This issue and the attached article may need some 'placing in context', at least in my point of view.
I can relate to many feelings of fogginess and depression.
I was treated for many years for depression after a bad time with my previous field of work (child protection) many years ago in the mid late 1990's. I happened to work in an area that is challenging and people being off on 'stress leave' was common. HCV or work - who is to know?
But since being infected, I have completed a second undergraduate degree, a Post Grad Certificate and Diploma, and in 2015 my Masters. I admit I found the later years hard going, but was it hard material, working at the time and eventually being crook with a HCC, age or simply HCV??
I remember HCV featuring in renewing my Pilot Licence medical years back (as well as the depression) and fair enough; there were a few incidents in the USA of people flying into buildings (well before 9/11). I guess I get a bit cautious with Hep C and the risk people may make assumptions about me, but well and good if these assumptions don't affect me in anyway.
I think the main symptom of Hep C, in spite of claims it is the "unseen killer", is the obvious fatigue we feel. For me, I am more sure then ever this is the case now I am being treated. Again, thanks for those with the foresight and actions to get us treated.
Yours
J.
GT3a 1990 Failed Inter 1998, comb in 2000. HCC 2012
Started 24/52 Sof/Dac 27th October 2015.
1. Bloods 2 October 2015: AST - 165 (20-40), ALT - 265 (5-40), GGT 189 (5-50)
2, Bloods 20 November 2015: ALT etc normal; VL 19
3. Bloods 8 January 2016: AST - 40, ALT - 59, GGT 48 VL RNA UND
4. EOT 12 April 2016 - blood tests: all is well, CT scan: okay
5. AFP 11 June 2016: 4 ref< 11
6. VL July 2016: DET
7. Oct16 start treat - June17 UND
8. Jun 18, lfts okay, platelets a bit low.