regressison of cirrhosis 48weeks etv+alinia

[stef2011]

a wonderful update after 48weeks of my treatment with baraclude 0.5mg (entecavir) plus alinia (nitazoxanide) 1.5g daily
i also changed diet with antioxidants known to reduce fibrosis in anima studies:bluberries, melatonin,omega3,green tea

cirrhosis regressed (not reversed), fibroscan 9kpa about f2 to f3 borderline, i started with a baseline value of 15.9 november 2009, 16.3 in march 2010, 13.9 in july 2010.
(cutoff values for F0 4.0kpa, F1 about 6.5, F2 about 7.1, F3 9.1 and F4 12.5)
this confirms baraclude as the most fast antiviral in cirrhosis regression while viread is better on less fibrosis stages

to talk about cirrhosis reversal (which takes years of hbvdna und)
in december we will check deeply by ultrasound to see if nodules have been absorbed or are disapearing and if structure of the liver is slowly getting back to normal, it is also important to reach F0 at 4-5kpa, if all this happens we might talk about cirrhosis reversal and not only fibrosis regression, but anyway this is not important because even if the structure of the liver is not like before cirrhosis the liver can adapt and work perfectly if fibrosis is zero

[cam4930]

Great! Congratulations!

[stef2011]

first thing hbvdna must be und and alt normal by immune system or etv or tnf, after this any healthy life style is needed for hbv carriers and correct diet and antioxidant help improve it:

bluberries, 155-160gr daily.the research said that lower quantities than 152gr had no effect
omega3, about 1g daily
melatonin, 5-10mg
green tea, not every day but i drink it often

it must be also said that researcher said that on etv this result is ususal and he was disapointed i was still at 9kpa, they see even faster and lower decreaes of fibrosis during etv therapy and compensated cirrhosis

[ono8ono]

Glad to hear your good news!

Could you specify how much of each antioxidant do you take?

blueberry:

omega 3:

melatonin:

green tea:

BTW, do you take coconut oil too?

[stef2011]

of course the result is due to a combo of reasons from the capacity of own liver regeneration to the combo of drugs+antioxidants but i do suggest all those with fibrosis to start from a healthy life style which is the first most important rule for us and add daily bluberries, omega3 and melatonin to the diet, we cannot say anything certain about them but they will sure make no harm

[kenya3510]

I am so happy to hear your good news, you work hard in helping others and i am glad you are doing better.

[almaja]

Very good! Happy for you