Here's an answer I found relating to alcohol. I think the best thing is just to segregate things for more than 4 days.
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Answer:
Survivability of HBC
Different viruses will "survive" (remain infectious) longer in the environment. Hepatitis C virus (HBC) can remain infectious in the environment - including jewelry, on average, between 16 hours and 4 days.
Disinfecting and Inactivating HBC
Rubbing alcohol is not effective against HBC. The best method for disinfecting surfaces and jewelry is to thoroughly clean it with diluted household bleach (1 part bleach to 10 parts water).
-- Edited by Neil_Canuck on Monday 4th of February 2013 12:39:34 AM
Well then it sounds like if I don't wear earrings for the 6 months of treatment and then soak them in alcohol, they should be OK. Some I wouldn't mind throwing away, but the diamond ones and gold ones I would like to keep. And one pair my dad gave me for my high school graduation, I could never throw away even if I couldn't wear them. But it sounds like all should be good. I am a stay at home mom, and do I am not going to an office every day, so I really don't need to wear earrings for the whole duration of treatment.
Hey DJ .. I also use Lysol , it will kill the hepatitis virus, the trick is contact time or soaking let it sit on the object or surface.. you have to be careful as well like using bleach it can discolor items and never us straight up bleach it has to be diluted a 1:10 solution.. I'm not ditchin my ear rings, as you and Jill discused, everything else has been sprayed or tossed..all the best Mj
DJ said
Feb 4, 2013
Neil_Canuck wrote:
Here's an answer I found relating to alcohol. I think the best thing is just to segregate things for more than 4 days.
------------------------------
Answer:
Survivability of HBC
Different viruses will "survive" (remain infectious) longer in the environment. Hepatitis C virus (HBC) can remain infectious in the environment - including jewelry, on average, between 16 hours and 4 days.
Disinfecting and Inactivating HBC
Rubbing alcohol is not effective against HBC. The best method for disinfecting surfaces and jewelry is to thoroughly clean it with diluted household bleach (1 part bleach to 10 parts water).
-- Edited by Neil_Canuck on Monday 4th of February 2013 12:39:34 AM
Well then it sounds like if I don't wear earrings for the 6 months of treatment and then soak them in alcohol, they should be OK. Some I wouldn't mind throwing away, but the diamond ones and gold ones I would like to keep. And one pair my dad gave me for my high school graduation, I could never throw away even if I couldn't wear them. But it sounds like all should be good. I am a stay at home mom, and do I am not going to an office every day, so I really don't need to wear earrings for the whole duration of treatment.
Biggyb said
Feb 4, 2013
M.J. I never thought of that either, thanks.
Bills said
Feb 4, 2013
Mary Jane wrote:
that's a great question? I threw away my old razors? wonder if that should include nail clippers and toothbrushes? MJ -- Edited by Mary Jane on Friday 1st of February 2013 09:53:44 PM
That is a great question Hope The jewelry can be sterilized if it has sentimental value
But MJ you have a real good point. Razors eventually do get tossed but keeping a tooth brush that i may have had before UND sounds risky or anything used that may have drawn blood. I don't think I did change since UND I will definitely do that now. I guess I was more concerned that whatever is used by me is off limits to anyone but me.
That does deserve to be talked about
DJ said
Feb 4, 2013
Cinnamon Girl wrote:
That`s about the same for me, DJ, and mine have completely hardened up too, athough I do remember getting some bleeding at first. Anyway, I`ve only shared my own personal experience and I guess to be on the safe side you could ask your doctor or tx nurse what they advise at your next appointment. Take care, Jill
Thanks, and yes, I understand you are only sharing your own experience. Honestly, with Hep C, it seems like there are a lot of questions that don't have solid answers (like are we cured if we are UND at 6 months after treatment and things like that.....our illness is very confusing at times, so thanks for sharing your own personal experience).
Cinnamon Girl said
Feb 4, 2013
That`s about the same for me, DJ, and mine have completely hardened up too, athough I do remember getting some bleeding at first. Anyway, I`ve only shared my own personal experience and I guess to be on the safe side you could ask your doctor or tx nurse what they advise at your next appointment. Take care, Jill
DJ said
Feb 4, 2013
Cinnamon Girl wrote:
Hi DJ, I must say I haven`t heard of anyone getting rid of their earrings once they`ve finished tx. I certainly didn`t and wasn`t advised to, and I wore them as usual throughout my tx. But I guess it depends whether your ear lobes bleed when you`re putting your earrings in. I had my ears pierced decades ago so they`ve had plenty of time to harden up!
It makes sense to change your toothbrush regularly anyway and especially on tx when we`re more likely to get bleeding gums and mouth sores. ~ Jill
Thanks Jill.
That is good to know. My ears have been pierced for 38 years now, so they are healed up completely. It would be a shame ot have to get rid of them. Maybe a good soak in alcohol will be all that they need. I am not wearing them at all during treatment....mostly because I am not dressing up much and just don't feel like wearing them. But I would like to later. And if you went through treatment, was cured and is still cured and wore your earrings, then I think that shows that it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks again for sharing that information.
Neil_Canuck said
Feb 3, 2013
Here's an answer I found relating to alcohol. I think the best thing is just to segregate things for more than 4 days.
