I thought I had Lyme Disease too and was tested for it twice. both times
negative. The symptoms of hcv are similar to Lyme, unexplained fatigue
and occasional bouts of nausea.  It wasn't til my new primary care
physician wanted to know why my b/p was elevated and tested my LFT's
(liver function tests).  When they came back elevated, he tested me for
hcv.  
Elmo

http://community.webtv.net/elmoemerson/DocElmosHepFile

I am new at this too. I think I am going to like it. I have had hep,c for
some time and have had a hard time. I am happy to say that I am doing
good. I hope you are too. all you can do is take one day at a time and
live one day at a time and hope the next day will be even better!