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Husband just diagnosed. Can he continue pain medications?

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I'm new here, my husband was just diagnosed with Hep C and B. First, do I need to be tested? and he is on pain medications for his back and neuropathy. Can he still continue pain medications? What is safe?

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Catfishjumpin

Yes you should be tested for both, right away. It would be hard to contract hep c from him but not hard picking up hep b. Can you call your physician right away and ask how soon till they test you?

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Swalters81

Get tested asap. If u are clear get a hep b vaccine. As for his pain meds my partner is on buprenorphine (painkiller) and sertraline (antidepressant) and hes continuing with those meds when he starts his treatment next wednesday x