Hep C

Posted By Shelley Ryan on March 14, 1998 at 11:25:20:









I was diagnosed one year ago with Hep C.  My liver biopsy showed no
damage and mild inflammation. My Alt's are statying in the high 80's.  My
GGT's are 435.  I also had an ERCP to make sure there was no blockage.
My symptoms are extreme fatigue and frequent migraines.  My doctor
feels that since my condition seems to mild that I should not start INF at
this time.  However I am hearing conflicting stories from other Hep C patients  where their doctors are saying to hit the Hep early and hard for
the best results.  I really need to know which approach is the best.  My
doctor told me the INF could cause more damage than good at this point.
One more question....these headaches are getting so frequent. I know the
medicince I take for them are not good for my liver.  I take fiorocet, and
sometimes firorocet with codeine when they get really bad.  I have also
started using Imetrex which works some of the time....right now I am into
day 3 of a really bad headache.  It has been suggested that the headaches are a result of toxins building up....that my liver is not filtering
properly.  Could this be the case?
Thank You so much for your help.
Shelley Ryan