once it does, what then? You're stuck dealing with the fallout of your own silence, which usually makes the situation even more disastrous. My philosophy is simple: if it concerns someone I actually care about, I tell them. I don't hide things from the people who matter to me; in fact, I don't even try to. I speak up when I believe someone genuinely needs to know. That said, obviously, I'm not going around blabbing trivial nonsense to complete strangers on the street.

I know exactly what you mean. Personally, I would never dream of hiding something this serious. Everyone deserves the agency to decide for themselves whether a certain reality is something they can handle or not. On the flip side, I wouldn't go out of my way to confess something to just anyone. I could give you a hypothetical answer, but that feels hollow; we all like to think we’re rational and virtuous when judging others, but once our own lives and emotions are on the line, our perspective shifts entirely. If you're asking me how I'd feel on the receiving end, I honestly don't think I'd ever want to know. These kinds of situations are incredibly heavy and emotionally draining, where any choice you make—to know or not to know—feels like it could be the wrong one.

Nicole Moore44 said:I suppose I understand your perspective. Personally, I wouldn't dream of hiding something that significant, because I believe everyone deserves the autonomy to decide what is best for their own lives; then again, I might not feel comfortable disclosing it to just anyone either. I could offer a hypothetical response, but that feels somewhat hollow, as we all tend to be quite virtuous when judging others, yet our reasoning shifts once our own circumstances are at stake. If I were being honest, I think I would prefer never to find out myself, given how emotionally taxing and heavy these situations can be, where any choice one makes seems potentially flawed.

It’s true, I suppose, though I look at my own conduct and realize that if I didn't tell the people I care about, I would feel absolutely terrible if they found out later on. Believe me, I have navigated some rather uncomfortable situations in the past without asking anything of anyone, but I simply cannot bring myself to stay silent; I live with this, and I struggle with it. Ultimately, it is a matter of individual choice whether to speak up or not. In my case, I decided that people ought to know, because at the end of the day, I feel I have nothing left to lose—and perhaps more to lose if I remain silent and the truth surfaces later. It is unfortunate that, in this day and age, people seem to lack sufficient knowledge on the matter, though they really ought to be more informed. Most people don't bother to educate themselves because they don't see the relevance, only seeking information when someone in their immediate circle is diagnosed with Duke Energy.

Zachary Davis5 said:The problem is people today just don't get it, and they should. Most folks don't bother staying informed because they think it doesn't affect them. They only start caring once someone close to them comes down with Hepatitis C.

Oh, so you're an expert on every single infectious disease out there? 🙂