------------------------------
Answer:
Survivability of HBC
Different viruses will "survive" (remain infectious) longer in the environment. Hepatitis C virus (HBC) can remain infectious in the environment - including jewelry, on average, between 16 hours and 4 days.
Disinfecting and Inactivating HBC
Rubbing alcohol is not effective against HBC. The best method for disinfecting surfaces and jewelry is to thoroughly clean it with diluted household bleach (1 part bleach to 10 parts water).
-- Edited by Neil_Canuck on Monday 4th of February 2013 12:39:34 AM
Cinnamon Girl said
Feb 2, 2013
Hi DJ, I must say I haven`t heard of anyone getting rid of their earrings once they`ve finished tx. I certainly didn`t and wasn`t advised to, and I wore them as usual throughout my tx. But I guess it depends whether your ear lobes bleed when you`re putting your earrings in. I had my ears pierced decades ago so they`ve had plenty of time to harden up!
It makes sense to change your toothbrush regularly anyway and especially on tx when we`re more likely to get bleeding gums and mouth sores. ~ Jill
libgirl07 said
Feb 2, 2013
I wouldn't toss em. Put em in rubbing alcohol for awhile. I did hear however you are supposed to get rid of nail clippers n tooth brushes.
Mary Jane said
Feb 1, 2013
that's a great question? I threw away my old razors? wonder if that should include nail clippers and toothbrushes? MJ
-- Edited by Mary Jane on Friday 1st of February 2013 09:53:44 PM
DJ said
Feb 1, 2013
I read on another message board suggesting that you get rid of earrings to avoid reinfection after treatment. Have any of you heard this? Should I get rid of all of my earrings? I have stopped wearing them during treatment.
Hey DJ .. I also use Lysol , it will kill the hepatitis virus, the trick is contact time or soaking let it sit on the object or surface.. you have to be careful as well like using bleach it can discolor items and never us straight up bleach it has to be diluted a 1:10 solution.. I'm not ditchin my ear rings, as you and Jill discused, everything else has been sprayed or tossed..all the best Mj
Well then it sounds like if I don't wear earrings for the 6 months of treatment and then soak them in alcohol, they should be OK. Some I wouldn't mind throwing away, but the diamond ones and gold ones I would like to keep. And one pair my dad gave me for my high school graduation, I could never throw away even if I couldn't wear them. But it sounds like all should be good. I am a stay at home mom, and do I am not going to an office every day, so I really don't need to wear earrings for the whole duration of treatment.
M.J. I never thought of that either, thanks.
That is a great question Hope The jewelry can be sterilized if it has sentimental value
But MJ you have a real good point. Razors eventually do get tossed but keeping a tooth brush that i may have had before UND sounds risky or anything used that may have drawn blood. I don't think I did change since UND I will definitely do that now. I guess I was more concerned that whatever is used by me is off limits to anyone but me.
That does deserve to be talked about
Thanks, and yes, I understand you are only sharing your own experience. Honestly, with Hep C, it seems like there are a lot of questions that don't have solid answers (like are we cured if we are UND at 6 months after treatment and things like that.....our illness is very confusing at times, so thanks for sharing your own personal experience).
That`s about the same for me, DJ, and mine have completely hardened up too, athough I do remember getting some bleeding at first. Anyway, I`ve only shared my own personal experience and I guess to be on the safe side you could ask your doctor or tx nurse what they advise at your next appointment.
Take care, Jill
Thanks Jill.
That is good to know. My ears have been pierced for 38 years now, so they are healed up completely. It would be a shame ot have to get rid of them. Maybe a good soak in alcohol will be all that they need. I am not wearing them at all during treatment....mostly because I am not dressing up much and just don't feel like wearing them. But I would like to later. And if you went through treatment, was cured and is still cured and wore your earrings, then I think that shows that it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks again for sharing that information.
Here's an answer I found relating to alcohol. I think the best thing is just to segregate things for more than 4 days.
------------------------------
Survivability of HBC
Different viruses will "survive" (remain infectious) longer in the environment. Hepatitis C virus (HBC) can remain infectious in the environment - including jewelry, on average, between 16 hours and 4 days.
Disinfecting and Inactivating HBC
Rubbing alcohol is not effective against HBC. The best method for disinfecting surfaces and jewelry is to thoroughly clean it with diluted household bleach (1 part bleach to 10 parts water).
-- Edited by Neil_Canuck on Monday 4th of February 2013 12:39:34 AM
Hi DJ, I must say I haven`t heard of anyone getting rid of their earrings once they`ve finished tx. I certainly didn`t and wasn`t advised to, and I wore them as usual throughout my tx. But I guess it depends whether your ear lobes bleed when you`re putting your earrings in. I had my ears pierced decades ago so they`ve had plenty of time to harden up!
It makes sense to change your toothbrush regularly anyway and especially on tx when we`re more likely to get bleeding gums and mouth sores. ~ Jill
that's a great question? I threw away my old razors? wonder if that should include nail clippers and toothbrushes? MJ
-- Edited by Mary Jane on Friday 1st of February 2013 09:53:44 PM
I read on another message board suggesting that you get rid of earrings to avoid reinfection after treatment. Have any of you heard this? Should I get rid of all of my earrings? I have stopped wearing them during treatment.