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Hepatitis C and Vasculitis
by jan, Aug 30, 2000 12:00AM
I have hepatitis c, high blood pressure, and vasculitis. I am a nonresponder to Rebetron. However, during treatment with Rebetron I had no symptoms of the vasculitis. The biopsies indicated "vasculitis"...but the doctors have said that it does not look like normal purpura in that the areas are not dry, crusty, and do not have blisters in the center. The areas are usually on my lower legs and feet, red, raised, painful to the touch, and fade away like a bruise. I am presently taking colchicine for the vasculitis but it doesn't help. My doctor is considering Interferon injections for the vasculitis and says it will also help keep the viral load down. Dapsone doesn't seem to be a good medicine for me because of it's effects on the liver. I need to be able to make an informed decision. Is there any other medication used for vasculitis which would be "safe" for someone with my medical conditions? Is it safe to take Interferon for an extended period of time, and has there been clinical trials on this? Can Interferon 1)cause the hepatitis c to become worse, 2) cause cancer? Thank you for your assistance.
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But it sounds like you're doing so very good!
Congrats on the incredible lack of sides and the good turn in fast response that you're taking!
That's prime!
Welcome to the board.
Meki