I had hep C for 15 yrs via a blood transfusion when I was pregnant. Then I received the cure of ribovarin and interferon and was cured. It took a year to kill the disease and 17 years later I am still hep C cured. It was a long year as I gave myself shots and pills and made me very, very tired and slept, except for work. I had an understanding husband. I would return from work and sleep and bedtime I would go to bed. It is worth it. The cures are better and easier now. Please get tested and cure yourself. I was lucky neither of my kids or husband received the disease. Do it. You will be glad you did it.