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Author Topic: HIV/Hep C from Cocaine  (Read 9911 times)

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Offline Jena

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HIV/Hep C from Cocaine
« on: April 27, 2014, 11:19:55 am »
I recently got really drunk snorted cocaine for my first time. I am not a drug user and never plan on doing it again. I snorted it with some of my Gay male friends. We did not use straws or bills, but instead we used one of the guys car key. I am very concerned that i may have been infected with HIV/Hep C. It has only been two weeks and I don't have enough money for a RNA test. Any advice, and do you think I should be concerned?

Offline lporterrn

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Re: HIV/Hep C from Cocaine
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2014, 05:34:02 pm »
Although the risk is small, I suggest you contact agencies in your area and ask who does free or low-cost testing. Wait for at least 8 - 12 weeks before doing an antibody test - if it is negative, repeat in a couple of months to be sure.
Lucinda Porter, RN
1988 Contracted HCV
1997 Interferon nonresponder
2003 PEG + ribavirin responder-relapser
2013 Cured (Harvoni + ribavirin clinical trial)
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/lucindakporter

 


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