I was diagnosed with Hep C approx 11 years ago. Did the Interferon/Rib treatment. Unfortunately, I didn't only relapse with Hep C, but I went back to drinking. For another 6 years, i drank pretty heavy. A case of beer, few shots on the weekends.
In March of 2012, I suffered esophageal varices. Was very very lethargic for a whole weekend and my stools were horrendous, black and like thick tar.
I went to a local hospital, in which they claim it was from the varices bursting and I'm now on Pantaprozole, Nadolol, Januvia (While in there, they diagnosed me with diabetes).
My hepatologist, Dr. Rothstein in Philadelphia, wants to put me on 24 week treatments. I forget the name. Right now my platelet count is 63. I go for another endoscopy tomorrow, to check the varices.
I also was diagnosed with cirrhosis back in March of 12'. I have been sober since then. No alcohol intake what so ever. I feel though, as if they're not giving me enough information. Like: What stage my Hep C is in, or what stage the cirrhosis is in. Can someone please give me some advice, on what questions to ask my hepatologist. Everytime i go, they do a routine physical, and charge me $40 and give me no information. Thanks very much!!!