Although we call the virus Hepatitis C it is known to infect many other organs including the brain.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4840160/

My first bit of advice would be to tell your doctor exactly what you are feeling so they can arrange any tests they think you should have.

My second bit of advice would be to treat the Hepatitis C. There is no useful purpose served by delaying treatment because

1. the drug pipeline has finished so there is nothing better in development meaning
2. you will be treated with drugs that are currently available and
3. it is quite likely that some, perhaps all, or your current medical issues will disappear with treatment.

Brain fog is one of, if not the most common extrahepatic manifestation of Hep C

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4735500/

If you like Google search for “cognitive impairment hepatitis c ncbi”

Brain fog is very real and the changes show up on MRI scans

https://nn.neurology.org/content/2/1/e59

Hi Caravan1990,

It’s good to hear that you are on the pathway to seeking treatment. Keep pushing forward with the aim of getting the medication and curing yourself of Hep C.

Brain fog is very common for those of us that had/have Hep C. You will see from my profile that I had the virus for a long time and have been cured for a few years now, through Dr James and this site.

Caravan 1990 we know exactly how you are feeling. I have experienced all that you have with the brain fog. In the few years before I finally found the treatment through fixHepc my ability to focus decreased along with my confidence in my own abilities and intellect. I had quite a high level and demanding job and found that everything, especially decision making, was starting to take longer. The fog became heavier with fatigue and what I now recognise as some depression. I hid it all pretty well but it was certainly there and it was very frustrating and confusing.

I can guarantee that when you cure yourself of Hep C the fog will gradually start to lift and your clarity of thought will return. You can start to feel benefits as the medication kicks in but for me the improvements were gradual but continual until I finally felt like my “old self”. Or rather a “new old self” with a greater appreciation for my good fortune and my health.

We’re with you on this so let us know how you are travelling. Looking forward to reading that you are starting your treatment.

Coral